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

[Adrya Stembridge]

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.


On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Richard Bronosky <richard at bronosky.com>wrote:

> 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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