Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 03, 2005, 04:09:46 PM
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 03, 2005, 04:09:46 PM
I keep seeing alot of vintage bikes around and we have a whole shop that sells just about every motorcycle you can imagin from the earliest models to the latest.
suggetions on which vintage I should go with? for cheep that is
suggetions on which vintage I should go with? for cheep that is
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: mp183 on April 03, 2005, 04:21:32 PM
Post by: mp183 on April 03, 2005, 04:21:32 PM
Get a Yamaha RD350 or RD400. These are two stroke pocket rockets.
Narrow power bands and a pisser to ride. Giant killers of their days. They could leave a Harley in the dust.
Narrow power bands and a pisser to ride. Giant killers of their days. They could leave a Harley in the dust.
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Post by: DerekNC on April 03, 2005, 05:45:29 PM
Post by: DerekNC on April 03, 2005, 05:45:29 PM
When I was a teenager I used to lust after an RZ350. Not sure how hard it would be to find parts but I've seen them on ebay.
Derek
Derek
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Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 03, 2005, 07:14:51 PM
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 03, 2005, 07:14:51 PM
found a kawasaki z550 forsale in my town for 300$ , doesnt have a key but im thinking of picking it up. its a 82
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: Blueknyt on April 03, 2005, 09:22:22 PM
Post by: Blueknyt on April 03, 2005, 09:22:22 PM
old GPZ550? pred to the ninja, good little bike. perky, nice howl to it.
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Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 03, 2005, 09:56:05 PM
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 03, 2005, 09:56:05 PM
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Kawasaki/1982/Z%20550%20F/
specs on the bike.
specs on the bike.
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: conflicttheorist on April 03, 2005, 10:10:49 PM
Post by: conflicttheorist on April 03, 2005, 10:10:49 PM
Have you tried the GS500E? Mine wasn't too expensive and, for a vintage bike, it is pretty easy to find parts!
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 03, 2005, 10:38:58 PM
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 03, 2005, 10:38:58 PM
Quote from: conflicttheoristHave you tried the GS500E? Mine wasn't too expensive and, for a vintage bike, it is pretty easy to find parts!
um ... i guess your joking right? I own a gs500e . I would like to own a couple more bikes. I love my GS and it gets all the money but I would love to have even older bikes aswell. I would hardly say a gs500 would be a vintage bike. give it maybe 10 more years?
maybe you mean gs550?
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Post by: conflicttheorist on April 03, 2005, 11:18:18 PM
Post by: conflicttheorist on April 03, 2005, 11:18:18 PM
I don't know... 1989? Seems kind of old to me. I constantly feel like I'm restoring some old rust bucket! Of course I'm kidding... but in a funny because it is kind of true way.
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Post by: Zilla on April 04, 2005, 04:04:26 AM
Post by: Zilla on April 04, 2005, 04:04:26 AM
Find a Honda 350 or 360 twin. I've got a 71 and that little sucker runs sweet. Handles pretty good, even with my fat ass on it. Has 13000 miles on it, and it pulls to the 9200 redline like there's no tomorrow.
Also have a 74 XS650. Second one i've owned. Another fun bike. Not the fastest or the smoothest, but fun none the less.
Also have a 74 XS650. Second one i've owned. Another fun bike. Not the fastest or the smoothest, but fun none the less.
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: V8Pinto on April 04, 2005, 05:28:12 AM
Post by: V8Pinto on April 04, 2005, 05:28:12 AM
Can't go wrong with old Honda twins (I bought two 1969's for $350). CB/CL 175-350. Great bikes..no exceptions.
RD two strokes...ohhhhhhh lust is a sin.... if you like water cooling go with an RZ but some would argue that's not vintage. Put an FZ front end on it, some pipes...
The Kawi GPZ's are too cool but again, vintage? (somewhere there's a GPZ750 Turbo waiting for you)
I want a GS1150 dragbike....
Watch yourself with the vintage bug.. You said exactly what I said before I got my Bultaco and my wallet has never been the same. It's a sickness.
RD two strokes...ohhhhhhh lust is a sin.... if you like water cooling go with an RZ but some would argue that's not vintage. Put an FZ front end on it, some pipes...
The Kawi GPZ's are too cool but again, vintage? (somewhere there's a GPZ750 Turbo waiting for you)
I want a GS1150 dragbike....
Watch yourself with the vintage bug.. You said exactly what I said before I got my Bultaco and my wallet has never been the same. It's a sickness.
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: VTNewb on April 04, 2005, 05:44:41 AM
Post by: VTNewb on April 04, 2005, 05:44:41 AM
Buy an old GS1150 E
More power than you can shake a fist at.
