Best Jap Cruiser???

[(RIP) Proff]

I was out today on a Suzuki Volusia intruder 800cc Absolutely loverly bike to ride..
8K miles, immaculate 53 or4? plate all books, data tagged BLACK and only £3200 to me It was one of the matching pair two "older" folk had and we converted the other one to a Trike......

Interested ???

The price will be considerably higher to normal punter, I just get it at mates rates { exactly what it owes him } £4K for one with higher mileage in Bridge Exeter


It's this model and has a screen

I can get genuine pics for tomorrow if you are interested

 

[Twotter]

Thanks Proff but there's something a bit closer to home which I'm off to see over the weekend

 

[Alf Garnett]

Wy not aBMW 1200C or Montauk,there brill and for five Grand you will get a nice one,i luve mine...

 

[Rob Farmer]

Guzzi Californias are worth a look. Still enjoying mine - just as happy sitting at 50 as it is at 100. sounds superb as well.

 

[Twotter]

I test rode a R1200C a few years ago and it was a great laugh, so I would go for one if I could find the right bike at the right price.

I like the Guzzi too but sub £5k will I be looking at an 'enthusiasts' bike???

Have to say I still like the looks of the Kwak Drifter

 

[Rob Farmer]

I like the Guzzi too but sub £5k will I be looking at an 'enthusiasts' bike???

Mines a 2001 and cost £3k from our local Guzzi Dealer, full Guzzi service history, Brand new panniers and a load of after market parts. Check out Ebay 2k - 3K should get you a nice low mileage machine.

This ones just been sold on Ebay Cali on Ebay

I went to look at an 8 month old Guzzi Vintage with 2,500 miles on it for £5800 -> Cali Vintage

 

[Rob Farmer]

Have to say I still like the looks of the Kwak Drifter

Get in touch with Humbug on this site. He runs the Drifter owners website.

 

[Twotter]

So many choices

Cleaned my bike up today so that will be going up for sale shortly

 

[boxer]

Don't know if it's any help, but Yamaha are doing 0% over 3 yrs on a range of bikes that includes cruisers:
FJR1300A
FZ1
FZ1 ABS
FZ1 Fazer
FZ1 Fazer ABS
FZ6 S2
FZ6 S2 Fazer
FZ6 S2 Fazer ABS
XJ6
XJ6 ABS
XJ6 Diversion
XJ6 Diversion ABS
XJR1300
XT660R
XT660X
XT660Z Ténéré
XV1900 Midnight Star
XVS1300A Midnight Star
XVS950A Midnight Star
YZF-R6
X-CITY250
X-MAX250
X-MAX250 SE

 

[Twotter]

Don't know if it's any help, but Yamaha are doing 0% over 3 yrs on a range of bikes that includes cruisers:

Thanks mate, but Mrs Twotter and I have already 'discussed' this option.
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....she said no!

 

[Deleted member TF]

That says it all, really

If you were discussing big traillies, it'd be akin to saying "Don't bother with a KTM Adventure - it's not the real deal"


Al

Agreed.......but which one of the big trail bikes IS the real deal?
As far as the original topic, imo,Japanese customs are just a rip-off of everything Harley. Good bikes they may be, but imitation Harleys nonetheless, whereas the KTM is a great bike in it's own right.
Blackal,if you really,really wanted a '66 Bonneville or a Ducati 916,would you put up with a Kawasaki W650 or a Suzuki TL1000?

 

[longdog]

I was in a certain HD main dealership a few months ago discussing this very subject. The sales manager from the Buell side toldme that they gey loads of Jap cuisers part-exed for Harleys.

He also told me that "if you want a bike that breaks down regularly, needs constant cleaning and still rusts, then by a Harley, but if you want a riliable bike that goes forever, then buy aJap cruiser".

 

[longdog]

My mate has just bought a Suzuki Volusia 800 after riding British and Japanese sports bikes and sports tourers and he loves it!!!!!!!!!

I was in a certain HD main dealership a few months ago discussing this very subject. The sales manager from the Buell side toldme that they gey loads of Jap cuisers part-exed for Harleys.

He also told me that "if you want a bike that breaks down regularly, needs constant cleaning and still rusts, then by a Harley, but if you want a riliable bike that goes forever, then buy aJap cruiser". And no, I wont tell you the name of the dealership!


But I still love riding Harleys!!!!!!!!

 

[Twotter]

There's obviously a certain kudos that goes with the brand, but as a more 'mature' figured gentleman I look an idiot on a Sportster and financial realities rule out the bigger bikes for me.

If I had the money I'd probably go for a Victory since there is a dealer just up the road

 

[captainpugwash]

well if you must , ive tryed one sometime back and boy was it fit , yamaha roadstar warrior they only did them for afew years and they were mental money here but they can be had for about 4-5 k

 

[Twotter]

That's cool looking but I ended up scratching a different itch