silverbullet132
Well-known member
My cut off is 30 years. After that, unless it is a VERY popular bike, they usually become a parts nightmare.
Example: My previous V45 Sabre
Example: My previous V45 Sabre
how old is too old?
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Triptronix
Active member
I have always wanted a JDM import bike (late 80s to mid 90s) like the ones NUAK international is selling. The great information provided in this thread gets me thinking maybe I should look into investing into one, maybe one of the MC 22s or VFR/RVFs. Ebay seems to have a lot of parts still available for these types of bikes and I dont mind wrenching on it as long as I can use it as a daily commuter
blackaneseman
Member
I bought this a month ago. Changed the fluids, adjusted the shifter linkage and put it on the road. Needed a rear tire and clutch lever.
1984 - older then me
So far this bike is treating me good. I already spent time wrenching on it.
I say + 1 for older bikes. Age aint nothing but a number.
1984 - older then me
So far this bike is treating me good. I already spent time wrenching on it.
I say + 1 for older bikes. Age aint nothing but a number.
Ride_Safe
Well-known member
As it has been said quite a few times... it really depends on how mechanically inclined you are. If you know ****all about fixing motorcycles, then you might want to go buy new enough that it still has a warranty. 
But if you find pleasure in working on bikes, then the older the better.
Chances are, if you even need to ask that question, then you probably shouldn't touch a bike that isn't brand new.
But if you find pleasure in working on bikes, then the older the better. Chances are, if you even need to ask that question, then you probably shouldn't touch a bike that isn't brand new.
[FONT=arial, sans-serif]Half of your age plus seven...LOL[/FONT]
