Broken Cruiser Face Off!

"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5) 11/12/2017 at 13:14 • Filed to: None

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A week or so ago I was talking Harleys, but I think I’ve got the craving knocked down to just a cruiser rather than a full on Harley. To that end, I’ve found three non-Harleys around $1000, and they’re all faulty in one way or another. Let go!

This is the cheapest, oldest, and my least favorite. It’s a $700/bo ‘99 Yamaha V-Star 1100 that likely needs an engine. On the plus side, it can be had for $500. On the down side, it’s old, the engine is small, and Yamaha is my second least favorite brand on these (hey, Suzuki).

This is a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 with a good engine and a bad transmission, and it’s $1200/bo. It’s the newest bike here, with the biggest/most powerful engine, and I’m kinda familiar because I had a ‘98 Vulcan 1500 Classic. It’s going to need a new crankcase, which I can get for $250. The bike comes with its factory hard bags (a BIG plus for me), and a batwing fairing can be added for $300.

Last but certainly not least, a 2000 Victory V92C. This bike is $1200, no word on if that price is flexible, and isn’t actually broken...it runs and rides daily. No, the problem here is a lack of paperwork...no title. My understanding is that I can register it in VT on a bill of sale, so this is likely the best value here. Upside, MURICA. Downside, the Vulcan is a much better looking bike.

Opinions from you degenerates?

McMike > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 11/12/2017 at 13:25

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The 1100 Honda Shadows (ACE/AERO in particular) are good, too. They even have a crude, single-pin crank and the same cylinder angle to potato-potato-potato similar to Milwaukee.

AestheticsInMotion > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 11/12/2017 at 13:30

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I’ve always been a fan of the Kawasaki cruisers. Vulcan gets my vote

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > McMike 11/12/2017 at 13:34

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I think my brand preference would be Harley, Victory, Kawasaki/Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki. I don’t know anybody who’s ever regretted buying a Honda, so I’d be perfectly happy with one.

Tekamul > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 11/12/2017 at 14:34

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TIL 1100 is small.

- Owner of a 450 and 750

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Tekamul 11/12/2017 at 15:57

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Ha, I know right? But I figure for a 300lb guy and a 700lb bike, bigger motor = better motor.

Tristan > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 11/12/2017 at 18:46

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I’d look into the title for the Victory. I’ve always had a soft spot for the V92c, and that’s a big time NP if it isn’t just a titleless paperweight.

McMike > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 11/12/2017 at 20:07

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I had one of those for 12 years. Great bike.