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You may be familiar with this bike since its previous owner is a long time forum contributor. He had the bike for nearly 30 years and took great care of it. Some of the experts here have turned a wrench or two on this one also. I'm the 2nd owner and I've had the bike since July 2012. It lives in my garage and I've ridden it only a few thousand miles. I'm offering it up for sale because I've added 2 more bikes to my stable and have my eye on a third. I'm nearing capacity on garage space so I'm thinning the herd in order of seniority. Clean NC title in hand. I have no delusions of grandeur regarding profit on this sale. I believe I have it fairly priced well below what I have into the bike. $2000 is firm. If it helps, I can deliver the bike to it's new owner within 8 hours of 28027 for the cost of gas there and back.
The highlights:
The lowlights:
You may be familiar with this bike since its previous owner is a long time forum contributor. He had the bike for nearly 30 years and took great care of it. Some of the experts here have turned a wrench or two on this one also. I'm the 2nd owner and I've had the bike since July 2012. It lives in my garage and I've ridden it only a few thousand miles. I'm offering it up for sale because I've added 2 more bikes to my stable and have my eye on a third. I'm nearing capacity on garage space so I'm thinning the herd in order of seniority. Clean NC title in hand. I have no delusions of grandeur regarding profit on this sale. I believe I have it fairly priced well below what I have into the bike. $2000 is firm. If it helps, I can deliver the bike to it's new owner within 8 hours of 28027 for the cost of gas there and back.
The highlights:
- 35,000 original miles
- Previous owner replaced transmission gears in 2008 so as to never have any slippage issues. It's been flawless for me.
- It starts right up with a little choke and warms up quickly.
- TKAT fork brace installed.
- The self cancelling signals work, I think. I can't break the habit of cancelling them myself but when I pay attention they seem to go off by themselves.
- It has a stiebel air horn that is sure to get anybody's attention.
- Dunlops front and rear are in fine condition
- Within the last 1500 miles I've...
- Purchased a middle and final drive dipstick so you don't have to fiddle with a home made one.
- Changed the engine oil twice (once was for a sea foam flush)
- Changed middle drive oil
- Changed final drive oil
- Repacked the Kerker 4 into 1 with stainless steel mesh (sounds great)
- Replaced exhaust gaskets (Spares will go with the bike)
- Replaced the head-to-header nuts with chrome factory bits (guess I shouldn't be shocked at dealer prices)
- With help from a fellow x-sessive I've replaced all original brake lines with stainless braided lines
- Along with the lines switch came cleaned and rebuilt calipers, fluid replacement, and new pads all around
The lowlights:
- Usual signs of wear for a 30 year old bike
- Minor scratches on the tank paint (they don't show in photos. I can send more as requested.)
- The neutral light stays on. I suspect the neutral safety switch needs replacement.
- Engine guards have holes drilled for high way pegs. One of the pegs stripped out and I have not looked for replacements because they are not comfy for me. I added nuts and bolts to seal the holes.
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