More sport touring choices....

DucHead · March 14, 2011, 08:21:56 AM

You already know this...

orangelion03 · March 14, 2011, 12:36:45 PM

Quote from: DucHead on March 14, 2011, 08:21:56 AM

You already know this...

[moto] See, what'd I tell you? Minivan of sportbikes!

DucHead welcomed me to the Maximum Suzuki Forum. The Proff and I are old buddies now

TAftonomos · March 14, 2011, 01:15:53 PM

Actively looking for either the b1200 or a fz1....all in the 2-3k range.

DucHead · March 15, 2011, 05:00:06 AM

Quote from: TAftonomos on March 14, 2011, 01:15:53 PM
Actively looking for either the b1200 or a fz1....all in the 2-3k range.

I just bought an '02 with 3100 miles (!) for $3200 with a 1216 kit, stage 2 jetting, Holeshot slip-on (really needs the Holeshot header) and Corbin seat (sold for $300).

I'm converting it to a naked with Sport Classic wheels an other goodies (re-worked '91 gixxer forks, smaller, solo seat/tail section...). Thus far:

Quote from: orangelion03 on March 14, 2011, 12:36:45 PM
The Proff and I are old buddies now

dropstharockalot · March 15, 2011, 07:14:24 AM

Quote from: TAftonomos on March 14, 2011, 01:15:53 PM
Actively looking for either the b1200 or a fz1....all in the 2-3k range.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/2253343055.html
A little spendy, but it may be worth it if someone competent did the suspension work.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/2240131654.html
Right in the wheelhouse.

mitt · March 15, 2011, 08:06:14 AM

Quote from: dropstharockalot on March 15, 2011, 07:14:24 AM

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/2240131654.html
Right in the wheelhouse.

Too bad it is broken

"Has new front and rear tires and breaks."

TAftonomos · March 15, 2011, 09:35:26 AM

Quote from: mitt on March 15, 2011, 08:06:14 AM
Too bad it is broken

"Has new front and rear tires and breaks."

Sold too...

I found a 04 about 2 hours from me, 12K miles, asking $2800 box stock. Not bad, actually. Not the greatest deal, but liveable. Local guy to me (30 mins) has a 07' with a full set of givi's and rack mounts for $2500....with a blown motor. Might look into that, swapping a motor can't be that bad.

orangelion03 · March 15, 2011, 12:30:38 PM

Those wire wheels look SICK David!!!

Nice project. And I though I got a low mile deal

By the way, this forum has spoiled me...it takes DAYS to get a response from folks on the Maximum Suzuki forum.

mitt · March 15, 2011, 01:51:44 PM

Quote from: orangelion03 on March 15, 2011, 12:30:38 PM
Those wire wheels look SICK David!!!

Nice project. And I though I got a low mile deal

By the way, this forum has spoiled me...it takes DAYS to get a response from folks on the Maximum Suzuki forum.

Nothing ever goes wrong on a suzuki so you don't have the breadth and depth of membership as a ducati board

sugarcrook · March 15, 2011, 10:08:26 PM

Check advrider.com's Flea Market. Lots of bikes for sale there and fewer flakes than CL.

DoubleEagle · March 15, 2011, 11:12:23 PM

Quote from: Timmy Tucker on March 14, 2011, 07:52:34 AM

I'll give a big +1 to the Wee. A couple dudes I know traded their cruisers in on them. Pretty awesome all around bike. You can even do some mild dual sporting with 'em. Plus, you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a Suzuki dealership. A nice thing if you run into trouble on a long trip. Triumph dealerships are almost as rare as Ducati dealerships. And used Wee's are pretty easy to come by at good prices. There's always a handful for sale in the flea market over at ADV.

What? BMW's have final drive issues?

I've had 3 BMWs w, Shaft Drives and nary a problem.

I have a friend w, a 1983 BMW and it has never had a Final Drive problem.

Look hard enough and you can find fault w, any bike.

Dolph

akmnstr · March 16, 2011, 08:21:20 AM

BMW's had a final drive problem for a few years. That issue has long been fixed. If you are thinking of buying an older beemer a little research would reveal just what models and years. There might be something on ADV rider and there was an in depth article in Motorcycle Consumer News.

phildo · March 16, 2011, 11:11:40 AM

My VFR has been great! Bought it after the ECU in my Monster puked a month before a planned trip to Laguna.
Bought this at the local shop with the intention of selling after the trip...liked it so much I kept it.
Love the gear driven cam v4 caracter, and the versatility of the bike. Would never sell her because at this point the bike is worth a lot more to me than a buyer. I see nice ones for 3K or so pretty regularly.

akmnstr · March 16, 2011, 11:21:42 AM

I think this thread is missing the obvious. The Monster can be easily made into a fine sport tourer. Some gen mar or other risers, some soft bags, a little wind protection (maybe a givi fairing), perhaps lower the pegs, and some michelin sport touring tires and your good to go across the continent.

orangelion03 · March 16, 2011, 11:33:21 AM

Quote from: akmnstr on March 16, 2011, 11:21:42 AM
I think this thread is missing the obvious. The Monster can be easily made into a fine sport tourer. Some gen mar or other risers, some soft bags, a little wind protection (maybe a givi fairing), perhaps lower the pegs, and some michelin sport touring tires and your good to go across the continent.

Good point. Refer to Ted Bishop's "Riding With Rilke".

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