What to do.......

I've been recently looking around for a bike as a commuter since we
only have one car. Something to get to work and back etc etc. But I
like to cruise.

My preferences are (in order) 600cc or less, V Twin and shaft drive.

The only things I can think of are a CX500 or a dreaded XZ550. Have
considered an XJ600 or 550, CB600 or even a Zephyr 550. However today
after doing a bit of searching I find a 92 Moto Guzzi V40 on the net.
I presume that these are not available in oz tho - does anyone here
know ?

Can anyone make any other suggestions ??

Thanks heaps.....

 

Honda 600 cruiser (shadow?) would be newer than the CX or XZ.

Its a V-twin shaftie.

Al

 

Its a VT600, also you could look at a 600 Transalp shaft-drive chookie or a
535 Virago, all V-twin shaft drive.

Al

 

Yamaha Virago 535, Dragstar 650, BMW R65/R80. Honda Shadow 750 seems like a
nice bike, on special last year.

Gary

 

In aus.motorcycles on Fri, 20 Feb 2004 17:14:26 +1030

V40? I think they were a very shortlived item. Probably as gutless as
a V35 which was very gutless...

try for a V50 or V65. Sometimes V75 Nevadas can be got. Good bikes
but very ugly. I presume a Breva 750 is well out of your range.

Howabout a Monster 600 Ducati? They cruise fine, and as people consider
them underpowered can be got cheapish. Yeah, chain drive, but even so.

Might find a middleweight Yam Virago, used to be quite a few 550s about.
same styling cues as the Nevada though, you have to like choppery
cruisers... They are shafties.

The Kwak GT550s are getting rather old, but are still a very solid,
reliable comfortable bike. The Zephyr was not as good in my opinion.

Zebee

 

Would 650 count? The CX650 is a much improved CX500 at no
penalty in fuel efficiency (except that caused by actually
wanting to ride the thing). And being over 600 actually
saves insurance in some states!

XJ650 if V-twin isn't quite that important either.

-----sharks

 

Nope, Trannie is a chain drive. The XLV750 is a shaftie.

An R80 is effectively 600cc by the time you divide by BMW
conservatism

-----sharks

 

We're all divided by BMW conservatism!
Clem

 

Hey! Get your own bridge and your own goddamn billy goats!

-----sharks

 

Pat has a good mate with a CX650, had it for a long time. It's been a good
bike, but it's hell to get parts for now. 500 would have better parts
backup as there will be more around the wreckers.

 

Thanks for the input.

Anyone familiar with the Moto Guzzi V50 Monza II ??

 

I have most of a Ducati 250 Monza, that do?

smack

 

"Macphisto" wrote

Nice girl's bike (or blokes with very short legs). Top speed about
165. Very hard to find. Even harder to find one for sale. People just
don't sell Monzas.

Theo

 

NTV650 Revere if you can find one with low k's. Kawasaki ER5 (Not a 'V' but
a twin nonetheless..). What is the budget?

 

I'm in Mensa. Will that do?

 

In aus.motorcycles on Sat, 21 Feb 2004 16:41:33 +1030

Sure.

VEry good bikes, motor parts available off the shelf, cosmetics harder,
but there's a fair bit of stuff out there.

aftermarket electronic ignition is essential, check the drivetrain
carefully, a neglected unijoint can take the gearbox out.

very popular bikes, sell pretty quickly, usually 2500-4000 depending on
heaps of things.

Zebee

 

I know of a Z13 or a TT600...

Hammo

 

think he is looking for bikes that are running

 

TT600...
a Yamaha or one of those rusty pommy thingoes

smack

 

I bought my cx500 because I wanted an "alternative" ride to the sportier
vfr I use for my daily transport.

Take off speed is ordinary, (makes you think twice before darting up the
middle to blast off at the lights), buzzes wildly at around
110, brakes like it's wearing ice skating shoes and handles like a three legged elephant.

Most would say, why bother? I say and call it; character.
If you are looking for a low-maintenance bike and not too fussed about
performance, then the CX500 might be your bike.

If you live in Melbourne and want a closer look or test ride, reply here or
email me at: viferATyahoo.com

vifer