New to the board, glad to notice some of ya are from the Cleveland area. I'm currently looking for a bike, hopefully something in running or near running condition. Kinda partial to Honda CB's, would love to have a European but my budget is pretty lite-weight. If anyone is in the know of a bike for sale please post up!
New guy in Cleveland, I need a bike!
- Thread starter Ron Biz
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83 XJ650RK, 77 TS-250
Ron Biz said:
Hey Ron, Welcome. Check out the "Stuff you've bought or found for sale somewhere else" on a regular basis for bikes. Most come from Craigslist or Kijiji.
Alsy try out "Stuff You're Selling."
Keep in mind there are peole on here from just about everywhere and the site is based out of Toronto, so there may be some travel involved.
;D
Ron Biz said:
Look for a Yamaha Seca (XJ650R if possible) if you like a European look. Stock they look good and make a good looking cafe. Even though they are Japanese, they are a true European roadrace bike. They were very popular in Europe which is what propted Yamaha to sell them here. Didn't sell that well in America, but did very well in the land of Trumps, Beezers, Beemers, MVs, Laverdas, etc. Four cylinder transverse, shaft drive (perfected to prevent rising on accel) and a honking EIGHT inch headlight!
Dave
Thanks for the tip on the Yamaha, I'll look into that for sure! I'm not trying to spend over $1,000 but will for something I truely like. You guys think I need to keep saving? I'm thinkin' thats enough to get started with my first rig. Trolling Craigslist daily, see some stuff here and there. What kinda bikes does your friend have in Euclid TenTwelve?
Ron Biz said:
Here's a post about the bike: http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=2128.0
I've gone back and forth on whether or not I want to sell it, but I've got three bikes right now and I need space. If you're interested, we can work on the price. You're welcome to come and see it anytime. Also, I've gained a lot of knowledge about these bikes, and would be more than happy to help you out with a project. Again, welcome to the board.
BTW, are you a GTI owner? I see a 'fast' in your avatar.
Kuyarico, one nice bike you have there. You don't have the spoked wheels for it do you? I personally like spoked wheels as opposed to mags. To be honest the price you mentioned in that thread is above my budget at the moment. Feel free to email me if you'd like to discuss what price you would take for the bike.
edit: Yeah I'm quite the VW fan. Currently drive a 2007 4 door GTI, have had a handfull of VW's in the past, girlfriend and I visited Wolfsberg while were in Germany this past summer, it was really cool.
edit: Yeah I'm quite the VW fan. Currently drive a 2007 4 door GTI, have had a handfull of VW's in the past, girlfriend and I visited Wolfsberg while were in Germany this past summer, it was really cool.
Cool... His name is Harold and he's a very cool guy. Him and I met when I was trying to trade one of my cars for a bike and he really wanted the car but I really didn't want any of the bikes he had at the time. He usually gets new stuff but, he may of cut back because it's winter and I think he's moving back down South.
He actually lives in an apartment downtown. ;DHere's 2 CB 750's in Akron fairly cheap. I'm sure you could talk him down.
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/557870165.html
..and a KZ400 in Youngstown. I had one and it's a cool little bike that you can still get parts for unlike my TX500. lol
http://youngstown.craigslist.org/mcy/556899766.html
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/557870165.html
..and a KZ400 in Youngstown. I had one and it's a cool little bike that you can still get parts for unlike my TX500. lol
http://youngstown.craigslist.org/mcy/556899766.html
Grabbing the pair in Youngstown would be a fun build, I think it would be over my head though. Ideally I'm looking for something that is running so I can disect it from a working status. ha I'm just a couple bills short of pickin somethin up right away. Pay checks always seem to be farther away when your waiting on the cash!
