Should I trade my XL600 for a 700 Nighthawk?

truthfriend7 · 04-11-2009, 10:54 AM

Hi guys, I'm torn between the 2 and would like some advice. I have a chance to trade my 86 xl600 for an 84 nighthawk 700s. My xl has a fresh top end and a bunch of new parts. However it's not very good cosmetically and the lights and signals are all rigged. The 700 seems to be in good shape and just had $800 worth of work done (carb cleaning, new seals, oil, starter, etc.), but it has 32,000 miles already on it and will probably need new clutch plates and springs soon.

I'm torn because I'd like to have something good for streets that my wife can ride on the back of occasionally. As well as something easier to ride. But I also want it to last a long time and be easy to work on as well as holding its value. What are your thoughts? I'll probably need to give the guy an answer by this Monday. Thanks.

MY BIKE (86 xl600):

THE OTHER ONE (84 nighthawk 700):

04-11-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
truthfriend7 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 92	Should I trade my XL600 for a 700 Nighthawk? Hi guys, I'm torn between the 2 and would like some advice. I have a chance to trade my 86 xl600 for an 84 nighthawk 700s. My xl has a fresh top end and a bunch of new parts. However it's not very good cosmetically and the lights and signals are all rigged. The 700 seems to be in good shape and just had $800 worth of work done (carb cleaning, new seals, oil, starter, etc.), but it has 32,000 miles already on it and will probably need new clutch plates and springs soon. I'm torn because I'd like to have something good for streets that my wife can ride on the back of occasionally. As well as something easier to ride. But I also want it to last a long time and be easy to work on as well as holding its value. What are your thoughts? I'll probably need to give the guy an answer by this Monday. Thanks. MY BIKE (86 xl600): THE OTHER ONE (84 nighthawk 700):
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