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Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose?
I was watching American restorer (I think that's what it's called) last night. Someone brought him a 1967 50cc Harley to restore. Seems like they used to make mopeds, years ago.
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Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose?
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Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose?
I've never owned anything larger than a 250. It's a societal statement against "bigger is better" for me.
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Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose?
For the OP, speaking from experience, I'm very glad I bought an 800cc. For my commute (where I have on ramps and off ramps as well as frequent stretches of 70mph - all during rushhour), it's exactly what I needed as an upgrade over the GZ. The one thing I've found hard to swallow is the 40mpg vs the 70mpg I was getting with the GZ. My 800 has aftermarket pipes (yes, loud), and if I had to do it over again, I probably would have purchased a bigger bike with standard pipes resulting in slightly better mpg.
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Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose?
800 cc's will take you anywhere on the planet. A strong 500 will do the job too if it is a good fit. I have my sight set on an old 1400 Intruder if a good one comes along. Don't need the size so much as want the look and the least amount of maintenance involved.
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Re: Love my GZ.. but when time to move on... What to choose?
Still like my bike very much.
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I've been looking at the Star Bolt. Competing with the HD 883. Look nice and good pricing
. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/274/16...omparison.aspx |
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