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Got withdrawal symptoms. Sold my bike few years ago to fund house stuff Had HDs Had other stuff. What's your thoughts on the best used Jap Hardly to buy ? Some folks may have a clue I don't.
HD off menu. Budget 8 to 10 k More about having fun than wanky image bollocks but cruiser style
Been offered 1995 V Max quite cheap with 10 k genuine speedo. Any one have experience with these. Ridden one not best handling but quite quick ?
Cheers any help would be great 👍
Get yourself a lazyboy armchair, put a lawn mower engine in it, job done! power, stopping and handing about the same for bugger all money!:thumbsup:
V max's are a LOT of fun.
If you're cruising, rather than into scraping footpegs, you'll love it
Great motor in them.
10 k's sounds like it's been looked after, so take it out and see if you like it.
@Happy
Have a look at the Suzuki Boulevards,
https://trademe.co.nz/1202801122
Suzuki Boulevard C50 C50T 2007
https://trademe.co.nz/1202465642
Suzuki M109R 2008
https://trademe.co.nz/1205547170
Suzuki Boulevard C90 2005
Or the Kawasaki Vulcans
https://trademe.co.nz/1206001502
Kawasaki Vulcan VN900 2009
https://trademe.co.nz/1163250617
Kawasaki Vulcan 2010
Cheers
Pete
My brother ran C109 and loved it. But my tastes run more to Indian Enfields....Worth a peek if you are into old school....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1210012316.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1209418458.htm
But for reliability, my XV1000 is now 30 years old, and I have owned it for almost all of that. Been very reliable. Can be a bit hard on the tail bone on long rides (300km or more) but have done a 1100km day once and a few 900km days. Reliability, the Japs know how to make an engine.....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1209494082.htm
@Happy
Forgot to say I've had a Boulevard since 2005 and have loved every minute of it.
The V-Max are a good bike.
Can pass most things on the road .......... Except a petrol station that is.
They only have an 11L tank and a range of about 130kms/tank.
Cheers
Pete
@Happy Thought this would be more your style. A touch of class
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1208779072.htm
That does look like it would do the bizzo....Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
The V-Max is a good bike, very heavy with ok handling, probably feel like it's on rails after a Harley. Complex motor though and I understand expensive if it shits itself. The one thing you do need to look for if you go the VMAX way is make sure you get a V-Boost model, this is what made the VMAX lengendary.
The Vulcan's are nice, I have a mate who's got one, he describes the motor as tractor like, just keeps pulling. Shaft drive also like the VMAX.
The Suzuki Boulevard M109 is a well sorted cruiser with the 109R the pick. Shaft drive also.
Could pick up a nice little Harley 883 for around that price. Moto Guzzi , Ducati...they all have something in that price bracket.
I am in exactly the same boat with the same budget, building a house, sold my Kawasaki ZX14 for a car to move down south.
Just waiting to get built, get a garage......................bike time.........can never get rid of that itch.
Let us know what you get
Mate has the bigger Boulevard and loves it.
I ran Jap high performance 750s for many years - Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha FZ750 etc. Been eyeballing something like this lately - a classic now and fabulous sports cruiser. Not Harley style but legendary touring ability for very few bucks now. Excellent power too at 130hp/240+kph:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1207366126.htm
Must not do this. must not do this. I must not - do this. do this. Actually I just might do this.... (This is what happens in the head when you look at new bikes..)
rode a vmax thru America..... loved it , but as pointed out , tiny fuel tank and thirsty ... had to carry fuel on the bike ...
what size head are you? ... I have a near new (worn twice) med helmet .... shark brand
Just putting it out there, I am thinking about one as a possible, Ducati Monster, cruiser / street bike / sports and could tour.
Great V Twin motor, nice and low with good power......just a thought.
I've always had a bike or 2 in the shed, a couple of years back settled on a VT750 Shadow,: often chuck the trout rod on the back.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...de110808be.jpgClocked up about 5000km on it now, do the odd day trip dannevegas to taranaki, suits my height and weight with a low seat height throw it around easy, not suited for long trips with a pillion passenger tho.
Good priced 2nd hand ones out therehttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a770ada512.jpg.
Goodluck need some fine days and the wind to piss off🖒
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Can you write me in your will to have your firearm collection? Dont want a fight with Terry!! Old men and bikes :wtfsmilie:FFS
Ewww. Just get a Harley.... I don't mind the look of the monsters though...
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Vulcans are very nice bikes my old boss had one around 1500cc I think it was sounded the part and he got plenty of tickets on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
Think I ll take a look at a VTX 1800 Honda... Apparently bigger blocks are better value... (In cheese anyway)
sounds like your budget has suddenly grown Happy.... won't get a VTX for that I don't think
Stand corrected, just had a look on TM, you will
If you're going for BIG cruiser twins, Euro bikes cost a fortune to have serviced by dealers.
Just got my '05 R1200RT back from its 80K km service - $925 thanks.
Handles pretty well, rides fine (non-electronic model, so manual spring/rebound setting required) and almost as economical as slower revving cruisers.
My recommendation - check servicing costs before plonking your hard-earned down - Ducati, BMW, Triumph, Moto Guzzi are 'rich'.
HD - if they play up - OUCH!
Jap cruisers (if that's your bag) - reliable, cheap (comparatively) to service and pretty economical (if you're not a 'big thrust at the take off' practitioner).
Sat on an M109R on the weekend.
When the legs get too short (or old), I'd be looking at one of these - or a VTX 1800 (love power).
If big block Honda interest you then check out the Honda Rune.Quote:
Originally Posted by Happy
https://trademe.co.nz/1076538605
Honda Rune 2008
Or maybe the Triumph Rocket 3 will get your hand dipping into your pocket and reaching for the cash.
https://trademe.co.nz/1211381978
Triumph Rocket 3 2005
Cheers
Pete
They look a little pricey for me. Reckon I ll probably look at This one.
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Didn't realise you were batting for the other side mate :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Happy
Born ambidextrous like most Irish.... :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
Hung like a Donkey as well of course !!!
Don't worry about cruising , go get a 996 :thumbsup:
Crikey no.. Too fast for this old fart ... :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by madmaori
Thanks and cheers for all the input fellas. Been looking for a few weeks.
Previously had a couple of new and used HDs and while all good don't need or want that kind of money tied up at present.
So I bought the VTX1800. Heaps of extras (pipes , screen, bags, new Pirellis, after market shocks, power commander and lots more plus all the brand new parts that came off it :P )
so looking forward to it .. Honda Dealership next to work. Mates with the owner. He reckoned its awesome and they don't see any problems with these pretty much ever.
Roll on Saturday Road Trip ;)
Buell
Ha ha see post number 27Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