84 and 85 model years.
More power than you can shake a fist at.
84 and 85 model years.
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: Jake D on April 04, 2005, 07:22:12 AM
Post by: Jake D on April 04, 2005, 07:22:12 AM
I second that GPZ 550 vote. My big brother used to have one and I thought it was the coolest thing I'd ever seen.
Vintage enough.
Or get a CBX? Just kidding.
Vintage enough.
Or get a CBX? Just kidding.
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: stevemac12073 on April 04, 2005, 10:20:47 AM
Post by: stevemac12073 on April 04, 2005, 10:20:47 AM
i have a bike i acquired from a family member. i think it is a 79 suzuki 550. it sat outside for a while. probably needs a hell of a lot of work. i'm probably going to end up junking it, but if anybody wants i'd be glad to get rid of it. take it for free. you can even have the weeds attached to it and the nice rusty tank. it is in my garage now. he said it was running when he stuck it behind his shed, but i think it was back there quite a while. even if you don't get it running you can use it as a great paper weight. :lol:
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: cernunos on April 04, 2005, 11:17:41 AM
Post by: cernunos on April 04, 2005, 11:17:41 AM
'46 Knuckle, '48 Pan, '66 Shovel...I'd take any of 'em. Love the White Owl and this forum.
C.......
C.......
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: octane on April 04, 2005, 11:33:15 AM
Post by: octane on April 04, 2005, 11:33:15 AM
I'm half finished restoring a '70 Hodaka Ace 100 I got for FREE! I think I'll have $800 in it when it's done. That cheap enough for you? Parts are easy to get for these bikes at www.strictlyhodaka.com and you can pick up restorable bikes on ebay for a couple hundred bux.
Here's my frame, fresh from powdercoat:
(http://octaneonline.com/ipw-web/gallery/albums/hodaka/000_0674_1.sized.jpg)
Here's my frame, fresh from powdercoat:
(http://octaneonline.com/ipw-web/gallery/albums/hodaka/000_0674_1.sized.jpg)
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: Jake D on April 04, 2005, 12:37:53 PM
Post by: Jake D on April 04, 2005, 12:37:53 PM
Is that a motorcross bike or a flat tracker (that Hodaka)?
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Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 04, 2005, 01:14:37 PM
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 04, 2005, 01:14:37 PM
I already have a sickness, haha . while im looking for a 60's-70s volvo I already own a 84 volvo 244, ofcourse my gs500e aswell. I am into old cars and bikes. they are just more apealing to me than anything out there new. i mean its cool and all some dude can show off his 20k ducatti to me when he pulls up. But if I pull up in a old motoguzi or even a vintage ducatti or hell any vintage bike that would just scream ive got style and you paid to much for a bike. lol .... but some could argue because with old cars and bikes comes repairs and hard to find parts. so your wallet is affected aswell.
i know this 82 kz550 wouldnt be vintage but still a cool bike at the right price. dont worry I will be buying as many as I can afford. I have an addiction . you should see my house... my roomates and I have tons of cars. 96 jimmey, 92 blazer, 83 S10, 73 Chevelle SS conversion, 84 volvo 244 (in the middle of turbo project), 88 ford ranger, and my GS500E. Im going for a couple more bikes and a couple more cars. right now looking for a 63/64 impala at the right price and a 70's volvo 145.
yea i go broke, if you were wondering lol but its worth it all.
i know this 82 kz550 wouldnt be vintage but still a cool bike at the right price. dont worry I will be buying as many as I can afford. I have an addiction . you should see my house... my roomates and I have tons of cars. 96 jimmey, 92 blazer, 83 S10, 73 Chevelle SS conversion, 84 volvo 244 (in the middle of turbo project), 88 ford ranger, and my GS500E. Im going for a couple more bikes and a couple more cars. right now looking for a 63/64 impala at the right price and a 70's volvo 145.
yea i go broke, if you were wondering lol but its worth it all.
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 04, 2005, 01:16:15 PM
Post by: Susuki_Jah on April 04, 2005, 01:16:15 PM
Quote from: octaneI'm half finished restoring a '70 Hodaka Ace 100 I got for FREE! I think I'll have $800 in it when it's done. That cheap enough for you? Parts are easy to get for these bikes at www.strictlyhodaka.com and you can pick up restorable bikes on ebay for a couple hundred bux.
Here's my frame, fresh from powdercoat:
what part of VA are you from bro?
