Hey folks,
I'm looking to pick up an old Jap bike. They are cheapish and IMHO have better character than the new stuff.
So far I've looked at CB750/900, XS650/750/850. I've heard nasty things about the GS's electrics so I'm not to sure about them. Don't know anything about Kawasaki's of that era.
Seeing as almost all of them are around 30 years old I'm looking for some opinions on which ones are still viable with respect to parts and daily driving. Don't really care if it's a 2/3/4 cyl. Eventual goal is to customize it leaning towards a cafe but not hard core as I want to take it to work every day.
Anyways, I figured after more than 2 decades their must be a pretty clear picture of what's what with the different models.
Thanks!
I'm looking to pick up an old Jap bike. They are cheapish and IMHO have better character than the new stuff.
So far I've looked at CB750/900, XS650/750/850. I've heard nasty things about the GS's electrics so I'm not to sure about them. Don't know anything about Kawasaki's of that era.
Seeing as almost all of them are around 30 years old I'm looking for some opinions on which ones are still viable with respect to parts and daily driving. Don't really care if it's a 2/3/4 cyl. Eventual goal is to customize it leaning towards a cafe but not hard core as I want to take it to work every day.
Anyways, I figured after more than 2 decades their must be a pretty clear picture of what's what with the different models.
Thanks!