Big Rich said:Independently wealthy, huh? Hmmmm.....either hit the lottery or marry into money? I don't play the lottery, and am already married, so I'm out. Guess I'll have to keep working on 30 year old bikes......
Ya know Rook, I can't say I'd blame you if you sold the GR. No matter what you do to it, it will always be compared to your SV..... Speaking of SV650's, the aftermarket for them is pretty big too. You could upgrade the suspension, brakes, tires & wheels, intake, exhaust, upholstery, lighting, add a fairing,........
Yep. Definite sickness!
Big Rich said:Absolutely. The stock "cruiser" handlebars are ridiculous, and the handlebar mounts are usually worn out after 30 years, which contributes to sloppy handling. Aside from that, the stock bike is great. It was voted "Best buy of the year" in 1983 by Motorcyclist magazine. Slightly heavier than Suzuki's GS450 on the spec sheet (in reality though, the GR isn't nearly as top heavy), but has the power of a 650 twin.
Basically: if you see one pop up near you and the motor is in good shape, buy it. You won't regret it. The motor is the only thing that is hard to find parts for.
Big Rich said:Not a problem Ben. Over winter I'll be hitting up Adidas for some random parts. Pretty good chance he has a sprocket or twolaying around......