Thanks- I was about to start a new thread, but seeing that @Joe Bass received a lot of great suggestions some time back in this thread (Although I am no Joe Bass in terms of popularity I thought I would give it a shot here in this thread.
No chain because I just want to keep the maintenance aspect low (From what I know, shaft or belt drive needs minimal maintenance)/
If you want rock solid dependability and cheap, look at Honda Shadows. Most Aeros have shaft drive, ABS, FI, bags, shield, boards and there are tons of aftermarket accessories available. You can find them all day long in with less then 20K for $3500.
If you want rock solid dependability and cheap, look at Honda Shadows. Most Aeros have shaft drive, ABS, FI, bags, shield, boards and there are tons of aftermarket accessories available. You can find them all day long in with less then 20K for $3500.
Thanks for your reply. If I am not mistaken, only Honda Shadow Aeros after 2011 started having shaft drive, Fuel injection, and optional ABS. And in my 3 months of scouring kijiji/FB marketplace- I have seen only 3 come up for sale, and all of them were priced above $4500. (There is currently one listed for $4500 in Hamilton).
The Honda Shadow Aeros listed for below $3500 are usually the ones before 2011 year (No Fuel Injection, ABS etc). I would jump and buy one if I can find a 2011 model for $3500 with less than 20K kms.
Thanks for your reply. If I am not mistaken, only Honda Shadow Aeros after 2011 started having shaft drive, Fuel injection, and optional ABS. And in my 3 months of scouring kijiji/FB marketplace- I have seen only 3 come up for sale, and all of them were priced above $4500. (There is currently one listed for $4500 in Hamilton).
The Honda Shadow Aeros listed for below $3500 are usually the ones before 2011 year (No Fuel Injection, ABS etc). I would jump and buy one if I can find a 2011 model for $3500 with less than 20K kms.
I love my Shadow (although much older bike) but keep in mind they are gutless pigs, if that's important to you.
I'm off on short term this coming week, can't drive and almost caught up on all my tv shows....looks like now I found something to keep me occupied. The "Wolfpack Bike Search" is on!
I love my Shadow (although much older bike) but keep in mind they are gutless pigs, if that's important to you.
I'm off on short term this coming week, can't drive and almost caught up on all my tv shows....looks like now I found something to keep me occupied. The "Wolfpack Bike Search" is on!
Yeah- some people who have owned Honda Shadow in the past told me the same (gutless). However, that by itself is not a problem for me. I am not looking for a spirited ride, just a reliable cruiser that can do the occasional touring. (ideally being able to cruise at freeway speeds).
I found a few motorcycles (Suzuki c50 and Vulcan 900) that come safety certified at the $3500-$4000 price point.
I am trying to decide between a 1. 2009 Suzuki C50T with lots of extra accessories 32K kms 2. 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 with no extra accessories 23k kms and 3. 2007 Suzuki C50T with 10k kms.
Which would you go for? Newer year with more accessories- but more kms on the odometer/ or Older year with less accessories but lower kms on the odometer. All the bikes seem to be in very good condition. I would be requesting @frekeyguy to inspect the bike once I figure out which one i want.
It was in great shape for being over thirty years old. Fired on first shot, had no problems keeping up in traffic, etc. But it did need some small things done, however I wanted to make it accessible to newer riders at a cheap cost to get someone else interested in riding.
I bought a new fuel injected bike this time around. Looking forward to spring.
The ad says he spent $6200 on the restoration... on a bike worth $4500 AT MOST. How do you spend $6200 restoring a RD400? That's full retail.
Where did people get the idea RDs are rare?
The only RD that's even approaching rare would be a Daytona 3J7 or 3Mx.
When you guys post these, I usually just see a parts bike.
I've paid $650 for that front end.
I've paid $500 for those wheels (get SV wheels, they're lighter).
I've paid $275 for those disks and calipers.
If that idiot thing had a six speed trans, I'd buy it for those parts and toss the rest.
It was in great shape for being over thirty years old. Fired on first shot, had no problems keeping up in traffic, etc. But it did need some small things done, however I wanted to make it accessible to newer riders at a cheap cost to get someone else interested in riding.
I bought a new fuel injected bike this time around. Looking forward to spring.
"1995 ninja ex. $750 Very clean. Everything works. Complete with manual and ownership. I can't ride anymore due to my back. Plugs changed, carburetor tuned up. Great tires and brakes. Not much to safety if anything. Starts,runs and idles excellent. Come see it."
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I thought I would give it a shot here in this thread.
