Looking for opinions on a motorcycle

[Anger]

Nice looker with lots of farkles.... I know it's above your $4k limit but hey now... The mrs has the 865CC bonneville, and I like to ride it. It's small and light. I won't post up any more greater than 10% over your $4k limit from this one on...

2012 Triumph Speedmaster $6300

2012 Triumph Speedmaster $6300 - TWT Forums

 

[Anger]

So it really is an automatic?
Handamatics were back in the early 80s ...

must be a dealer error. ad says both auto and manual.

 

[mitchntx]

Good Lord willing, no surprises and no hurdles, this is coming home with me tomorrow.

04 VTX 1800T
10K miles
Fully loaded

Owner said he hasn't ridden it in 2 years and is tired of tripping over it.

 

[grasshopperglock]

Hell Yeah

 

[Anger]

contrats. too much rain and other things (work) has kept me off my bike for way too long.

 

[Lumberjack98]

Very nice!

 

[TX69]

I'd talk them down on this one. Seems to be a great deal.

1998 Honda VALKYRIE F6 MOTORCYLCE

With miles like that it will need some serious work. Those carbs won't keep running right without use. Make sure to ask them to start it and listen to it run before you buy anything.

 

[96fordsix]

Sweet! Sitting that long it will need some TLC. Enjoy

 

[txinvestigator]

Good Lord willing, no surprises and no hurdles, this is coming home with me tomorrow.

04 VTX 1800T
10K miles
Fully loaded

Owner said he hasn't ridden it in 2 years and is tired of tripping over it.

sweet

 

[mitchntx]

Sweet! Sitting that long it will need some TLC. Enjoy

The price reflects the need for a tune, fluids, brakes and tires.

He said it starts and drives, so the fuel system seems OK.
I'm sure a battery will be needed as well.

He said his neighbor bought it new.
A couple years later, he bought a Gold Wing and talked him into the VTX.
The new owner hadn't ridden in 30 years.
Says it was too much for him.
Helluva "re-starter" bike.

 

[matefrio]

Nice bike. It's the 1800 cc big brother of my 1100 cc Honda Sabre engine. They ride well.

Carbs will need balanced.

Also those 1800cc bikes had a bad grounding issue IIRC where the factory tried to ground the electric they messed up most of the time. Double check the ground points that they don't have paint\rust on it.

There are forums specifically about just about all models of motorcycles I recommend you read over some of them for common issues.

 

[mitchntx]

Thanks for the HU ...

1800s are FI which was high on my list.
I've jacked with too many in-line 4 in my lifetime.

According to multiple sites, the grounding issue was a result of a brass bolt, through a copper ring connector attached to a steel frame covered in paint.
Had a real science experiment going on ... tech bulletins addressing start, idle, fuel pressure, fuel mileage, blown lamps all link back to this one ground under the tank.

Similar problems with the coil bracket.
Supposedly limited to 02-03 models, but recommended to put eyes on and check for every X.

Back in the day, Continental was the go-to tire. Now it appears Michelin and Dunlop are the elite tires.
I would appreciate any first person experiences.

 

[TheDan]

Very nice. Do those little back rests help a lot? Seems like they would. Why doesn't everyone have one? lol...

 

[matefrio]

Very nice. Do those little back rests help a lot? Seems like they would. Why doesn't everyone have one? lol...

I have one. Nice except when you're throwing your leg over or off the bike. Need to remember to put it down first.

 

[Sugar Land]

Nice looking bike mitch.

 

[mitchntx]

Just unloaded and trying to get insurance to get an inspection to get a registration ... arfh!

She needs TLC and some maintenance, along with a new set of shoes.

She goes like the wind ...

 

[Sugar Land]

Congrats mitch

 

[Skip]

Congratulations bud, kinda reminds me of my Heritage. Don't forget to get your Gremlin Bell.....lol

"Character is doing the right thing even when no one is watching"

 

[txinvestigator]

Just unloaded and trying to get insurance to get an inspection to get a registration ... arfh!

She needs TLC and some maintenance, along with a new set of shoes.

She goes like the wind ...

That is really nice looking

 

[96fordsix]

"Back in the day, Continental was the go-to tire. Now it appears Michelin and Dunlop are the elite tires.
I would appreciate any first person experiences."

Michelin Commanders are fairly new, seem to be real good, Dunlop has some good tires. Also look at Metzler ME888's also. Not sure about any Connies though.