Older bikes and maintenance costs

[Wrestler]

Greetings All, a general enquiry, i have a 1994 CBR 100F, i am enjoyiong the bike and it is going well. My wife also likes the bike and it has plenty of grunt even with 2 up and fully loaded. My discussion topic, after a "friend" suggested i should trade up as 'older' bikes (of around this age) will soon start costing "big bucks". Its done 72,000 km's and as mentioned earlier is running well. Your comments appreciated.

[dino3310]

old!! shit mines an 82

[Conquiztador]

I am still on the look for a 48 Panhead. Definetley nothing later then 62!!!

[pete376403]

Maintenance = tyres, brakes, oil, filters, chain, spark plugs, air filters, valve shims etc. Those costs are pretty much the same no matter what year it is.
Eventually an older motor wil need a freshen-up, new rings and valve grind, but a large unstressed motor, which hasn't had the snot caned out of it, should last 100,000km easy before major (internal) surgery is required.

[Matt_TG]

Sometimes the older bikes are easier to maintain yourself, things are less electronic and easier to get to. If you're handy with a spanner it can help keep down costs and be a learning curve!

[dino3310]

I am still on the look for a 48 Panhead. Definetley nothing later then 62!!!

good luck with that one.you might have to go fishing over sea's to find an owner wanting to part with one.


WRESTLER.
i wouldn't worry about your old girl just yet, if she's been looked after over the year's you'll get a few more out off her yet. i've seen one with 140,000 on the clock before it had an overhaul. regular services count for a lot of extra klms

[alanzs]

Should have a lot, lot more road time in her before she needs major work, as long as you've maintained her well. The bike that is...

[Ixion]

I'd wait until you've finished running it in, m'self

[MarkW]

From my past experience older bikes are easier to maintain - and if looked after well can run good mileages. My previous NTV600 had over 230,000 km on it when it was sold. Still ran very well. At 72,000km a 1000 cc engine shouldn't be anywhere near worn out if it has been looked after with regular servicing and not too much thrashing before the engine is at optimum operating temperature.

[rok-the-boat]

I just bought a NEW car. Well, new for me - it's a 1993 and I think that is pretty new. My bike is 1982 and running strong.

[toebug]

It all comes down to how good are you at looking after your bike and doing most of the work for yourself. My bikes 1985 with around 130k on the clock, getting a top end rebuild now but I have thrashed it.