Buy this motorcycle?

MSP · 08-30-2006, 01:03 PM

A friend's neighbor is selling this bike, I can get it for $800 bucks. I haven't seen it in person yet, but apparently it's got new tires, new brakes, has been very well maintained, pretty low mileage, one owner, etc. Good bike to learn on?

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kaw...0_ltd_1981.php

smirnoff · 08-30-2006, 01:45 PM

I'll comment when you fix your tag :P

I like it alot. I would go ahead and get it.
I don't know if in the states you guys can get collectors insurance or not for bikes over 25 years old. I know I was quoted some 130ish dollars for the year, for my 81 yamaha 550cc. So if you can get that, then it's really worth it, no matter how much you ride it.

MSP · 08-30-2006, 01:50 PM

Ooops! Fixed.

Miller · 08-30-2006, 03:16 PM

why the fuck dont u buy my bike

MSP · 08-30-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller

why the fuck dont u buy my bike

I PMd you about that a few months ago and never heard back. I figured it was sold.

EDIT: I actually just posted in the thread, was looking for mileage and some pics.

bigwill51534 · 08-30-2006, 06:40 PM

440LTD's are a really fun bike to ride. They give plenty of power for every day riding, but are still forgiving for the novice rider. I was planning on getting one back when I first began riding, but it was bought before I could buy it. They are a lot of fun, and very comfortable to ride. I would definately consider it. The money you would save in gas would pay for the bike in less than a year.

~Will Courtier~

Scooby · 08-30-2006, 08:25 PM

I want a bike like that so bad.

super_Chris · 08-30-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby

I want a bike like that so bad.

You can have my 400 if none of my friends take it. I'm pretty sure none of them will. You'd need a new seat/paint/carb rebuild/bars/clutch lever/cables/tires and a few other things, but it's free.

Scooby · 08-31-2006, 12:31 AM

Oh man, but lake elsinore is like 2.5 hours mang. I'll consider it though for sure, let me know the going ons with it if anyone takes it... It'd be a good winter project.

MSP · 08-31-2006, 06:42 AM

Well, I went and looked at it last night and it's pristine. 9,000 miles, new tires, highway pegs, has been regularly maintained. He just had it tuned and checked out in the Spring. He wasn't willing to budge on the price though, so it's $1,000. It's definitely worth that...

HoldenBurn1000 · 08-31-2006, 08:24 AM

Id go for it, sounds like a bargin to me.

MSP · 09-01-2006, 08:15 AM

Well, the wife and I talked about it last night and she's violently opposed to me getting a bike. Her fears are pretty irrational, but I respect her enough to hold off on buying a bike at least for now. Anybody else want to buy it? It's a hell of a deal...

super_Chris · 09-01-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MSP

Well, the wife and I talked about it last night and she's violently opposed to me getting a bike. Her fears are pretty irrational, but I respect her enough to hold off on buying a bike at least for now. Anybody else want to buy it? It's a hell of a deal...

It's not just your wife, nearly every woman is opposed to bikes. Just a couple minutes ago my mother told me that if I got a street bike I'd be "outta the house", and last night she said she was gonna light my 100 on fire. I don't understand her hatred for the 100 though, it's almost entirely for fun.

nidex · 09-02-2006, 02:50 AM

Ugh, why do people put dollar signs in front of the number and THEN say "bucks" or "dollars" afterwards?

So basically, it's being read as.. "I can get it for 800 dollars bucks"

If you want to say 800 bucks, just say 800 bucks. Not $800 bucks.
Sorry, I'm tired.

MSP · 09-02-2006, 08:59 AM

I just like the sound of "bucks". Generally I try to avoid the dollar sign in those instances, but I don't worry about it too much.

~~eyezik~~ · 09-04-2006, 07:23 PM

You should buy it. Shes your wife, not your mom.

MSP · 09-04-2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by eyezik

You should buy it. Shes your wife, not your mom.

Normally I'm a "Fuck you!" kind of person. Trust me on this - it was the right decision under the circumstances. Life gets more complicated once you have a wife and children...

bigwill51534 · 09-04-2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSP

Normally I'm a "Fuck you!" kind of person. Trust me on this - it was the right decision under the circumstances. Life gets more complicated once you have a wife and children...

I've already realized that, and I don't even have children yet... I can't wait for that to happen....

~Will Courtier~

WoodButcher · 09-05-2006, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSP

Well, the wife and I talked about it last night and she's violently opposed to me getting a bike. Her fears are pretty irrational, but I respect her enough to hold off on buying a bike at least for now. Anybody else want to buy it? It's a hell of a deal...

Most women are just jealous. My ex used to bitch all the time complaining that I spent more time out on my scoot than I did with her, She was right though, I did. WTF,,, it rode better and didn't talk back.

MSP · 09-05-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Wood Butcher

Most women are just jealous. My ex used to bitch all the time complaining that I spent more time out on my scoot than I did with her, She was right though, I did. WTF,,, it rode better and didn't talk back.

ROFL! Probably leaked less fluids too.

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Scooby rubblerubble Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,335 (#15 ) My photos: 5 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Oh man, but lake elsinore is like 2.5 hours mang. I'll consider it though for sure, let me know the going ons with it if anyone takes it... It'd be a good winter project.

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,850 (#1 ) My photos: 143 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	Well, I went and looked at it last night and it's pristine. 9,000 miles, new tires, highway pegs, has been regularly maintained. He just had it tuned and checked out in the Spring. He wasn't willing to budge on the price though, so it's $1,000. It's definitely worth that...

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HoldenBurn1000 Mines bigger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England Baby! Posts: 1,216 (#78 ) My photos: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Id go for it, sounds like a bargin to me.
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09-01-2006, 08:15 AM	permanent link to #12
MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,850 (#1 ) My photos: 143 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	Well, the wife and I talked about it last night and she's violently opposed to me getting a bike. Her fears are pretty irrational, but I respect her enough to hold off on buying a bike at least for now. Anybody else want to buy it? It's a hell of a deal...

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nidex Hood Rich Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: the 773 & 414 Posts: 3,915 (#16 ) My photos: 0 Thanked 1x in one post	Ugh, why do people put dollar signs in front of the number and THEN say "bucks" or "dollars" afterwards? So basically, it's being read as.. "I can get it for 800 dollars bucks" If you want to say 800 bucks, just say 800 bucks. Not $800 bucks. Sorry, I'm tired.

09-02-2006, 08:59 AM	permanent link to #15
MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,850 (#1 ) My photos: 143 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	I just like the sound of "bucks". Generally I try to avoid the dollar sign in those instances, but I don't worry about it too much.

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