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The Classic Biker Bar / Looking for a 1970s bike to start riding again after 30 years, any advice ?
« on: January 04, 2022, 04:33:31 PM »
Hi, I'm new to the Forum.
I rode smaller bikes, 150cc to 250 in my early 20s when it was an affordable option to a car, now 30 years later I want to get back into it. The main appeal is riding a 1970s larger bike, a second appeal is to learn about what makes them tick as I currently have no knowledge of mechanics. With about £3k to spend I am thinking Japanese, probably Kawasaki, and looking around a z650 seems common enough to be in my price range and able to hold it's own going up and down the motorway at weekends. My dream bike since I was a young boy was the Z1 but that is well out of my price range (by about 7 fold). I am looking for advice and guidance on where to look and what to look for, or if my expectations need to be reset.
Many thanks,
Stuart
I rode smaller bikes, 150cc to 250 in my early 20s when it was an affordable option to a car, now 30 years later I want to get back into it. The main appeal is riding a 1970s larger bike, a second appeal is to learn about what makes them tick as I currently have no knowledge of mechanics. With about £3k to spend I am thinking Japanese, probably Kawasaki, and looking around a z650 seems common enough to be in my price range and able to hold it's own going up and down the motorway at weekends. My dream bike since I was a young boy was the Z1 but that is well out of my price range (by about 7 fold). I am looking for advice and guidance on where to look and what to look for, or if my expectations need to be reset.
Many thanks,
Stuart