03-08-2015, 01:52 AM
Thoughts? I'm really torn. I love classic motorcycles. I've had a bunch of them. However, they have such limitations compared to modern motorcycles. They don't run as well, they don't stop as well, and it seems as if every time you turn around they need something. Tires, brakes, batteries I know they are going to need like every other motorcycle modern or old. Fork seals, shift shaft seals, head and base gaskets,leaking petcocks, carbs that start leaking, air boots for the carbs cracking, switches that quit working...those things about owning a classic just drive me nuts. If I were more mechanically adept, maybe I wouldn't worry about it, but I'm not. I'm ok on basic stuff, but I don't relish doing any of it. One bike I've always wanted was a 67 Bonnie in Burgoyne and white, however I know I'd never be able to keep it going as it should be. So at this time I've emptied the garage of true classics and just ride my modern classic.
If you like or at least don't mind tinkering, and you obviously know the history of the 77 K, and you are having pangs of remorse about trading it in, if you have the jingle, it just might be something you want to go get back.
If you like or at least don't mind tinkering, and you obviously know the history of the 77 K, and you are having pangs of remorse about trading it in, if you have the jingle, it just might be something you want to go get back.