Sometimes I feel like a harpy, trying to drive this point home: If you decide to go for it, first purchase should be a service manual. Then some intense homework, getting to know the bike.
You say you don't know anything about motorcycles. You'll have to if you want to ride a bike that old. Though it may seem in pristine condition, time takes it toll. Tires rot, rubber parts (o-rings, diaphragms, wiring insulation) harden, gaskets dry out, and such like, sometimes causing mysterious issues that are difficult to diagnose. Most shops don't want to deal with bikes that old because they are usually older than the kids who work on them. If they do, they want modern (expensive) labor rates. So you'll have to become your own mechanic to make the whole process work for you. Not trying to dissuade you, just injecting a little reality. On Mar 30, 2:52 pm, John-Ryan Dobbs <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, I am looking to purchase my first motorcycle, which is an 82 > nighthawk 650, it appears to be in great shape with a fresh tune up, > and it has 26613 miles on it. I don't really know anything about > motorcycles, is this alot? normal, below average? any feedback would > be apprecaited! thank you! Oh, asking price is 1300 also. > > John-Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
