[ale] [OT] Looking for an old beater motorcycle.

[Richard Bronosky]

Sean,
I will definitely need an interstate capable bike. I have been looking
at 30+ year old Hondas. I like the CX500. Everyone I find (in my
budget) needs a stator. I have no experience working on a bike but
with the help of Youtube I figure I ought to be able to get it done.
.!# RichardBronosky #!.


On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM, Sean Kilpatrick <kilpatms at gmail.com> wrote:
> Richard,
>
> Can you get into town (fairly) easily without getting on an Interstate?
>
> If so, you might be able to find a 4-5 year old Honda/Yamaha/whatever 250cc
> bike in your price range.
>
> If you NEED to get up on the interstates you are going to want at least a
> 500cc bike. Smaller bikes have neither the speed nor weight to be safe. The
> bow wave of a large truck can push a small bike over a half lane or more.
> Really scary.
>
> The problem is that any 500 cc (or larger) bike you can find in the $500
> range is going to need a LOT of work. You could easily sink another $500
> into it.
>
> And, of course, if you don't already have an endorsement on your driver's
> license for a motorcycle, you'll need to deal with that hassle as well.
>
> Please do not even consider a 50 cc putt-putt. Most of them can not pull a
> moderate hill at 30 mph. They are dangerous on most roads outside the Loop
> as most drivers coming up behind you will think you are a motorcycle and not
> realize how slowly you are going.
>
> Sean
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> On Thursday, August 01, 2013 10:00:07 am Richard Bronosky wrote:
>
>> I am newly divorced and am faced with challenge of finding a social
>
>> life outside of my wife and children. This was going pretty well when
>
>> I was sleeping on a coworker's couch downtown. Now that I'm in a home
>
>> far west of Atlanta I face a $10 fuel investment anytime I drive into
>
>> town. (I usually take the bus to work.) That will result in me sitting
>
>> on the computer every night and being a recluse.
>
>>
>
>> I sold a TV for $500 and would like to spend that on motorcycle. I'm
>
>> looking at 30+ year old Hondas on Craig's List. If you know of
>
>> anything or anyone, please put me in touch.
>
>>
>
>> .!# RichardBronosky #!.
>
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