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Post by floridagull on Oct 18, 2018 20:07:17 GMT -5
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Post by kevinharrell on Oct 19, 2018 5:03:55 GMT -5
29,000 miles is a lot, but a Honda will last a lot longer. I would jump on that deal any day of the week and twice on Sunday. The other bikes are more because of lower mileage, they are not overpriced, the yellow one is underpriced.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 20, 2018 0:15:11 GMT -5
29,000 miles is a lot, but a Honda will last a lot longer. I would jump on that deal any day of the week and twice on Sunday. The other bikes are more because of lower mileage, they are not overpriced, the yellow one is underpriced. The Honda Reflex is a really nice old-school 250 and with normal maintenance should last well, WELL past 50K miles. My old Kymco 250 is somewhat similar, and these often go 50-85K miles before needing any major rebuilding.
And I'm a real sucker for the YELLOW ones! LOL!Leo in Texas |
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Post by floridagull on Oct 20, 2018 7:11:34 GMT -5
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 20, 2018 22:46:05 GMT -5
That's because you know a good deal when you see one! Reminder... "If you SNOOZE, you LOSE!"  |
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Post by w650 on Oct 21, 2018 15:41:04 GMT -5
Once again, why does everyone think of 29,000 miles as a lot. My car just broke 25,000. Should I sell that?
Unless a a bike has been flogged any engine built in the 21st century should be capable of outlasting its owner. I bought a 1983 Kawasaki with 42,000 miles. It runs like a rabbit, starts every time and gets fifty miles to the gallon on a good run. I would take it anywhere and two years ago did a nice evening ride of 300 miles with it.
Listen to the engine, look at the body work and see if the owner kept a log.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 23, 2018 0:37:24 GMT -5
Once again, why does everyone think of 29,000 miles as a lot. My car just broke 25,000. Should I sell that? Unless a a bike has been flogged any engine built in the 21st century should be capable of outlasting its owner. I bought a 1983 Kawasaki with 42,000 miles. It runs like a rabbit, starts every time and gets fifty miles to the gallon on a good run. I would take it anywhere and two years ago did a nice evening ride of 300 miles with it. Listen to the engine, look at the body work and see if the owner kept a log. When I was a kid, cars were thought to be pretty well worn out at 50K miles but with good care would often remain serviceable past 100K. Bikes were considered over the hill at around 30K miles.
HOWEVER... Metalurgy and parts fit were absolutely "Fred Flintstone" compared to vehicles made from around 1990 or so. Old rides needed boring and a "ring-job" now and then. Also a "valve-job". Steel and aluminum parts wore, and WORE OUT FAST from friction... But modern rides use metals that are probably 50% more durable, with incredibly precise fit. They last many, MANY years and many, MANY miles!
Modern vehicles of all types are often still great transportation for many years and miles after they are past 10 years old, with more than 100K miles on the clock! They are expensive, but considering how long they last, they are still better buys dollar-for-dollar than the old ones... And ESPECIALLY economical when purchased used.My old Kymco 250 is an '07 with 20K miles and doesn't use a drop of water or oil. Her starter relay went bad and I'll put on the new one when the rain stops... ONLY repair needed so far! My Honda car is an '04 and is literally like new! 120K miles and runs and drives no different from one made this year!
The "Good old days" were fun, but modern stuff is from a different and much better planet!Leo in Texas |
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