Does anyone know about old motorcycles?

Aubrey64 · 03-18-2013, 11:43 PM

I know this isn't Camaro related, but I was wondering if anyone on here knows about motorcycles, specifically 1960s-1970's bikes?

I am thinking about buying a 1960's or 1970's project motorcycle. I am transferring to University next year (Fall 2014) and I am wanting a bike to ride to and from campus, so that my Camaro doesn't suffer the door dings and car accidents that are inevitable on a campus. I am looking for something I can work on this summer, and something that won't be too extremely difficult. I have worked on dirt bikes for years, and am learning more and more about cars, but my knowledge on old bikes is pretty limited, so I was wondering if there was any knowledgeable person on here I could talk to. If anyone could help me out, I'd appreciate it! Pm me or comment if you can

Steve Dallas · 03-19-2013, 12:04 AM

It's sad when the bike I first got was a late 70's Honda, then an early 70's Suzuki. New.

I'm Old. Sigh.

Sir Nuke · 03-19-2013, 07:28 AM

Aubrey64, what kind of bike are you actuallky looking for? small, medium, large? a cruiser? to be honest, there won't be many out there of that age that will have a lot of parts availabe, other than a Harley, and even at that, it could get expensive.

MikeSVX · 03-19-2013, 10:59 AM

The old ones are going up in price. The scooter store near me sells a 125cc motorcycle that looks like a 70's motorcycle for less then $2500. You should look into something like that. Then don't have to worry about reliability, and you get a warranty.

heRS · 03-19-2013, 11:17 AM

Sir Nuke is right - unless it's a Harley you're probably going to have a nightmare finding parts for it, and if you don't know how to work on them you might not want to depend on it for transportation. Meybe a 10 speed is a more viable solution for college transport if you're looking to save a few bux.

pincoin · 03-19-2013, 06:28 PM

Smaller 1970's and 1980's Hondas arent too bad. Plenty of OEM parts available.

Aubrey64 · 03-19-2013, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys for your input, I am leaning towards a mid 1970s Honda CB100. I want something smaller, and something that isn't going to be too much in gas. I will only be driving this too and from campus, and if I find that it is a good mode of transportation than I may use it more. But thanks for the input! I still have a lot of research to do, so I am not too stuck on one bike as of now

Sickness91Z28 · 03-19-2013, 09:16 PM

Me, my brother, and my dad collect the Honda "Dreams". Love'em, they have that retro old school look. My 1969 160 Honda Dream still has the original tires on it....only 6,000 original miles:

Aubrey64 · 03-19-2013, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sickness91Z28

Me, my brother, and my dad collect the Honda "Dreams". Love'em, they have that retro old school look. My 1969 160 Honda Dream still has the original tires on it....only 6,000 original miles:

That is awesome! I love this style of bike

JasonK · 03-20-2013, 12:20 AM

As soon as I read your first post I was thinking Honda CB400. My buddy had a cb550 and it ran pretty good. You will be able to learn to work on them or you will find an old guy who would love to help work on it. If you want something fun, try to find an Aprilia RS 50cc.
Whatever you get you will have a great time with it.

03-18-2013, 11:43 PM	#1
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,684	Does anyone know about old motorcycles? I know this isn't Camaro related, but I was wondering if anyone on here knows about motorcycles, specifically 1960s-1970's bikes? I am thinking about buying a 1960's or 1970's project motorcycle. I am transferring to University next year (Fall 2014) and I am wanting a bike to ride to and from campus, so that my Camaro doesn't suffer the door dings and car accidents that are inevitable on a campus. I am looking for something I can work on this summer, and something that won't be too extremely difficult. I have worked on dirt bikes for years, and am learning more and more about cars, but my knowledge on old bikes is pretty limited, so I was wondering if there was any knowledgeable person on here I could talk to. If anyone could help me out, I'd appreciate it! Pm me or comment if you can __________________

03-19-2013, 12:04 AM	#2
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	It's sad when the bike I first got was a late 70's Honda, then an early 70's Suzuki. New. I'm Old. Sigh. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

03-19-2013, 07:28 AM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,681 View My Garage	Aubrey64, what kind of bike are you actuallky looking for? small, medium, large? a cruiser? to be honest, there won't be many out there of that age that will have a lot of parts availabe, other than a Harley, and even at that, it could get expensive. __________________

03-19-2013, 11:17 AM	#5
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Sir Nuke is right - unless it's a Harley you're probably going to have a nightmare finding parts for it, and if you don't know how to work on them you might not want to depend on it for transportation. Meybe a 10 speed is a more viable solution for college transport if you're looking to save a few bux. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

03-19-2013, 06:28 PM	#6
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	Smaller 1970's and 1980's Hondas arent too bad. Plenty of OEM parts available. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

03-19-2013, 10:59 AM	#4
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	The old ones are going up in price. The scooter store near me sells a 125cc motorcycle that looks like a 70's motorcycle for less then $2500. You should look into something like that. Then don't have to worry about reliability, and you get a warranty.

03-19-2013, 08:09 PM	#7
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,684	Thanks guys for your input, I am leaning towards a mid 1970s Honda CB100. I want something smaller, and something that isn't going to be too much in gas. I will only be driving this too and from campus, and if I find that it is a good mode of transportation than I may use it more. But thanks for the input! I still have a lot of research to do, so I am not too stuck on one bike as of now __________________

03-19-2013, 09:16 PM	#8
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	Me, my brother, and my dad collect the Honda "Dreams". Love'em, they have that retro old school look. My 1969 160 Honda Dream still has the original tires on it....only 6,000 original miles: __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

03-20-2013, 12:20 AM	#10
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	As soon as I read your first post I was thinking Honda CB400. My buddy had a cb550 and it ran pretty good. You will be able to learn to work on them or you will find an old guy who would love to help work on it. If you want something fun, try to find an Aprilia RS 50cc. Whatever you get you will have a great time with it.