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Fenton · 05-04-2005, 08:06 AM

First Again!

Fenton · 05-04-2005, 08:20 AM

I think $1650 is too high for that bike. My first was a 1980 CX500 twin. Very clean, low miles and it cost me $1000. But it was 7 years old at the time.

mscuddy · 05-04-2005, 08:41 AM

What is a 1972 CB 650? Maybe a CB 350?

Never heard of it...don't think Honda ever made one...

boxerboy · 05-04-2005, 09:06 AM

Agree. There was a late 70's/early 80's CB650, but in '72 it would have been the CT/CL 350 twin or the CB350/500 (maybe 550)/750 four.

sportbikebandit · 05-04-2005, 09:24 AM

Can't you get a brand new Kawasaki Ninja 250 for $3,000? Buell Blast for $5,000?

rick_1 · 05-04-2005, 09:27 AM

Honda did make a CB650 (basic UJM-type)...but I remember it as being late 70s early 80s era. They were the Hot setup for about 2 months as I recall!

dogcatfud · 05-04-2005, 09:28 AM

Consider something newer such as a GS500, LS650 (Suzuki Savage), or EX250. There are plenty of them around for $2000 (or less) and you will have an easier time locating parts if it becomes necessary.

Steven_Verschoor · 05-04-2005, 09:38 AM

I don't mind saying that I (re)learned to ride on a Rebel 250. It's a fine motorcycle for learning basic skills and developing confidence.

When your wife is ready for something else, you can sell the Rebel for about the same as what you paid for it.

Of course a Ninja 250 or other such bike would also be fine.

sportbike_pilot · 05-04-2005, 09:40 AM

This is an extremly bad deal for your use. Older UJM 's tend to not have a lot of collector value unless they are something very special. This bike is bound to be heavy, underpowered, and in need of some mechanical work just due to it's age (fork seals, etc.) You buy an old bike like this for a buck and a half, put another half a buck into it to get it up to speed and you are the proud owner of a 2k bike that is worth about a quarter of that.

Look around for a Rebel, or a smaller dual sport.

Best of luck.

-sbp

sportbikebandit · 05-04-2005, 09:42 AM

I agree. We used Rebel 250s in my MSF class. Good choice.

05-04-2005, 08:06 AM	#1
Fenton Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,898	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? First Again!

05-04-2005, 08:20 AM	#2
Fenton Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,898	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? I think $1650 is too high for that bike. My first was a 1980 CX500 twin. Very clean, low miles and it cost me $1000. But it was 7 years old at the time.

05-04-2005, 08:41 AM	#3
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? What is a 1972 CB 650? Maybe a CB 350? Never heard of it...don't think Honda ever made one... __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

05-04-2005, 09:06 AM	#4
boxerboy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? Agree. There was a late 70's/early 80's CB650, but in '72 it would have been the CT/CL 350 twin or the CB350/500 (maybe 550)/750 four.

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sportbikebandit Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,072	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? Can't you get a brand new Kawasaki Ninja 250 for $3,000? Buell Blast for $5,000?

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05-04-2005, 09:27 AM	#6
rick_1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? Honda did make a CB650 (basic UJM-type)...but I remember it as being late 70s early 80s era. They were the Hot setup for about 2 months as I recall!

05-04-2005, 09:28 AM	#7
dogcatfud Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? Consider something newer such as a GS500, LS650 (Suzuki Savage), or EX250. There are plenty of them around for $2000 (or less) and you will have an easier time locating parts if it becomes necessary.

05-04-2005, 09:38 AM	#8
Steven_Verschoor Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 441	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? I don't mind saying that I (re)learned to ride on a Rebel 250. It's a fine motorcycle for learning basic skills and developing confidence. When your wife is ready for something else, you can sell the Rebel for about the same as what you paid for it. Of course a Ninja 250 or other such bike would also be fine. __________________ http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys/d.gif

05-04-2005, 09:40 AM	#9
sportbike_pilot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 729	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? This is an extremly bad deal for your use. Older UJM 's tend to not have a lot of collector value unless they are something very special. This bike is bound to be heavy, underpowered, and in need of some mechanical work just due to it's age (fork seals, etc.) You buy an old bike like this for a buck and a half, put another half a buck into it to get it up to speed and you are the proud owner of a 2k bike that is worth about a quarter of that. Look around for a Rebel, or a smaller dual sport. Best of luck. -sbp

05-04-2005, 09:42 AM	#10
sportbikebandit Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,072	Re: A 1972 CB 650 for a beginning biker? I agree. We used Rebel 250s in my MSF class. Good choice.