Author Topic: need your help targeting good bike for price point (Read 8262 times)

Cholla · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2011, 12:06:16 PM »

Carbed, not FI.

But, a couple on the STL CL...a 2000 model for $2250....if it's decent I'd be all over it.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/2412152955.html

ZG · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2011, 12:14:32 PM »

Yep, it is a carb'd bike, not ideal but still a very good candidate right now from what I'm finding... I'm finding some of these Voyagers in decent shape that fall right in line with the funding available for this. Look like a comfy ride, has luggage, and shaft drive.

Are they good bikes? Any known commonly problems with them?

nosaint7 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2011, 12:25:40 PM »

ZG1200 V'ger's - Well liked by those I know that have/had one. Several with over 100k miles with no big issues. Plastic hard to come by if needed.

Tom J. · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2011, 03:38:17 PM »

I'm partial to Kawi's, but might I suggest you expand your search to include the Yamaha Venture Royale... looks just like the Voyager. The father-in-law had one (the Yamaha) waaaay back in the day. Good running bike, very strong V-4 1300 cc engine, all the bells and whistles.

ZG · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2011, 03:42:03 PM »

Thanks Tom, much appreciated! I'll check that one out.

Tom J. · « **Reply #25 on:** May 31, 2011, 03:47:52 PM »

a couple older ones in the Phx area:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/2358212715.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/2398652119.html
a little newer (the look has changed on the newer ones):
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/2351368968.html

-anyway, you get the idea...

Tom J. · « **Reply #26 on:** May 31, 2011, 03:53:59 PM »

a couple Voyagers on C.L... phx area:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/2367265783.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/2408095492.html

and this listing is for a "honda" voyager... you might snooker this guy out of a lot of money since he obviously can't read!
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/2344570043.html

ZG · « **Reply #27 on:** May 31, 2011, 04:01:59 PM »

Got it, yes Tom I'm checking these in my area now. I'm in Portland OR, hoping to find something local, or at least within a couple hour drive worse case. I've got a pretty good list of candidates so far and emails out to sellers...

Thanks for the help.

I did do some google searchers and from what I've been reading so far the 4 cyl Voyager is better than the 6 cyl one, anyone out there agree or disagree with this??

blue14 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 31, 2011, 06:53:57 PM »

Another well thought of bike....ZZR 1200. Chain, carbs but otherwise mostly modern as opposed to Voyager.

Cholla · « **Reply #29 on:** May 31, 2011, 06:56:47 PM »

The 6 banger was injected and the electronics were somewhat troublesome. The dash was all LCD readout and was troublesome, too. The rest of the bike was straightforward Kawasaki, aka bulletproof. The V XII was conventional with carbs and analog dash, but dead reliable...except IIRC the radio.

Tom J. · « **Reply #30 on:** June 01, 2011, 08:44:46 AM »

...did the Voyager have KiPass

Ha! -gotta work KiPass into every thread.

ZG · « **Reply #31 on:** June 16, 2011, 04:59:25 PM »

Quote from: Tom J. on May 31, 2011, 03:38:17 PM

I'm partial to Kawi's, but might I suggest you expand your search to include the Yamaha Venture Royale... looks just like the Voyager. The father-in-law had one (the Yamaha) waaaay back in the day. Good running bike, very strong V-4 1300 cc engine, all the bells and whistles.

What do you think of this one Tom? It just posted up on CL and is local to me, price is right for my brother in-laws budget...

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/2444327787.html

ZG · « **Reply #32 on:** June 18, 2011, 10:17:35 PM »

What do you guys think of this one?

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/2439230950.html

Shadowofshoe · « **Reply #33 on:** June 19, 2011, 06:31:38 PM »

Hate to say it but well maintained BMW R series are great bikes ....................hard to find

Mikr

ZG · « **Reply #34 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:17:57 PM »

Quote from: Shadowofshoe on June 19, 2011, 06:31:38 PM

Hate to say it but well maintained BMW R series are great bikes ....................hard to find

Mikr

I was tracking this K1 SoS, it didn't make the reserve though...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270763868057+&viewitem=&clk_rvr_id=241920468077

Tom J. · « **Reply #35 on:** June 20, 2011, 08:09:35 AM »

ZG,
That Venture appears much cleaner than any I've seen recently- might be worth a look.
If there are no oil leaks (those v-4's mostly have seal problems) and it's not blowing smoke out, it might be a low-risk purchase... a decent amount of bike for the $$
good luck.... let the guy know that it's spelled 'tears'. "No tares in seat."

mikeboileau · « **Reply #36 on:** June 20, 2011, 08:14:53 AM »

Quote from: ZG on June 18, 2011, 10:17:35 PM

What do you guys think of this one?

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/2439230950.html

Reconstructed title. It was totalled at one time.

ZG · « **Reply #37 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:37:33 AM »

Quote from: mikeboileau on June 20, 2011, 08:14:53 AM

Reconstructed title. It was totalled at one time.

Yes, he said he bought it that way, and that the "totaled" happen with the owner prior to him and that it was only cosmetic but all the bodywork was replaced with oem...

Definitely some risk, but if it could be had for $1500 then it is a possibility??

ZG · « **Reply #38 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:46:39 AM »

Quote from: Tom J. on June 20, 2011, 08:09:35 AM

ZG,
That Venture appears much cleaner than any I've seen recently- might be worth a look.
If there are no oil leaks (those v-4's mostly have seal problems) and it's not blowing smoke out, it might be a low-risk purchase... a decent amount of bike for the $$
good luck.... let the guy know that it's spelled 'tears'. "No tares in seat."

Yep, I went and looked at it this weekend, no smoke but did see some oil on the under side of the motor. I was really surprised at how many options it had for being a 25 year old bike, radio, cb intercom, cruise control, adjustable air suspension setting at the push of a button for heavy loads or passenger, on board computer, etc, all factory original and in working order...

It could use a little TLC to clean it up and also needs new tires.

mikeboileau · « **Reply #39 on:** June 20, 2011, 10:41:31 AM »

Quote from: ZG on June 20, 2011, 09:37:33 AM

Yes, he said he bought it that way, and that the "totaled" happen with the owner prior to him and that it was only cosmetic but all the bodywork was replaced with oem...

Definitely some risk, but if it could be had for $1500 then it is a possibility??

I agree with that. Main thing is that you know this is the case before you buy it, and it is priced accordingly.

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