<div dir="ltr">I wouldn't rule out a Honda XR650L or DR650 dual sport. You may find an older KLR650 in the 1k range but it will have high mileage. Dual sports are amazingly versatile and fun.</div><div class="gmail_extra">
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Richard Bronosky <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:richard@bronosky.com" target="_blank">richard@bronosky.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
Sean,<br>
I will definitely need an interstate capable bike. I have been looking<br>
at 30+ year old Hondas. I like the CX500. Everyone I find (in my<br>
budget) needs a stator. I have no experience working on a bike but<br>
with the help of Youtube I figure I ought to be able to get it done.<br>
.!# RichardBronosky #!.<br>
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On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM, Sean Kilpatrick <<a href="mailto:kilpatms@gmail.com">kilpatms@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> Richard,<br>
><br>
> Can you get into town (fairly) easily without getting on an Interstate?<br>
><br>
> If so, you might be able to find a 4-5 year old Honda/Yamaha/whatever 250cc<br>
> bike in your price range.<br>
><br>
> If you NEED to get up on the interstates you are going to want at least a<br>
> 500cc bike. Smaller bikes have neither the speed nor weight to be safe. The<br>
> bow wave of a large truck can push a small bike over a half lane or more.<br>
> Really scary.<br>
><br>
> The problem is that any 500 cc (or larger) bike you can find in the $500<br>
> range is going to need a LOT of work. You could easily sink another $500<br>
> into it.<br>
><br>
> And, of course, if you don't already have an endorsement on your driver's<br>
> license for a motorcycle, you'll need to deal with that hassle as well.<br>
><br>
> Please do not even consider a 50 cc putt-putt. Most of them can not pull a<br>
> moderate hill at 30 mph. They are dangerous on most roads outside the Loop<br>
> as most drivers coming up behind you will think you are a motorcycle and not<br>
> realize how slowly you are going.<br>
><br>
> Sean<br>
><br>
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><br>
> On Thursday, August 01, 2013 10:00:07 am Richard Bronosky wrote:<br>
><br>
>> I am newly divorced and am faced with challenge of finding a social<br>
><br>
>> life outside of my wife and children. This was going pretty well when<br>
><br>
>> I was sleeping on a coworker's couch downtown. Now that I'm in a home<br>
><br>
>> far west of Atlanta I face a $10 fuel investment anytime I drive into<br>
><br>
>> town. (I usually take the bus to work.) That will result in me sitting<br>
><br>
>> on the computer every night and being a recluse.<br>
><br>
>><br>
><br>
>> I sold a TV for $500 and would like to spend that on motorcycle. I'm<br>
><br>
>> looking at 30+ year old Hondas on Craig's List. If you know of<br>
><br>
>> anything or anyone, please put me in touch.<br>
><br>
>><br>
><br>
>> .!# RichardBronosky #!.<br>
><br>
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