Cheep Bike Challenge <$1500 - Page 115

rthuey · 09-13-2012, 09:46 PM

prolly not the spot for it. but what makes it a toaster? been mentioned a couple times recently here.

ignatz72 · 09-14-2012, 10:13 AM

The small gas tank looks like a toaster oven. Usually called toaster tanks.

blaine.hale · 09-14-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorzok

needs to be link in this thread.

Check the ol' signature.

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Originally Posted by rthuey

prolly not the spot for it. but what makes it a toaster? been mentioned a couple times recently here.

The chrome side panels on the tank and under the seat look like a toaster.
They were kind of considered ugly back in that time but now it's a pretty sought after cult bike.

Braggus · 09-14-2012, 12:54 PM

Now that the rebuilding of the XJ 750 Seca will take more time than expected, I had to get another ride.

Last monday i bought a '86 Honda CB700SC Nighthawk.
210 euro's as if i'm correct by today's currency 275,- bucks.

One new rear tyre and it ride's like new. Soon the front shocks need new seals and some
small electrical problems needs to be fixed.

The previous owner placed strange looking headlight. Still thinking what to do with it.

For now, a great ride and a lot of fun.

Sam Bateman · 09-14-2012, 03:33 PM

Here's my '83 Honda GL 650I. $1,500.00 in basically ride-away condition.
Added the Krausers for some real luggage space.
Runs like a top and returns 60 - 65 mpg.

Yeah, it's an Old Phart's bike but hey.... it suits ME!

Here's my '99 BMW R1100RL. $1,038.00 in non-running condition.
The stupid prat previous owner had put it away in his garage for 3+ years with half a tank of oxygenated fuel.
So far replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, had fuel injectors cleaned and it's running but needs further maintenance.
Gonna be pretty nice once I get the valves adjusted and the throttle bodies synced.

SteelB12 · 09-14-2012, 05:43 PM

^^ Nice Vanagon!

Yokomo · 09-14-2012, 08:31 PM

$1038? weird price

RedRocket · 09-14-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Yokomo

$1038? weird price

eBay?

thumpism · 09-15-2012, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Bateman

Here's my '83 Honda GL 650I. $1,500.00 in basically ride-away condition.
Added the Krausers for some real luggage space.
Runs like a top and returns 60 - 65 mpg.

Yeah, it's an Old Phart's bike but hey.... it suits ME!

Another Vanagon person from Virginia and from the Samba also on this list! Campism here.

Sam Bateman · 09-15-2012, 10:44 AM

Wow! I guess we have some cross-pollination going on between here and The Samba!

Howdy Campism. Yep, that's my '86 Westy in the background. Might explain why no-one sees it much, huh? Seeing as how it lives most of it's life in that barn. I got to do better....

The $1,038.00 for the R1100 is a result of it being sold by a car stealership. They insisted that they MUST add on their fees and charges so, I offered them $1,500.00 total to include everything. Looking at the Bill-of-Sale, the bike is listed at $1,038.00. And, more importantly, it was listed that way when I went to DMV and had to pay taxes.

Sam Bateman · 09-15-2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelB12

^^ Nice Vanagon!

Hey, your avitar looks mighty familiar!
Who'da thunk all these Westy people rode Motos as well??

thumpism · 09-15-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Bateman

Hey, your avitar looks mighty familiar!
Who'da thunk all these Westy people rode Motos as well??

Those of us thoroughly schooled in abuse-by-Vanagon need a relaxing outlet, something harmless, inexpensive and unlikely to threaten a marriage. A hobby like old motorcycles.

birds · 09-15-2012, 06:59 PM

I haven't gotten to read this whole post, but I'm down with this concept so Ill post this before reading it all.

Honda vf700s. Bought it in April or around then for $700. It ran but not well. Went through a cycle of reading the manual (which seems to be for every 80's v4) and buying parts and putting the carbs together and trying it out and taking the carbs off and ordering parts and so on. Probably spent $1000 overall with a couple outstanding expenses that I know about.

Also, I almost burned this bike, like it was on fire and I was smacking it out with a shop rag. singed some of the wiring but not too bad.

gunnabuild1 · 09-16-2012, 12:25 AM

Rode it home, 200k looks better in the photo than in life,brakes excellent,motor goes hard no smoke,amazing how much difference in feel between the naked version than the faired one considering that it is the identical bike $765,brand new master cylinder,receipts for servicing over $1000k 2 weeks ago.I love e-bay

Fits well with this one

And I have a 750 as well,anyone sense a theme here?

