Thread: So I need a used Road Bike / Cruiser

Here's a selection from my workshop

Originally Posted by P38

@Happy

Have a look at the Suzuki Boulevards,

https://trademe.co.nz/1202801122
Suzuki Boulevard C50 C50T 2007

https://trademe.co.nz/1202465642
Suzuki M109R 2008

https://trademe.co.nz/1205547170
Suzuki Boulevard C90 2005

Or the Kawasaki Vulcans
https://trademe.co.nz/1206001502
Kawasaki Vulcan VN900 2009

https://trademe.co.nz/1163250617
Kawasaki Vulcan 2010



Cheers
Pete

Vulcans are very nice bikes my old boss had one around 1500cc I think it was sounded the part and he got plenty of tickets on it.

Think I ll take a look at a VTX 1800 Honda... Apparently bigger blocks are better value... (In cheese anyway)

sounds like your budget has suddenly grown Happy.... won't get a VTX for that I don't think

Stand corrected, just had a look on TM, you will

If you're going for BIG cruiser twins, Euro bikes cost a fortune to have serviced by dealers.
Just got my '05 R1200RT back from its 80K km service - $925 thanks.
Handles pretty well, rides fine (non-electronic model, so manual spring/rebound setting required) and almost as economical as slower revving cruisers.
My recommendation - check servicing costs before plonking your hard-earned down - Ducati, BMW, Triumph, Moto Guzzi are 'rich'.
HD - if they play up - OUCH!
Jap cruisers (if that's your bag) - reliable, cheap (comparatively) to service and pretty economical (if you're not a 'big thrust at the take off' practitioner).
Sat on an M109R on the weekend.
When the legs get too short (or old), I'd be looking at one of these - or a VTX 1800 (love power).

Originally Posted by Happy

Think I ll take a look at a VTX 1800 Honda... Apparently bigger blocks are better value... (In cheese anyway)

If big block Honda interest you then check out the Honda Rune.
https://trademe.co.nz/1076538605
Honda Rune 2008

Or maybe the Triumph Rocket 3 will get your hand dipping into your pocket and reaching for the cash.
https://trademe.co.nz/1211381978
Triumph Rocket 3 2005

Cheers
Pete

They look a little pricey for me. Reckon I ll probably look at This one.

Originally Posted by Happy

They look a little pricey for me. Reckon I ll probably look at This one.

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Didn't realise you were batting for the other side mate

Originally Posted by Pengy

Didn't realise you were batting for the other side mate

Born ambidextrous like most Irish....
Hung like a Donkey as well of course !!!

Don't worry about cruising , go get a 996

Originally Posted by madmaori

Don't worry about cruising , go get a 996

Crikey no.. Too fast for this old fart ...

Thanks and cheers for all the input fellas. Been looking for a few weeks.

Previously had a couple of new and used HDs and while all good don't need or want that kind of money tied up at present.

So I bought the VTX1800. Heaps of extras (pipes , screen, bags, new Pirellis, after market shocks, power commander and lots more plus all the brand new parts that came off it )
so looking forward to it .. Honda Dealership next to work. Mates with the owner. He reckoned its awesome and they don't see any problems with these pretty much ever.

Roll on Saturday Road Trip

Buell

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Buell

Ha ha see post number 27