What's up everyone? I'm a relatively new rider who's looking for a good bike for a cafe conversion. I have no experience riding an old bike. I also do not have any experience working on bikes, but I'm handy with a wrench in other applications. So anyhow, I've been keeping my eyes open for a project on craigslist. As of now, here's what I've found:
'72 Honda CB750
'78 Honda CB550
'79 KZ650
'80 KZ550
'81 Honda CB750
'81 Suzuki GS750
'78 Yamaha XS650
Assuming for a moment that all of the bikes are the same condition and the right price, which would you recommend? I don't know much about these old machines especially regarding ease of maintenance and availability of parts. I'd like a bike that handles and brakes relatively well. I'm also a little concerned about getting on an old 750 given my limited experience has been on newer bikes no bigger than a 600. I'm open to any other bike suggestions as well, those are just the ones I've come across so far.
Thanks for the advice!
'72 Honda CB750
'78 Honda CB550
'79 KZ650
'80 KZ550
'81 Honda CB750
'81 Suzuki GS750
'78 Yamaha XS650
Assuming for a moment that all of the bikes are the same condition and the right price, which would you recommend? I don't know much about these old machines especially regarding ease of maintenance and availability of parts. I'd like a bike that handles and brakes relatively well. I'm also a little concerned about getting on an old 750 given my limited experience has been on newer bikes no bigger than a 600. I'm open to any other bike suggestions as well, those are just the ones I've come across so far.
Thanks for the advice!