Returning Riders

[Ken C]

I don't think anyone is dissing older bikes in this thread. It's the potential problems that are likely when you combine a non-enthusiast with a fixer-upper that is being questioned.

BTW, I bought a KZ750E brand new in 1984 as a leftover and absolutely loved it, until it was stolen. My replacement- a CB900F (no kidding). That bike was awesome!

[Rick Lee]

Yeah i have recently acquired two 70's bikes and am having a blast getting them road worthy. $75 for one and $200 for the other but as has been stated, I'm an enthusiast and enjoy the whole motorcycle experience not just the fuel savings (although it is a bonus)!

A friend of mine has an 18 yo brother in law and he brought him over to my place to get the low down on motorcycle safty and best practices and i was happy to inform him and even more surprising is that he actually followed my advise...imagine that!

[Evil_Weasel]

I don't think anyone is dissing older bikes in this thread. It's the potential problems that are likely when you combine a non-enthusiast with a fixer-upper that is being questioned.

oh i completely agree. these new commuters are not buying the bikes to restore, they are risking thier necks to save gas money.

i just called noel an old bike hating douche trout because i try to never miss a chance to call noel something.

[Cyclenutz]

oh i completely agree. these new commuters are not buying the bikes to restore, they are risking thier necks to save gas money.

i just called noel an old bike hating douche trout because i try to never miss a chance to call noel something.

Your right but if someone wants to risk their neck on a bike, it means theres one less bonehead in a car or SUV, the biggest danger when on a bike IMHO