Don't forget the R model BMW's, and several Moto Guzzi's work well. As stated, find something as complete as possible and runs well. Then ride the crap out of it to find it's flaws, then put your mark on it. What I'm saying is, if you come across a deal, keep an open mind. There are just as many parts outside the cookie cutter bikes, Triumph, BSA, BMW and other Euro bikes were the original Cafe's. I like a KZ, CB, SR, XS, etc. as much as the next guy, what I'm saying is, find the best bike you can afford for the best price and start from there. I wish I was like a lot of these guys and could buy a pile of parts and make art, but at my talent level, I buy the best I can find for the least $ and rely on these guys to talk me through issue. Over the years, the best deals I've got were on GS models. A 550 and a 1000, both were amazing bikes and I preferred them over my CB's. There are tons of great bikes out there, be patient and something will come up. Right now there is a very nice GS750 by me for reasonable ($1.4k) and if I had the room, I'd buy it...