Once my CB11 is paid off ( a while yet, i know), my goal is to buy a second, older, used bike that i don't have to rely on, and thus can use to learn more about motorcycle repair, modification, and maintenance in a consequence free environment. with my CB11, i wouldn't dare experiment with it mechanically. But with a secondary old bike, if i just write the whole thing off as an expense, then i could have the opportunity to learn a lot.
That said, I have a certain set of criteria and desires for a secondary "fun" bike. Right now I'm most interested in an old inline 6 cylinder. of course, the Benelli is out, because where am i gonna get one? it's also the worst one. that leaves japanese models:
The CBX 1000
The Z1300
since all of you folks are old gurus, let's hear what you think on which of these two bikes is a better buy: go!
I have had 5 CBX's (79 and 80 ) much lighter than a Kawa 1300 and MUCH easier to work on !
hey houtman......buddy......you're making everybody jealous man. and by everybody I mean me. 5 CBX's? no wonder i can't find any to buy :-p.
well if you have to have a 6 cyl that leaves me out even with my GL1500 I hated. I do miss my CB750k that is now cruising London after i let it go for $9K . do not dismiss the CB750 as parts are everywhere and i always found it easy to maintain .
Cool pic of the bikes...the dog looks like he’s trying to get out of the picture
(06-21-2018, 08:45 AM)use2b_imp Wrote: [ -> ]well if you have to have a 6 cyl that leaves me out even with my GL1500 I hated. I do miss my CB750k that is now cruising London after i let it go for $9K . do not dismiss the CB750 as parts are everywhere and i always found it easy to maintain .
it's always been sorta my dream to have a 6 cylinder bike. the newer ones like the k1600 and gl1800 are just too enormous and too expensive to be considered, that's why i'm attracted to the two i mentioned. i would never argue about the old 750k, those things are awesome, just not significantly different enough or better than my cb11 to warrant buying one.
(06-21-2018, 09:32 AM)misterprofessionality_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (06-21-2018, 08:45 AM)use2b_imp Wrote: [ -> ]well if you have to have a 6 cyl that leaves me out even with my GL1500 I hated. I do miss my CB750k that is now cruising London after i let it go for $9K . do not dismiss the CB750 as parts are everywhere and i always found it easy to maintain .
it's always been sorta my dream to have a 6 cylinder bike. the newer ones like the k1600 and gl1800 are just too enormous and too expensive to be considered, that's why i'm attracted to the two i mentioned. i would never argue about the old 750k, those things are awesome, just not significantly different enough or better than my cb11 to warrant buying one.
it's always been sorta my dream to have a 6 cylinder bike. the newer ones like the k1600 and gl1800 are just too enormous and too expensive to be considered, that's why i'm attracted to the two i mentioned. i would never argue about the old 750k, those things are awesome, just not significantly different enough or better than my cb11 to warrant buying one. I fully understand. I also salivated over the 1979 CBX model only but it never happened. no interest in the ugly ones that followed that year with 85MPH speedo's and ugly changes. if i was going to maintain 6 carburetors that would be the model i would want and a Red one at that. as an old man i say chase your dreams and i wish you luck , was just looking at the parts availability standpoint for old bikes.
Flip a coin and pick what you want-
Cheap, easy to work on, good for learning how to wrench.
VS
40 year old carb'd 6 cylinder motorcycle
Yes- it is my opinion that they are mutually exclusive.
That being said, I also think the best way to learn the basics is what many have done for decades- start on a single cylinder dirtbike. Cheap and easy. You can find numerous street legal versions if that is a requirement.
Or maybe a twin like a CB350 if you want something old with a 'cool' vibe.
(06-21-2018, 08:45 AM)use2b_imp Wrote: [ -> ]well if you have to have a 6 cyl that leaves me out even with my GL1500 I hated. I do miss my CB750k that is now cruising London after i let it go for $9K . do not dismiss the CB750 as parts are everywhere and i always found it easy to maintain .
Beautiful bikes and GSD’s rule !
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