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: octane on April 04, 2005, 01:22:28 PM
Post by: octane on April 04, 2005, 01:22:28 PM
Jake - it's sort of a mini dual purpose bike. 100cc two stroke with lights. They were pretty respectable little off roaders in their time - lots of them were converted to desert racers, trials bikes, and trail rides. I'm trying to get mine titled so I can ride it on the street. A buddy of mine has 16 acres of land I can make mud pits and jumps on too!
Jah - I'm in Portsmouth. About an hour south of you. I'm in Richmond every other month delivering magazines.
Jah - I'm in Portsmouth. About an hour south of you. I'm in Richmond every other month delivering magazines.
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Post by: octane on April 04, 2005, 01:23:46 PM
Post by: octane on April 04, 2005, 01:23:46 PM
I know a guy in Richmond that wanted to sell me another Hodaka. I think he wanted $800 for it and a pile of spare parts. The thing runs too, needs some minor cosmetics. I can put you in touch if you want.
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Post by: octane on April 06, 2005, 01:46:53 PM
Post by: octane on April 06, 2005, 01:46:53 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4540262712&rd=1
Here's your bike. Not too far from you, cool as shaZam!, and cheap! If I didn't already have 4 half baked projects in my garage, I'd buy the damn thing. This thing is too cool.
Here's your bike. Not too far from you, cool as shaZam!, and cheap! If I didn't already have 4 half baked projects in my garage, I'd buy the damn thing. This thing is too cool.
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: Jake D on April 06, 2005, 01:54:55 PM
Post by: Jake D on April 06, 2005, 01:54:55 PM
That's hot.
Title: I want a vintage bike to play around with for real cheep.
Post by: V8Pinto on April 06, 2005, 09:52:06 PM
Post by: V8Pinto on April 06, 2005, 09:52:06 PM
Yeah, that's sweet dude. Only $400 bucks!
I used to ride a Suzuki two stroke triple and loved it. I always wanted one of the Kawi's.
Love my GS too!!!
I used to ride a Suzuki two stroke triple and loved it. I always wanted one of the Kawi's.
Love my GS too!!!
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Post by: pantablo on April 06, 2005, 10:52:58 PM
Post by: pantablo on April 06, 2005, 10:52:58 PM
if you want to keep in inexpensive try keeping the bike not "too" old.
my favorite classic is a mid 70's honda 750ss (the most prolific) or the 550ss or 400ss (the most prized). these are 4 cyl bikes. the 750 is the bike Honda ripped open the big bore class of bikes in, and dominated with it. its also so sweet, the way the 4 into 1 header feeds is pure art. One of my favorite rides. Almost bought a 750ss back in college as my first bike.
note the s is an important distinction over the regular bike-its the SuperSport model...
(http://www.bikez.com/bike/10368/index.jpg)
here's one thats been restored and cafe'd up...like I'd a done.
(http://www.ultramotard.com/_img_articoli/img/finecb.jpg)
that's the STOCK header! mmm.
my favorite classic is a mid 70's honda 750ss (the most prolific) or the 550ss or 400ss (the most prized). these are 4 cyl bikes. the 750 is the bike Honda ripped open the big bore class of bikes in, and dominated with it. its also so sweet, the way the 4 into 1 header feeds is pure art. One of my favorite rides. Almost bought a 750ss back in college as my first bike.
note the s is an important distinction over the regular bike-its the SuperSport model...
(http://www.bikez.com/bike/10368/index.jpg)
here's one thats been restored and cafe'd up...like I'd a done.
(http://www.ultramotard.com/_img_articoli/img/finecb.jpg)
that's the STOCK header! mmm.
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Post by: V8Pinto on April 07, 2005, 06:19:59 AM
Post by: V8Pinto on April 07, 2005, 06:19:59 AM
Ok, I'm going to buy one of those now... That solo seat is sweet!
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Post by: juno on April 07, 2005, 08:12:26 AM
Post by: juno on April 07, 2005, 08:12:26 AM
How about a Kawasaki Avenger? Those are relatively inexpensive. Anyone ever ridden one?
Honda Superhawks are cool too. I'd really like a vintage bike (preferably british like a bonneville, TR6, Daytona, or Commando), but i'm afraid it would turn into an out of control money pit. I read a post on here somewhere that said they will never be reliable and that stems from the wide tolerances used when they were built. They will always leak.
Honda Superhawks are cool too. I'd really like a vintage bike (preferably british like a bonneville, TR6, Daytona, or Commando), but i'm afraid it would turn into an out of control money pit. I read a post on here somewhere that said they will never be reliable and that stems from the wide tolerances used when they were built. They will always leak.