I also agree with Allen. With $1800 and some patience you can get a really nice Japanese bike pretty much ready to go. Just a quick search and I found this one:
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mcy/4210842500.html Javier. On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 9:26 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > It's just that for $1800 you can get a really nice metric bike, provided > you shop around. It also will have all of the maintenance work up to snuff. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > ------------------------------ > *From: * Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> > *Sender: * [email protected] > *Date: *Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:08:51 -0500 > *To: *<[email protected]> > *ReplyTo: * [email protected] > *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 93 Harley Sportster 1200...? > > Seeing the pics on a bigger screen, I'm going to agree with Allen. > > Kurt > On Nov 25, 2013 3:48 PM, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> From what I understand the belt drives are expensive and a PITA to >> replace. Check tires < 3 years old and good tread with no cracks. Fork >> seals, charging system, brake operation and pad wear, loose/worn head and >> wheel bearings, etc. Look at the fluids clean oil, brown brake fluid etc, >> that will give an indication of maintenance. That bike sat outside for a >> while, not to say it isn't a good bike but I'd encourage him to get a >> metric for a first bike. More riding less wrenching. >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> ------------------------------ >> *From: * Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> >> *Sender: * [email protected] >> *Date: *Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:33:27 -0500 >> *To: *[email protected]<[email protected] >> > >> *ReplyTo: * [email protected] >> *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 93 Harley Sportster 1200...? >> >> Is this his first bike? I don't know that I'd recommend a big V-twin >> cruiser as a first bike, if only because the rake and such make it harder >> to learn basic skills. Can't really say bad things about the weight or the >> power, my CB750 was the same weight and more power (though not much). >> >> The price isn't bad, especially for a Harley. Looks pretty rough, going >> to take some elbow grease to clean that up and get it looking good. >> Sportster is basically the only Harley I'd ever own (other than the XR >> "cafe" type bike, of course). If it's what he wants and he's willing to do >> the work, I wouldn't discourage him. >> >> At least check it out, hear it run, if possible ride it at least a little >> (You could/should if he doesn't have a license yet) to make sure it shifts >> smoothly and runs decently. If it doesn't knock an appropriate amount off >> the price. >> >> -Kurt >> >> >> On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM, NghthwkLvr (NL) <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Hey guys! >>> >>> Just wondering what y'all think...my son is considering purchasing this >>> 20 year old bike (same age as he) for $1800 + TTL...and then putting an >>> additional $1000 into it to make it 'his' bike. >>> >>> Pics are in the attached zip file...what he should consider...any advice >>> or suggestions would be appreciated...seller says it runs great, sounds >>> great, its just a little 'rough' looking...my son also says that he told >>> him it has an Evolution Engine...so... >>> >>> what say y'all? >>> >>> NghthwkLvr >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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