Motorcycles

Lee · 11-26-2006, 09:29 PM

Early this summer I really started to get the itch to ride agian.I sold my last bike 8 years ago.So I decide I will be smart and hold off till the fall and find a good deal.Well I decide on the type of bike I want and start looking to see the going prices.I find the Radian goes for $600-$1400 on ebay depending on condition.Great I'm not looking to spend more then $1000.Well I finally win an auction in my price range($1000).But its not just 1 bike its 3.All in need of some tlc.2 Radians and a virago.! Radian is a parts bike.

Now the fun part the bikes are in Indiana 700+ miles away.Well I got lucky my brother in law was going out nthat way the next weekend.I was able to convince him($) to pick them up for me.
I now have the first radian running.Rode it today what a day for end of November.

Oh I almost forgot.about 3 weeks after these came home I was given(yes you read that right) another bike.I was doing some tree work when the ccustomers neighbor asks me if I want a motorcycle.How can I say no to free.

It is a 1977 Kawasaki KZ400 with 633 miles on it.The bike has not been registered since 1979.I have to get this running just because.
Well in my attempt to stop gun whoring I have become a bike whore.When I brought the last one home The wife actually said "you can't start collecting bikes.We don't have anywhere to put them"Well my shed will hold 2 and my brother in law has offered the use of his shed.Winter projects to keep me busy

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c6quad · 11-26-2006, 09:37 PM

damn. you got hooked up. you should sell the kz400 on ebay. a diehard Kawi man may shell out some cash on such a low milage orignal bike.

Fluff · 11-26-2006, 09:39 PM

I love Viragos that is what I ride

Drum · 11-26-2006, 10:48 PM

I'll bet you coulda gotten a cool deal on Al's Harley...

Please be careful, Mr. Scissors.

SuperHiQuality87 · 11-26-2006, 10:55 PM

That kz is sweet you lucky bastard! I love bike also; I grew up with my dad owning about 13. He's got 16 now I think.. I have 3 myself now and I love them all. I'm a HUGE fan of cafe racers. My favorites are the british bike from the 60's. My three are all 70's SOHC Honda 4's.

III

doglb · 11-26-2006, 11:30 PM

I wont lie, I am a Harley man-own two but you sure got a hell of a deal.
Where in Indiana did you have to go, I'm from good old Ft. Wayne. Nice to see that Indiana has some good deals floating around.-congrats!!

Azzy · 11-26-2006, 11:39 PM

Trade you a hurc forthe virago as you pass through?

hehe

Nice bikes there, if you have any questions about the Raidens, my bud has one and has worked on them for a while.

Fluff · 11-27-2006, 01:06 PM

PS, I also have some virago parts from a recent major fuel system upgrade, if needed.

shartley · 11-27-2006, 01:25 PM

Great deal you got there. Way to go.

As each year passes I want more and more to get a bike. Maybe this year will be my year? Or maybe more likely the year after since if things go as I am hoping, this year will have funds go to other things.

Have a great time fixing and riding!

Lee · 11-27-2006, 11:04 PM

c6quad wrote

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damn. you got hooked up. you should sell the kz400 on ebay. a diehard Kawi man may shell out some cash on such a low milage orignal bike.

I just have to get it running and ride it.Its a shame that it sat for so many years.
I can't remember what town in Indiana.
Harley are nice just not my thing.
Azzy I'll have to pass on the Cane.

I rode to work today.It was 40 when I left my house .The other guy that rode in Only has a 12 mile ride mine is 35.When I got there my fingers were numb.Yes I have decent gloves.Part of my ride is highway so 70-80mph is the normal speed if you don't want to get run over.Makes for a bit of wind chill.

11-26-2006, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lee loose nut Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York	Motorcycles Early this summer I really started to get the itch to ride agian.I sold my last bike 8 years ago.So I decide I will be smart and hold off till the fall and find a good deal.Well I decide on the type of bike I want and start looking to see the going prices.I find the Radian goes for $600-$1400 on ebay depending on condition.Great I'm not looking to spend more then $1000.Well I finally win an auction in my price range($1000).But its not just 1 bike its 3.All in need of some tlc.2 Radians and a virago.! Radian is a parts bike. Now the fun part the bikes are in Indiana 700+ miles away.Well I got lucky my brother in law was going out nthat way the next weekend.I was able to convince him($) to pick them up for me. I now have the first radian running.Rode it today what a day for end of November. Oh I almost forgot.about 3 weeks after these came home I was given(yes you read that right) another bike.I was doing some tree work when the ccustomers neighbor asks me if I want a motorcycle.How can I say no to free. It is a 1977 Kawasaki KZ400 with 633 miles on it.The bike has not been registered since 1979.I have to get this running just because. Well in my attempt to stop gun whoring I have become a bike whore.When I brought the last one home The wife actually said "you can't start collecting bikes.We don't have anywhere to put them"Well my shed will hold 2 and my brother in law has offered the use of his shed.Winter projects to keep me busy .

11-26-2006, 11:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
doglb Fear the Dog! Join Date: Jul 2006	I wont lie, I am a Harley man-own two but you sure got a hell of a deal. Where in Indiana did you have to go, I'm from good old Ft. Wayne. Nice to see that Indiana has some good deals floating around.-congrats!! __________________ Feedback: MCB, SCP, EBAY-Just ask! Rogue #11 *"Nothing Personal, Its Just Business"*

11-26-2006, 11:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	Trade you a hurc forthe virago as you pass through? hehe Nice bikes there, if you have any questions about the Raidens, my bud has one and has worked on them for a while. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

11-27-2006, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
shartley COWBOY UP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Concord, NH	Great deal you got there. Way to go. As each year passes I want more and more to get a bike. Maybe this year will be my year? Or maybe more likely the year after since if things go as I am hoping, this year will have funds go to other things. Have a great time fixing and riding! __________________ POG #934 / CPPA #2157 / LPPC #1 / BLACKLEAF OUTFITTERS "Post because you have something to contribute, not because you want to contribute to your post count." - Me A5OG / STRIKE FORCE MEMBER

11-26-2006, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC	damn. you got hooked up. you should sell the kz400 on ebay. a diehard Kawi man may shell out some cash on such a low milage orignal bike.