Sad day-gz down for the winter - Page 2

Water Warrior 2 · 11-27-2013, 02:05 AM

Had a Vstrom 650 for 7 years and it was a foolproof, bulletproof bike but I tired of it. I am thinking of a cruiser now with just enough comfort for a day ride with a few stops to stretch the old body parts. Of course I am also looking at an old Gold Wing in good shape. They are very comfy and any parts needed are always available.

Cathy · 11-27-2013, 02:17 AM

Like those old Aspencade ?

I've seen them go for 2-3 with high kms.

Water Warrior 2 · 11-27-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cathy

Like those old Aspencade ?

I've seen them go for 2-3 with high kms.

Early to middle 80's Wings are nice. I would shy away from the Aspencade due to the electronics. Ideally a 84 or 85 Interstate with low miles would be great. They are 1200 cc's with hydraulic lifters(no valve adjustments needed), linked brakes with upgraded suspension and handling over their slightly older brothers.

Cathy · 11-28-2013, 06:12 PM

Those look pretty.

Water Warrior 2 · 11-29-2013, 12:37 AM

Just trying to get a bite on a 82 Wing right now. The seller wants too much with absolutely no maintenance history. I have a $2200 limit set for another bike. I can afford more but I figure to limit my spending now and know there will be certain expenses later on any older bike. Luckily I have friend who is a pretty good mechanic and knows a lot about Wings of the past.
He bought a 84 Wing that needed a lot of TLC and now it runs like new. I am impressed with way he does things.

Cathy · 11-29-2013, 04:30 AM

Good luck, this is the best time to buy and sooner or later they will drop. My Marauder was originally asking $500 more then what I got it for.

Water Warrior 2 · 11-29-2013, 02:43 PM

The owner of the Wing is asking $2950 on CL but will take $2500. Gotta think about this one for a while. Maybe offer $2400 if it looks real good in person. How the heck would I get a 700 pound bike up into the back of my Ranger? Can't/won't ride it back, too many unknowns with a strange bike.

Cathy · 11-30-2013, 02:31 AM

2300-2400 would be great, where is it ?

Water Warrior 2 · 11-30-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cathy

2300-2400 would be great, where is it ?

WhiteRock. I emailed and said I was going to pass on the bike so it's all yours if you want it.

Cathy · 11-30-2013, 01:27 PM

That is not bad, take the ride with BCAA to cover you in case of failure. :3

11-27-2013, 02:05 AM	#11
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Sad day-gz down for the winter Had a Vstrom 650 for 7 years and it was a foolproof, bulletproof bike but I tired of it. I am thinking of a cruiser now with just enough comfort for a day ride with a few stops to stretch the old body parts. Of course I am also looking at an old Gold Wing in good shape. They are very comfy and any parts needed are always available. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-27-2013, 02:17 AM	#12
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 157	Re: Sad day-gz down for the winter Like those old Aspencade ? I've seen them go for 2-3 with high kms.
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11-28-2013, 06:12 PM	#14
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 157	Re: Sad day-gz down for the winter Those look pretty.
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11-29-2013, 12:37 AM	#15
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Sad day-gz down for the winter Just trying to get a bite on a 82 Wing right now. The seller wants too much with absolutely no maintenance history. I have a $2200 limit set for another bike. I can afford more but I figure to limit my spending now and know there will be certain expenses later on any older bike. Luckily I have friend who is a pretty good mechanic and knows a lot about Wings of the past. He bought a 84 Wing that needed a lot of TLC and now it runs like new. I am impressed with way he does things. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-29-2013, 04:30 AM	#16
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 157	Re: Sad day-gz down for the winter Good luck, this is the best time to buy and sooner or later they will drop. My Marauder was originally asking $500 more then what I got it for.
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11-29-2013, 02:43 PM	#17
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Sad day-gz down for the winter The owner of the Wing is asking $2950 on CL but will take $2500. Gotta think about this one for a while. Maybe offer $2400 if it looks real good in person. How the heck would I get a 700 pound bike up into the back of my Ranger? Can't/won't ride it back, too many unknowns with a strange bike.
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11-30-2013, 02:31 AM	#18
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 157	Re: Sad day-gz down for the winter 2300-2400 would be great, where is it ?
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11-30-2013, 01:27 PM	#20
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 157	Re: Sad day-gz down for the winter That is not bad, take the ride with BCAA to cover you in case of failure. :3
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