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katoranger · 02-16-2014, 09:31 AM

The LTD is a kawasaki. It may have been a GS450 Suzuki. Similar bike. If you like the vtwin look hold out for the virago. Otherwise a 450 Jap bike will get you around nicely.

$225 with a salvage title. Depends on what you have to do to register it. Florida may be an easy state.

Daeouse · 02-16-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm pretty sure the LTD is a Kawasaki. It could make an interesting brat style, like this one:

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Originally Posted by katoranger

The LTD is a kawasaki. It may have been a GS450 Suzuki. Similar bike. If you like the vtwin look hold out for the virago. Otherwise a 450 Jap bike will get you around nicely.

$225 with a salvage title. Depends on what you have to do to register it. Florida may be an easy state.

I stand corrected. Derp!

It was indeed a Kawasaki 450LTD similar to this:

It doesn't look as good as that one, however the frame looked pretty good, with minor surface corrosion in a few places. It didn't have the front fender that I can remember. It wasn't perfect, but it wasn't horrible. I am, however, partial to the V-Twin, so I may wait. Like I've mentioned, things are in a transitional state at the moment, so maybe soon I may just be able to acquire the Virago.

Anyone know any other Jap or similar V-Twin I should keep an eye out for?

Weldangrind · 02-16-2014, 12:35 PM

I like the 45 degree layout of the Suzuki Intruder better than the 90 degree Virago, but they both have shaft drive. I don't like shaft drive because of the complexity and the lack of gearing options. I rode a shaft drive 1200 Virago that sounded like it was revving itself to death at 65mph.

If you're not set on a v-twin, you might be interested in a Suzuki Savage. You could go the Ryca route.

http://www.rycamotors.com/bikes/

Daeouse · 02-16-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

If you're not set on a v-twin, you might be interested in a Suzuki Savage. You could go the Ryca route.

http://www.rycamotors.com/bikes/

I like the way you think. Those Ryca kits are very sexy indeed. . .

Weldangrind · 02-16-2014, 03:09 PM

In case you didn't spot it on Ryca's site, here's Leno's impression:

It's remarkable what you can do with a Savage. There aren't many bikes that would make a good UJM, café, bobber and street tracker.

katoranger · 02-16-2014, 04:31 PM

Honda made a 500 shadow and also a the vlx600. Both are vtwins.

Daeouse · 02-23-2014, 02:41 PM

Bad news on the Zongshen in Tallahassee, buying it is simply impractical unless I get a large amount of money that I haven't foreseen. The price is fine, but shipping, courier, or getting it myself is simply too expensive to justify it. Which is a terrible shame. :(

Keeping my eyes open. . .

FastDoc · 02-23-2014, 08:17 PM

You guys may remember, about a year ago, I came across a nice clean Suzuki Savage for about $1500. I thought about biting, because I like the looks of the Ryca kit. I researched the kit, and although it is a great deal for what you get, it still does add up to a chunk of change. One of the very best looking motorcycles on the road though.

katoranger · 02-23-2014, 08:23 PM

I found a few that interested me. I think you are in the Tampa area.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/4346658199.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/4345845329.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/4345139315.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/4309117857.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/4336760301.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/4343149162.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/4342608502.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/4342846168.html

Daeouse · 02-23-2014, 09:20 PM

Some of those are promising indeed. . . Thanks, Kato!

katoranger · 02-23-2014, 09:48 PM

I did a quick search under a $1000 to see what was out there.

Daeouse · 02-23-2014, 09:57 PM

I check every now and then, but I rarely cast such a large net as that. . . maybe that's why I don't find that much. LOL
That Honda Twinstar interests me greatly. . .

katoranger · 02-24-2014, 01:48 PM

I liked the twinstar too. I tried for months to buy one that was chained to a porch. It sat there for years untouched. They would not sell it saying they planned to fix it up. The porch fell down around the bike.

FastDoc · 02-24-2014, 02:20 PM

My restored 1972 CB175 is the predecessor of the Twin Star. Of all the motorcycles I have owned, at least 50, Little Sweetie is one of my favorites. You would like a Twin Star.

Daeouse · 02-24-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I liked the twinstar too. I tried for months to buy one that was chained to a porch. It sat there for years untouched. They would not sell it saying they planned to fix it up. The porch fell down around the bike.

What a travesty. A terrible example of stupidity causing destruction. . .

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

My restored 1972 CB175 is the predecessor of the Twin Star. Of all the motorcycles I have owned, at least 50, Little Sweetie is one of my favorites. You would like a Twin Star.

I think I would indeed. . .

02-16-2014, 09:31 AM	#106
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The LTD is a kawasaki. It may have been a GS450 Suzuki. Similar bike. If you like the vtwin look hold out for the virago. Otherwise a 450 Jap bike will get you around nicely. $225 with a salvage title. Depends on what you have to do to register it. Florida may be an easy state. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-16-2014, 12:35 PM	#108
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like the 45 degree layout of the Suzuki Intruder better than the 90 degree Virago, but they both have shaft drive. I don't like shaft drive because of the complexity and the lack of gearing options. I rode a shaft drive 1200 Virago that sounded like it was revving itself to death at 65mph. If you're not set on a v-twin, you might be interested in a Suzuki Savage. You could go the Ryca route. http://www.rycamotors.com/bikes/ __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-16-2014, 03:09 PM	#110
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	In case you didn't spot it on Ryca's site, here's Leno's impression: It's remarkable what you can do with a Savage. There aren't many bikes that would make a good UJM, café, bobber and street tracker. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-16-2014, 04:31 PM	#111
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Honda made a 500 shadow and also a the vlx600. Both are vtwins. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-23-2014, 02:41 PM	#112
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	Bad news on the Zongshen in Tallahassee, buying it is simply impractical unless I get a large amount of money that I haven't foreseen. The price is fine, but shipping, courier, or getting it myself is simply too expensive to justify it. Which is a terrible shame. :( Keeping my eyes open. . . __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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02-23-2014, 08:17 PM	#113
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You guys may remember, about a year ago, I came across a nice clean Suzuki Savage for about $1500. I thought about biting, because I like the looks of the Ryca kit. I researched the kit, and although it is a great deal for what you get, it still does add up to a chunk of change. One of the very best looking motorcycles on the road though. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-23-2014, 08:23 PM	#114
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I found a few that interested me. I think you are in the Tampa area. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/4346658199.html http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/4345845329.html http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/4345139315.html http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/4309117857.html http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/4336760301.html http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/4343149162.html http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/4342608502.html http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/4342846168.html __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-23-2014, 09:20 PM	#115
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	Some of those are promising indeed. . . Thanks, Kato! __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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02-23-2014, 09:48 PM	#116
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I did a quick search under a $1000 to see what was out there. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-23-2014, 09:57 PM	#117
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	I check every now and then, but I rarely cast such a large net as that. . . maybe that's why I don't find that much. LOL That Honda Twinstar interests me greatly. . . __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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02-24-2014, 01:48 PM	#118
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I liked the twinstar too. I tried for months to buy one that was chained to a porch. It sat there for years untouched. They would not sell it saying they planned to fix it up. The porch fell down around the bike. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-24-2014, 02:20 PM	#119
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	My restored 1972 CB175 is the predecessor of the Twin Star. Of all the motorcycles I have owned, at least 50, Little Sweetie is one of my favorites. You would like a Twin Star. __________________ Happy to serve. Last edited by FastDoc; 02-24-2014 at 02:57 PM.
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