Help me Craigslist, Oppo (moto edition)

"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti) 08/16/2019 at 12:50 • Filed to: None

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My ‘73 CL450's timing chain decided to hiccup while riding a few months ago, and has been down since then. I was going to try and re-time the cams, but I’m going to pull the head and rebuild everything with one of my STEM classes instead. While that’s being done, I need to find another bike to ride. This will just be a toy, with no real commuting duties. I’m not too into new bikes, so I’m looking for pre-90s stuff, preferably pre ‘80s, unless it’s something interesting.

I’m into trackers, but am open to all styles. I’d love an old XR750, but they’re an order of magnitude more than I’d like to spend. I’m looking to keep it under $3k for good condition runners, and under $2k for bikes that need some work. I’ve already found some early ‘80s Sporsters in that price range that I’m thinking would make a good base for a street tracker build.

Anyways, show me what your local CL has to offer to help inspire my purchase.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 12:55

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700$ for this minty trail 70!

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 12:56

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Trophy T-100 for 4700$

Fuckkinja > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 12:57

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Just got this out last night to get cleaned up. Dual carbs to clean. 9500 miles. It’s sat since 1995.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 12:58

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Ooooooooo, how about this Honda NU50 Iowa Urban Express for just 6 00$?

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 12:59

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Harley 350 Sprint! 3000$!

Mint!

shop-teacher > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 13:04

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https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/d/chicago-1980-honda-cb750k-dohc/6957941962.html

shop-teacher > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 13:09

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https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/d/chicago-1977-honda-cb550f/6957829649.html

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/d/chenoa-1967-yamaha/6957779299.html

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/d/glen-ellyn-1974-honda-cb750/6957709315.html

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/d/prospect-heights-very-nice-1970-cb450/6952698306.html

OPPOsaurus WRX > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 13:11

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i did a slide around a turn on my mountain bike. there was one more skid mark than tires when i looked back

diplodicus forgot his password > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 13:36

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https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/d/warren-1979-suzuki-gs750-cafe-style/6931484963.html

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/d/lake-orion-1978-yamaha-xs650-barn-find/6915820483.html

https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/d/saint-clair-shores-1976-bmw-r90-6/6937366922.html

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/d/westland-1980-kawasaki-1000/6942982937.html

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/d/troy-1981-suzuki-gs1100e/6951339687.html

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/d/monroe-1972-ts-400-apache/6955923319.html

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/d/petoskey-1972-norton-commando/6936171602.html

PartyPooper2012 > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 14:01

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I have a 1995 shadow 1100 cc in the garage. under 2k. Interested?

Pickup_man > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 14:25

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Take any combination of the following: Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, and 450 , 550, 650, 750. Filter by price range and pick your favorite. Done. At that price range your selection of 80's Japanese bikes in decent to good condition is almost endless. 

thejustache > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 14:34

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None showing up on my local ‘list right now, but might I suggest a ‘77-’79 kz750 twin ? I’ve seen a few done up flat track style and I think they look pretty nice like that, they’re pretty easy to go any direction with . Not fast, but 55ft.lbs of torque isn’t too bad and it’s eager to pull when you roll on the throttle . Simple to work on, and they avoid the CB tax of similarly aged Hondas. I’ve had 1 for 7 years now, although in full disclosure this is the first year I haven’t had it going.

They pop up occasionaly and I’ve seen them from $300-$3k depending upon condition. My bike a couple years ago:

RallyWrench > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 15:02

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Here’s a few that caught my eye.  O nly one suitable Harley though, and it’s partially apart... Couple of cheap XRs and other stuff though.

https://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/atascadero-1982-xr-500/6957618856.html

https://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/paso-robles-yamaha-xs-400/6957379609.html

https://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/atascadero-suzuki-gs-850-cafe-racer/6957321767.html

https://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/san-luis-obispo-1978-yamaha-xs650/6941319807.html

https://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/morro-bay-1982-honda-xr500r/6937247233.html

https://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/atascadero-1979-bmw-r100rs/6956787555.html

https://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/los-osos-cc-sporty/6927497356.html

DipodomysDeserti > thejustache 08/16/2019 at 18:34

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The KZs are definitely on my radar. I know it’s a totally different animal, but I do have a clean kz200 tracker bookmarked.

DipodomysDeserti > RallyWrench 08/16/2019 at 18:37

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NP on that xs650 tracker. I’m eyeballing a super clean original one locally.

DipodomysDeserti > diplodicus forgot his password 08/16/2019 at 18:40

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Very clean xs650

DipodomysDeserti > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 08/16/2019 at 18:41

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That would be great for trolling  Harley riders.

DipodomysDeserti > shop-teacher 08/16/2019 at 18:43

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Those are some clean bikes!

shop-teacher > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 19:39

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Yeah, I really want something along these lines, but if I buy a motorcycle before I buy another camper for the family ... My wife will make me live in that motorcycle.

DipodomysDeserti > shop-teacher 08/16/2019 at 20:35

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Might not be a bad deal.

shop-teacher > DipodomysDeserti 08/16/2019 at 23:12

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That is a beautiful view.