"MountainCommand" (MountainCommand)
04/04/2014 at 20:17 • Filed to: None
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"MountainCommand" (MountainCommand)
04/04/2014 at 20:17 • Filed to: None | 0
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...this bike isnt a NP at 1,000$. Its a 1985 gpz 900r with 23K miles. My sister and i are seriously beginning to look into buying a bike to share. And for me to learn how to work on a bike. Thoughts?
Dunnik
> MountainCommand
04/04/2014 at 20:24 |
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Those 80's Japanese bikes are as bulletproof as some of the cars, and that one has stupidly low miles. If you know some basic motorcycle maintenance then I'd say go for it, assuming you and your sister can handle a 900cc sport bike. Personally I'd look for something smaller, a 500 or 550?
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MountainCommand
> Dunnik
04/04/2014 at 20:29 |
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I hate to say it, but my sister is more bike experienced than me. Im in it for more of the technical/mechanical learning since a bike is much smaller and easier to work on in small spaces.
Im only bringing this one out since it came up on my daily CL search. Id prefer a lower cc too, but for the price? would i be stupid to pass it up? Also, you dont have to use all 900cc's the first ride out. I rarely hit vtec in my car... let alone 4k rpms.. I wont be stupid on something this dangerous.
yamahog
> MountainCommand
04/04/2014 at 20:31 |
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I'm not familiar with those kawis, so I'd have to say age breeds unreliability. Remember, if a car breaks down on you mid-drive, you can just pull off to the shoulder, on two wheels it gets a lot more dicey.
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MountainCommand
> yamahog
04/04/2014 at 20:35 |
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Intended use of this bike is a local cruiser (10-20 miles). Maximum 30 miles. But i would set aside a good amount of time and money to research and find out everything i need to do on a bike this old in order to get it in running/reliable condition. Theres no way id just drive away on it, thats for sure. But i totally understand what youre getting at though.
jariten1781
> MountainCommand
04/04/2014 at 21:15 |
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Find a 550. I had one for years and it has plenty of power. The suspensions on the old GPzs can be overdriven, and I can imagine it'd be really easy to do.
As for maintenance, mine was rediculously reliable. I bought it not running for 350 and all I did was adjust the valves and chain, get a new battery, swap out the old oil, and clean the carb. It was litterally perfect after that.
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MountainCommand
> jariten1781
04/04/2014 at 21:54 |
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Is a 550 just as nicely priced? Im running with about a grand for finding a bike (before maintenance costs).
Like i mentioned in another post, im not very likely to use all the power available. Honest.
Does this bike have its own forum community that you know of so i can read up alot about it?
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jariten1781
> MountainCommand
04/04/2014 at 22:02 |
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kzrider is a good forum for the old kawasaki bikes (both street and sport)
Price is sorta in the 'they're worth what someone will pay bracket.' They're old enough that they're rare, but they didn't become collectible. Kind of a crap shoot.
bhardoin
> MountainCommand
04/04/2014 at 22:06 |
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I don't know the answer to your question, but some awful part of my brain definitely read that headline in a full N'sync fashion. Blueh
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MountainCommand
> jariten1781
04/04/2014 at 22:10 |
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Ill check that place out then. Thanks!
Hmm. Ill have to scope out the market (if there are even any) and research a bit to see where they run at the moment.
DollaMoneyAve
> MountainCommand
04/04/2014 at 22:13 |
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Link?
I think it's a good idea. Even if it doesn't run well or for very long, you will still be able to learn to work on bikes and then part it out. NP.
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MountainCommand
> bhardoin
04/04/2014 at 22:18 |
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'Aint nothing but a mistake'
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MountainCommand
> DollaMoneyAve
04/04/2014 at 22:20 |
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i was trying to keep it my secret find but here you go .
pdthedeuce
> MountainCommand
04/05/2014 at 03:15 |
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pdthedeuce
> MountainCommand
04/05/2014 at 03:17 |
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that's the original Ninja ... 10 seconds in the quarter mile and 150 top end ... when new .
Collin
> MountainCommand
04/05/2014 at 15:05 |
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My first bike was an '83 KZ305 that I loved more than any of the subsequent bikes that found their way into my garage. Assuming that your sister is an experienced rider, I don't think 100-ish hp is going to be too much for her to handle, and I always found maintenance to be straightforward. You might have to get a little creative in order to do what you need to do, but creative solutions are half the fun.
At $1000, it's practically a disposable bike too, so if one of you wrecks it, it won't be the end of the world, at least financially speaking.