CB 750-900's are decent preformers for the money. I have an 82 GS1100 they make awsome power motors are bullit proof and they sell very cheap for the performance level, good all around performer. $1800-2500 all day.
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| Author: | Jim C [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
Looking for something that is similar to a triple in a 4-stroke based on: 75-100 HP 425 - 450 lbs Upright seating Cool Not stupid expensive for a used bike My list so far: ZRX - These things are going fro $4,500 + in my area with low miles and am pretty sure I want to stay away high mileage versions Z1000 - Maybe not so upright but modern, powerful, and around $4k on CL with 5,000 - 7,500 miles; probably hard to work on KZ 1000 - Possible contender but sometimes pricey with low miles KZ 750 and KZ 650 - Pretty sure that Cody thought these were decent handling bargain bikes that were fun; have seen these go for pretty low $$ on CL and eBay W650 - Buddy really likes his but they are hard to find and looks like the good ones are $4,500 and up; maybe not enough power Versy - Cool but $5K as they aren't old yet Non Kawa Suzuki - SV650 - they go for stupid money used in my hood; never road one and don't like the looks with a fairing Triumph Speed Triple - too expensive but awesome Triumph Bonneviles - Love the looks but can't drop $5K on a very old or reissue if it's too slow Any thoughts or suggestions? |
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| Author: | nitrouscarl [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
CB 750-900's are decent preformers for the money. I have an 82 GS1100 they make awsome power motors are bullit proof and they sell very cheap for the performance level, good all around performer. $1800-2500 all day.
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| Author: | battleax [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
I have a 2K ZRX1100, great bike, Ivan's kit and full Muzzy, 112 HP, 42 mpg, pulls from 1500-10500 with no hit. Mine is black, would buy another, they have no resale value, great for the buyer. #2 son just got a ZRX1200, it had a Yosh slip-on and I put in an Ivan's, same powerband but another 15-20 HP, if I were you I would look for a ZRX of some sort with low miles. You will really enjoy it. Good contrast to a Triple. |
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| Author: | 67lotus49 [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
I have a 81 900F, great bike and cheap but 100lbs more than your target weight. Paid just over $800 for this one last year and building it into a cafe bike. Trying to take 50lbs of it.  HadCB750 custom emblems on it for some reason   Looks like this now, should finish in 2-3 months  Hope to have it something like this 
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| Author: | two-stroke-brit [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
67lotus49 wrote: Hope to have it something like this thats looking much better. 
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| Author: | Bugman Jeff [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
A bit lower on the HP scale, but any of the Honda 650 or 750 Nighthawks are good bikes, and they regularly sell around here for around $1200. I learned how to ride a "big" street bike on an '86 Honda 750 Shadow, great bike for every day riding, and still interstate capable. |
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| Author: | A7RA [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
I'd keep checking w/ ZRXOA and craigslist for a nice clean ZRX 1100 or1200, seems like you can pick up a nice clean stock one for around 3K  just rode mine today to do some flyfishing ,then errands around town, great bikes
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| Author: | suthernS2 [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
Jim, there was a nice w650 on the N.C. craiglist for 3500.. Low miles and a great deal. I was tempted but who needs 2 of them.Someone finally wised up and bought it.I love mine,they aren't fast but very torquey.Good investment/resale value also. |
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| Author: | sawracer [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
I feel your pain, I think I'm going to buy a Harley for that "just cruising/commuting" business. The wife won't go for a sportbike but would consider a "rv style" Harley. " Thanks, Sons of Anarchy,  Not my first choice but what the heck? When I'm not cheating death and major inconvenience on my vintage 2 strokes I'll lumber along on a used road king. Who knows?, the wife might actually enjoy riding on the back.
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| Author: | sawracer [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cool 4-stroke Upright Bikes for Daily Riding |
Didn't mean to go off topic, there are so many cool upright bikes to choose from, a great problem to have! |
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