Cheep Bike Challenge <$1500

I'll second that - my 2001 Bandit is pretty much a perfect riding position for a spinally challenged rider. And... I don't mean lack of spine. When you roll the throttle on the bandit - wanna be holding on.

What can I tell you. Two days ago I got GL1200 Aspencade with 50K on the odo for $1500. The seat needs to be replaced, but rather than that, it runs like a champ and everything works on it. I am tempted to put it for sale for $2500 and see what happens. Or should I keep it. Everything on it works. Pictures to come....

Back in July I picked up my VX800. Since then I have replaced the rear fender and treated it to a spray of Flat Black and powder coating of Flat Black as well. Its a great bike and everything I wanted.

Great deal on a great bike.

I really love this thread
!!!!!
it is a good reminder that one doesn't need 10k to have a nice bike
'cept now my cheap bike looks.... so cheap
you dogs out there are finding such nice stuff for so little $
not that anyone will tell but what's your trick?

This one's more sketchy than a Peanuts cartoon (Still $1500 though):



http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1407316838.html

What do you do with it if you cannot get the title? Track days maybe?

I just emailed him to ask him to get the real story. It's a fast bike, though a bit chubby for track use.

I tried to convince him to part it out so I could purchase the Corbin seat, but no luck.

78 Suzuki GS 1000, Paid $800 last summer.

$200 for a stator and a regulator
$50 for a battery
$20 Daytona bars
$200 for a set of Sport demons
$50 for a full gasket set (Sprung a leak out on the base gasket, got covered in oil and ruined a pair of boots)

Niccce.

The first UJM to *approach* the handling prowess of the Euro bikes.

Bought a 1980 GS550L as my first bike for $750. To get it up and running well, I've spent maybe $150 on parts, cleaned and rebuilt the carbs, replaced intake o-rings, inspected valve clearances and replaced a shim. (Also managed to find a used cylinder head, cylinders, pistons, and oil pan for around $70.) Lots of wrench time, but not a lot of money.

First and only bike, and only thing I've EVER wrenched on. Nothing like learning while you go.

If you have a bad back, you probably have no business doing the wrenching required when you bring home one of these finds. Even with a good back, all the hours hunched over working on a bike can get painful.

84 yamaha it490. I JUST bought it tonight. $200. BEAST of a two stroke.

I found a 1970 Kawi F5 Bighorn in fair condition. I wonder what the value is these days. The guy wants $290 I offered $200. See where that goes.

You know it. Wranchig is gonna get your back even worse, but hey that is how you get a cheep bike.

I'd like to add that if you have bad knees, the same probably applies. :) My knees have been killing me since I've started working on my GS550L.

And bwringer, are you the guy who did the carb sync and o-ring replacement guides linked to so often from TheGSResources.com and BikeCliff's site? If so, thank you IMMENSELY. Pictorial guides are so freakin' helpful.

Yup, that's me!

Same username everywhere. I'm boring thataway.
Thanks!

Shameless plug for anyone looking for a cheap but nice ride

V45 Inteceptor

Clean bike that doesn't need anything for well under $1500.

Well I assume that "<1500" means "<1500"... anyways....

1991 K75s with 32k miles for $1500. Works well (minus the ABS). I changed the fluids and put new tires on it. Oh, I had to adjust the handle bars too. 500 miles so far and no troubles.

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1981 model that PO's dad bought new in '83. Parked in a garage with a bad stator in 1996. Resurrected this summer after I bought it in June for $450. Repair costs:
$130 Stator
$100 Front Tire
$150 Carb manifolds, o-ring kit, and float bowl plugs
$55 New chain
$150+ parts and pieces
Back on two wheels after 22 years, priceless!