Yokomo · 09-16-2012, 05:46 AM

Super Dave rides again!

Why would anyone put 1k into a bike with 200k and then sell it?

09-13-2012, 09:46 PM	#1711
rthuey twist your wrist!!! Joined: May 2005 Location: insanity is not as easy as i make it look Oddometer: 2,254	prolly not the spot for it. but what makes it a toaster? been mentioned a couple times recently here. __________________ We're gonna go ridin!!!

09-14-2012, 10:13 AM	#1712
ignatz72 call me iggy Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Mid-South, M-town Oddometer: 600	The small gas tank looks like a toaster oven. Usually called toaster tanks. __________________ Current: 93 R100GS, 04 XR650L Prior: 73 CB350, 77 R100/7, 83 R100RT I love every motorcycle I've owned and even some that I haven't.

09-14-2012, 12:54 PM	#1714
Braggus Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: The Hague Oddometer: 11	My "new" ride, lot's of fun! Now that the rebuilding of the XJ 750 Seca will take more time than expected, I had to get another ride. Last monday i bought a '86 Honda CB700SC Nighthawk. 210 euro's as if i'm correct by today's currency 275,- bucks. One new rear tyre and it ride's like new. Soon the front shocks need new seals and some small electrical problems needs to be fixed. The previous owner placed strange looking headlight. Still thinking what to do with it. For now, a great ride and a lot of fun.

09-14-2012, 03:33 PM	#1715
Sam Bateman Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: Arvonia, Virginia Oddometer: 16	A Couple of My $1500 Bikes Here's my '83 Honda GL 650I. $1,500.00 in basically ride-away condition. Added the Krausers for some real luggage space. Runs like a top and returns 60 - 65 mpg. Yeah, it's an Old Phart's bike but hey.... it suits ME! Here's my '99 BMW R1100RL. $1,038.00 in non-running condition. The stupid prat previous owner had put it away in his garage for 3+ years with half a tank of oxygenated fuel. So far replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, had fuel injectors cleaned and it's running but needs further maintenance. Gonna be pretty nice once I get the valves adjusted and the throttle bodies synced.

09-14-2012, 05:43 PM	#1716
SteelB12 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Prince William County, VA Oddometer: 1,211	^^ Nice Vanagon! __________________ 2003 Suzuki Bandit 1200S 2009 KLR650

09-14-2012, 08:31 PM	#1717
Yokomo Gorilla Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: The Little Apple Oddometer: 1,951	$1038? weird price __________________ bikes

09-15-2012, 10:44 AM	#1720
Sam Bateman Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: Arvonia, Virginia Oddometer: 16	Wow! I guess we have some cross-pollination going on between here and The Samba! Howdy Campism. Yep, that's my '86 Westy in the background. Might explain why no-one sees it much, huh? Seeing as how it lives most of it's life in that barn. I got to do better.... The $1,038.00 for the R1100 is a result of it being sold by a car stealership. They insisted that they MUST add on their fees and charges so, I offered them $1,500.00 total to include everything. Looking at the Bill-of-Sale, the bike is listed at $1,038.00. And, more importantly, it was listed that way when I went to DMV and had to pay taxes.

09-15-2012, 06:59 PM	#1723
birds Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: North NJ Oddometer: 123	I haven't gotten to read this whole post, but I'm down with this concept so Ill post this before reading it all. Honda vf700s. Bought it in April or around then for $700. It ran but not well. Went through a cycle of reading the manual (which seems to be for every 80's v4) and buying parts and putting the carbs together and trying it out and taking the carbs off and ordering parts and so on. Probably spent $1000 overall with a couple outstanding expenses that I know about. Also, I almost burned this bike, like it was on fire and I was smacking it out with a shop rag. singed some of the wiring but not too bad. birds screwed with this post 09-17-2012 at 05:52 PM

09-16-2012, 12:25 AM	#1724
gunnabuild1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Ipswich Queensland Oddometer: 360	Rode it home, 200k looks better in the photo than in life,brakes excellent,motor goes hard no smoke,amazing how much difference in feel between the naked version than the faired one considering that it is the identical bike $765,brand new master cylinder,receipts for servicing over $1000k 2 weeks ago.I love e-bay Fits well with this one And I have a 750 as well,anyone sense a theme here?

09-16-2012, 05:46 AM	#1725
Yokomo Gorilla Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: The Little Apple Oddometer: 1,951	Super Dave rides again! Why would anyone put 1k into a bike with 200k and then sell it? __________________ bikes

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