Bikes you've been tempted by lately!

  • Sheath
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • 05 17 1984
More
10 Aug 2020 12:06 #832571 by Sheath
Bikes you've been tempted by lately! was created by Sheath
Hey guys , if your like me then your always looking at bikes for sale whether or not you need them or can afford them! This modified gpz 1100 got my attention today, it's rough around the edges but I like it a lot, the owner is asking for £4000 I'll put up pics of all the details, just wondering what bikes have YOU guys been tempted by lately? !
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • hardrockminer
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
10 Aug 2020 14:39 #832576 by hardrockminer
Replied by hardrockminer on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!
I was looking at a 1999 Kawasaki Nomad with a sidecar. Would like something that I can haul our 3 dogs with. I was also looking for a reasonably priced trike. My left hip has been replaced and my right one is on its last legs, no pun intended. Makes it uncomfortable on a sport bike after a half hour or so with your leg is fixed in one position. But....my shop already has 4 bikes in it. At lest three of them would have to go if I got something else. And I hate parting with my babies!

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 Aug 2020 14:41 #832577 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!

hardrockminer wrote: I was looking at a 1999 Kawasaki Nomad with a sidecar. Would like something that I can haul our 3 dogs with. I was also looking for a reasonably priced trike. My left hip has been replaced and my right one is on its last legs, no pun intended. Makes it uncomfortable on a sport bike after a half hour or so with your leg is fixed in one position. But....my shop already has 4 bikes in it. At lest three of them would have to go if I got something else. And I hate parting with my babies!


Don’t do it!

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
The following user(s) said Thank You: hardrockminer

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 Aug 2020 16:10 #832599 by Shankkole
Replied by Shankkole on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!
The Morgan three wheeler always tempts me, but only a motorcycle to "some".

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 Aug 2020 16:27 #832603 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!

Shankkole wrote: The Morgan three wheeler always tempts me, but only a motorcycle to "some".


SAWEEEET!!!


1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Sheath
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • 05 17 1984
More
10 Aug 2020 21:28 #832628 by Sheath
Replied by Sheath on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!
Hee hee....peter sellers! :laugh: but seriously the Morgan 3 wheeler is a lovely classic design :)
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
11 Aug 2020 06:54 #832646 by Shankkole
Replied by Shankkole on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!
I want to build one with a shovelhead but there are some design issues I'm reading up on , but if not Im going to get a motto guzzi/or goldwing shaft driven starter bike then make that sweet canoe of wood and aluminum to ride the dry river beds around this country known as ROADS. I'm hoping 3-4 years I will start that project as my knees give way.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
11 Aug 2020 11:06 #832658 by Nessism
Replied by Nessism on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!
I saw one of those Morgan's drive in at a car show and it had exposed valve springs churning away. Very cool (in a prehistoric sort of way.)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Sheath
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • 05 17 1984
More
11 Aug 2020 12:26 #832659 by Sheath
Replied by Sheath on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!
My first experience of open valve springs was as a 14 year old one Saturday at the Sammy Miller motorcycle museum, two guys in blue overalls rolled out a manx Norton 500 and started it on electric rollers, man it was LOUD! The valve springs were a blur!
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
11 Aug 2020 13:08 #832661 by cb900f
Replied by cb900f on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!

hardrockminer wrote: I was looking at a 1999 Kawasaki Nomad ....


I'd avoid it if the seller can't prove the POG has been replaced.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
11 Aug 2020 13:39 #832663 by Z1R rider
Replied by Z1R rider on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!

2013 WR250F
been temped for a while, finally pulled the trigger.

1978 KZ1000, Z1R
1999 250 Ninja race bike
2013 WR250F, fun in the dirt
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 Aug 2020 07:15 #832703 by krazee1
Replied by krazee1 on topic Bikes you've been tempted by lately!
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration

Almost hit the buy it now, but the 12 hour drive and the voice of reason intervened! Looks like a good deal to me especially if you are looking for a cheap entrance into motorcycle drag racing.(I am not) I like the reason for the sale, fighting with the wife about racing it!

Mike

Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
1980 KZ750E
1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum