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It seems whenever Kurt buys a bike, something happens and I have another one too.
This time, I have to admit to cheating on my XS girls:
This bike was advertized with 71 original miles. The story was that the original owner only rode it only 3 times, and had a scray experience and never rode it again. That is a lie.
There are slight but detectable witness marks on one speedometer screw, and parts of the speedometer gasket around the perimeter is outside of the cup. The tires are dated 2008. The front wheel has evidence of a previous balancing. The final drive fluid looks like ~3k miles. The Title has no mileage on it....name on the title is a previous owner, not the seller, ...etc.....
Car fax shows a frontal accident in August 2009, reported in Michigan and Georgia on the same day.
It runs perfectly. "Carbs were just rebuilt by a local shop." (seems quite true)
Owner asking $2300, then $1600. I bought it for $1400, and I am happy. I just wish I knew the correct odometer reading so I knew what to do for service.
The side covers are missing and the front turn signals are damaged. One of the airbox side covers is missing. There is lots of room for cosmetic improvement and general loving.
I rode it. Then I was really happy. It has so much power at all RPMs it just makes you grin.
However, this machine feels like riding a chopper. My feet are way up front compared to my XS's, and the handlebars are high and forward. That will really take some getting used to.
So, this will be my project for this winter, besides smaller jobs on the existing fleet.
There is lots to learn: Water cooled, 4 valves/cylinder, hydraulic clutch, 2 gas tanks with fuel pump, dual piston brake calipers, valves adjusted by screws....
This time, I have to admit to cheating on my XS girls:
This bike was advertized with 71 original miles. The story was that the original owner only rode it only 3 times, and had a scray experience and never rode it again. That is a lie.
There are slight but detectable witness marks on one speedometer screw, and parts of the speedometer gasket around the perimeter is outside of the cup. The tires are dated 2008. The front wheel has evidence of a previous balancing. The final drive fluid looks like ~3k miles. The Title has no mileage on it....name on the title is a previous owner, not the seller, ...etc.....
Car fax shows a frontal accident in August 2009, reported in Michigan and Georgia on the same day.
It runs perfectly. "Carbs were just rebuilt by a local shop." (seems quite true)
Owner asking $2300, then $1600. I bought it for $1400, and I am happy. I just wish I knew the correct odometer reading so I knew what to do for service.
The side covers are missing and the front turn signals are damaged. One of the airbox side covers is missing. There is lots of room for cosmetic improvement and general loving.
I rode it. Then I was really happy. It has so much power at all RPMs it just makes you grin.
However, this machine feels like riding a chopper. My feet are way up front compared to my XS's, and the handlebars are high and forward. That will really take some getting used to.
So, this will be my project for this winter, besides smaller jobs on the existing fleet.
There is lots to learn: Water cooled, 4 valves/cylinder, hydraulic clutch, 2 gas tanks with fuel pump, dual piston brake calipers, valves adjusted by screws....
........then of course came after was the bad-a$$ Kaway.
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That is a very nice looking Honda! Even if there was some sneaky business attempted, that looks like a good deal for that machine.
Louann has been too good to me already.
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