02-12-2018, 01:42 AM
Thanks Guth for the nice comments on the 2013abs!
I hear ya V, 6th gear had crossed my mind. I still want abs. I'd buy an 014 dlx with a 6th gear for the same $ if I could find one. I might have to take another look on Cycle trader/ebay. I'd kinda like to keep the # as low as possible.
The dealer near here has a 017 listed at $9999. But they'll want to tack on fee after fee. I think they want it gone. I rather like the 4 into 1 exhaust better tho. $10k cash would / might be fair?
I did hear about the brake squeal and speedo issues on the T120 -
The reality is I'm planning a 10 day trip for August, but most of my riding is like Guth's - in and around the back roads of PNW. I hate the interstate. Slow mosey is fine for me. I'm 66! I realize if you don't go fast these days you might get run over or shot - so be it. Whether I like going far and wide and do more I will have to wait and see.
I have an 83 Gwing interstate - it has 5 gears. Its fine. They did make the gearing a little taller for that year so might be the difference. I'd ride it but its not as reliable as i'd feel comfortable with going alone. That and its waaaay heavier than it used to be.
Back to the 013 ABS. So it has 8k miles. The seller did mention he's "ocd" about his bikes and has changed the oil a few times.
Who know's he might even be a member here.
The thing he hasn't mentioned and I didn't ask - the condition of the tires. Its got 8k so I guessing the tires on it are orig.
he bought it with 3500 on it.
What is a new set of tires gonna cost me? ballpark. I can change them, but i don't want to
!
I'd like to include that in my "out the door" price. At the moment I want to be @ $6000 when I'm done. I have to pay shipping, 10% sales tax, license, transfer title, tabs, tires. Insurance will be later (I'll check back on that).
Thanks a lot for all the comments. I appreciate it !
I hear ya V, 6th gear had crossed my mind. I still want abs. I'd buy an 014 dlx with a 6th gear for the same $ if I could find one. I might have to take another look on Cycle trader/ebay. I'd kinda like to keep the # as low as possible.
The dealer near here has a 017 listed at $9999. But they'll want to tack on fee after fee. I think they want it gone. I rather like the 4 into 1 exhaust better tho. $10k cash would / might be fair?
I did hear about the brake squeal and speedo issues on the T120 -
The reality is I'm planning a 10 day trip for August, but most of my riding is like Guth's - in and around the back roads of PNW. I hate the interstate. Slow mosey is fine for me. I'm 66! I realize if you don't go fast these days you might get run over or shot - so be it. Whether I like going far and wide and do more I will have to wait and see.
I have an 83 Gwing interstate - it has 5 gears. Its fine. They did make the gearing a little taller for that year so might be the difference. I'd ride it but its not as reliable as i'd feel comfortable with going alone. That and its waaaay heavier than it used to be.
Back to the 013 ABS. So it has 8k miles. The seller did mention he's "ocd" about his bikes and has changed the oil a few times.
Who know's he might even be a member here.
The thing he hasn't mentioned and I didn't ask - the condition of the tires. Its got 8k so I guessing the tires on it are orig.
he bought it with 3500 on it.
What is a new set of tires gonna cost me? ballpark. I can change them, but i don't want to
!I'd like to include that in my "out the door" price. At the moment I want to be @ $6000 when I'm done. I have to pay shipping, 10% sales tax, license, transfer title, tabs, tires. Insurance will be later (I'll check back on that).
Thanks a lot for all the comments. I appreciate it !