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Moving up From a 1200 to a 1500 to an 1800
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<blockquote data-quote="Rednaxs60" data-source="post: 192500" data-attributes="member: 4617"><p>The 1000/1100/1200 GWs are a lot for the money when you can get them at very reasonable prices. You can modify them to suit for not too much money with the understanding that the money spent is for you. I have to say that when I bought my first bike, a 1972 250 cc Suzuki Hustler that would max out at 110 mph, the big bikes were 750s such as the "snortin" Norton, Suzuki water buffalo, Triumph Trident (liked riding on this one), the 750 Honda four and others. Now people think a 750 is a city bike. </p><p></p><p>I've got more than enough gizmos on my '85 LTD, and enjoy the benefits of fuel injection as well. The additions to my bike such as USB connections, and a GPS are still add-ons for a lot of the newer bikes. Still want to get a TPMS, but that will wait for a bit. Do miss the reverse on the 1800.</p><p></p><p>I like the insurance aspect here in BC for bikes over 25 years. I can keep two of these venerable old workhorses going for $600.00 CDN a year so I will never be without a ride.</p><p></p><p>I agree with kerryb in that these GWs have more than enough HP and "spunk" to get the job done and for a whole lot less than a newer bike. I must caveat this by saying that it's not what you have, but that you are out there riding and enjoying the pleasures of this.</p><p></p><p>Safe riding and cheers to all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rednaxs60, post: 192500, member: 4617"] The 1000/1100/1200 GWs are a lot for the money when you can get them at very reasonable prices. You can modify them to suit for not too much money with the understanding that the money spent is for you. I have to say that when I bought my first bike, a 1972 250 cc Suzuki Hustler that would max out at 110 mph, the big bikes were 750s such as the "snortin" Norton, Suzuki water buffalo, Triumph Trident (liked riding on this one), the 750 Honda four and others. Now people think a 750 is a city bike. I've got more than enough gizmos on my '85 LTD, and enjoy the benefits of fuel injection as well. The additions to my bike such as USB connections, and a GPS are still add-ons for a lot of the newer bikes. Still want to get a TPMS, but that will wait for a bit. Do miss the reverse on the 1800. I like the insurance aspect here in BC for bikes over 25 years. I can keep two of these venerable old workhorses going for $600.00 CDN a year so I will never be without a ride. I agree with kerryb in that these GWs have more than enough HP and "spunk" to get the job done and for a whole lot less than a newer bike. I must caveat this by saying that it's not what you have, but that you are out there riding and enjoying the pleasures of this. Safe riding and cheers to all. [/QUOTE]
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