I totally agree. If anything I'd take it a step further. I daily ride my '79 Yamaha and happily take it on runs across State lines all the time. I got that bike from it's original owner and it has been garage kept its entire life with only 18k miles on the clock. I've been slowly replacing rubber parts, but it's been surprisingly trouble free. Honestly I think any bike from the big four Japanese companies made in the 70's or 80's is a great candidate for a daily rider or a first bike.
You also need to have a garage or some cover area to work on the old bike. A new bike will usually run for a couple of years without issues and if you live in an apartment or a town house and don't have any mechanical knowledge, you had better buy a new one. I personally like to keep older bikes as I get tons of knowledge about my bike. This way I don't have to pay $60 to a dealer to find out that the battery was bad, back on road with an easy fix.
I need some thorough help here, I've been thinking of buying a CB750 of the 90's (Seven Fifty model, I live in Europe) and customizing that 90s 750 to look like the 70s 750 (K-Series). I thought, a newer engine that is more reliable and better overall, with the looks of the iconic legend. Considering that the 90s are as reliable or as good as the build quality of the 70s. What do you think? Should I do it? Should I not? I would appreciate if anyone could help :)
Great to see those vintage Hondas! I've got a CX500 and a GL500.
I am getting old, I know that an 88 is 30 year old, but in my mind it is still a modern vehicle. Good video and info.
I totally agree. If anything I'd take it a step further. I daily ride my '79 Yamaha and happily take it on runs across State lines all the time. I got that bike from it's original owner and it has been garage kept its entire life with only 18k miles on the clock. I've been slowly replacing rubber parts, but it's been surprisingly trouble free. Honestly I think any bike from the big four Japanese companies made in the 70's or 80's is a great candidate for a daily rider or a first bike.
Definitely the old Japanese bikes are great. Slowly fixing aging parts in a nice bike is a great way to own and ride a classic
You also need to have a garage or some cover area to work on the old bike. A new bike will usually run for a couple of years without issues and if you live in an apartment or a town house and don't have any mechanical knowledge, you had better buy a new one. I personally like to keep older bikes as I get tons of knowledge about my bike. This way I don't have to pay $60 to a dealer to find out that the battery was bad, back on road with an easy fix.
As you said it depends on your situation. If you’re looking to ride you can still enjoy older bikes if you really want to.
I need some thorough help here, I've been thinking of buying a CB750 of the 90's (Seven Fifty model, I live in Europe) and customizing that 90s 750 to look like the 70s 750 (K-Series). I thought, a newer engine that is more reliable and better overall, with the looks of the iconic legend. Considering that the 90s are as reliable or as good as the build quality of the 70s. What do you think? Should I do it? Should I not? I would appreciate if anyone could help :)
Old British bikes. If they're not leaking oil, you need to add some.
Exactly lol