Karaboo

Thanks for that advice. It's just what the PO told me to do, too. It wasn't bad at all. 65mph down the freeway and I didn't even get a chill. At 55 I had my visor open. So, now that it is home, I'll start a new post with pictures of my new baby, after a little cleaning. Now I need to get my membership paid up, before I forget.

I am NOT going to Texas for a motorcycle. I am, however going to go pick one up tomorrow. My only question now is am I going to freeze my *%$ off on the 70 mile trip home. Most of the snow should be melted off the roads, but the high is only going to hit 38 degrees. I am sooo tired of waiting for spring. I mean, COME ON!

I am going to give the 1990 VR one final checkup on Saturday, and if it passes, I will bring it home. That is, if the roads dry out enough after the snow we are supposed to get on Friday. I don't really want to drive through slush and salt for 70 miles.

I got a chance to look at bike B today, and it was not in very good shape, after all. I seriously doubt it only has 23k on it. It must be 123k. There were a lot of cracks, adhesive and extra screws all over the plastic. The bottom of the instrument cluster had a bunch of adhesive on it as well. The aluminum engine cases were very corroded and pitted. Even the aluminum on the handlebars is corroded. Some of the side panels were loose (probably broken posts) and had some broken vents. Trunk had cracks. I think I am going with the first one. I drove it today and it ran without any problems over a short 6 mile run. I may be able to get the battery and tires for under $250. If I can get that off the asking price, I'm in.

Awesome. Off key.. but awesome!

Here is a try at posting picture from the ads.

New to the organization, but have already learned a lot. I am looking at a couple of 1st Gens, and would like some guidance to make my decision. Bike A is a 1990 with 25,000 milesand a lot of bling. It has light bars on the side cases, trunk and front fender. It has KC driving lights, brake rotor covers, side case luggage, all the helmet controls (in a bag, not on helmets) and original tool kit and service manual. He even has a cover for it, but it has not been used, because it is really dirty. It is missing one button on the handlebar radio control, and has a piece of fairing broken where there are wind deflectors bolted on. The battery is weak (original type with sensor), but when charged it started and ran fine. Tires are 8 years old and both are less than 50%. It was mid 40's, so it took full choke for about a minute. Owner wants 3,500 for it. Bike B I have not seen in person yet, but it is a 1989 (same color as A) with 23,000 miles and was in for service this winter. Owner states that ignition module and coils were replaced, along with "full tuneup". I will get the chance to see receipts when I go to check it out. This one has no extra ornaments on it, but it does have drivers backrest. PO passed away and the family fixed it up to sell it. It has a new battery (don't know what kind yet) and tires are 75%. The pictures look really clean. This one can be had for 3,000. Which one? Dennis