WTB low km >1000cc v-twin cruiser

[sheddy]

Hi Guys.
Want to get back on the road and I'm looking for a bike. Ideal is 1400 or 1500 intruder or similar. Anyone got one sitting in the shed that needs to be ridden more because it keeps getting dusty?. I want the cruiser style, but those Buells keep tempting me as well.:blip: Thanks

[Waylander]

I know of a guy in town selling a Virago 1100.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=41376057&key=49793

I've seen this bike in person as it's on the road out to Raglan. Very clean. Can take a closer look and attempt a testride for you if you can't do so yourself.

[sheddy]

Cheers for info. Just some basic info would be good, ie year kms colour and indication of pricing. I used to have a XV750 [ I'm sure it used to valve bounce at 150klicks topspeed] it was a good bike, how do you find your 1100, have you had it long?

[Waylander]

Sign said about the same as the Trademe listing, Can wing by later to check Ks.

Colour is light blue with white/tan accents on the tank. Think it was a '94but willdouble check when I go by to look at the Ks. In fact sun just came out for a bit and have nothing to do. Might go by and seeif I can have a yarn with the guy for ya.

EDIT: Says it all on the trademe add but will go double check it anyway.

[Waylander]

Yea mate, everything on the tradee add is straight up.

It also comes with Saddle Bags, Tool Bag(the one that hangs just under the headight)Bike cover, and a spare seat (wich I would be very interested in if you do end up getting this one and you don't want it)

Bike is in very good condition aswell.

Asking just under $7k but you may be able to negotiate.

[sheddy]

cheers for checking it out. What do you think about the km's I don't know how long they can run until rebuild. Did you take it for a run or start it. Sounds like its a genuine tidy bike.

[Waylander]

Nah didn't take it for a spin. Figured to leave that to you to talk about with them.

The Km's on it are good, done probably 4 times that on mine and only problems I had with it was the idler gears and starter clutch wearing out. Not a hard thing to fix if it goes out, but that doesn't happen to all of them.

[sheddy]

I'm leaning towards intruder 1400 at the moment or a Vulcan. The XV 1100 looks to be the same frame as the 750 and that was borderline small. They are still great bikes though the XV and I am not sure which way to go. Choices, choices:slap:

[Waylander]

Not all that small. The 750 was a bit smaller, atleast the one I saw. Come down and have a look anyway mate. What harm can it do?

[sheddy]

Your right it won't do any harm to have a look. I've got the guys number and If I'm over dinsdale way I will have a look. But I think an intruder will have more grunt due to that extra 300cc. Thanks again for having a look at it.

[sheddy]

Yo Waylander. I thought I had a phone number for that blue 1100, it seems I do not. Can you score his number or address. Next time I'm in Hamilton I should still go and have a look. Cheers

[sheddy]

sourced a bike thanks