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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tory" data-source="post: 9245" data-attributes="member: 64">Joes correct but if cruise is what you want then you want a later year.Im not sure what year it was offered exactly but I have a friend with an 85 aspy with out,and a friend with an 87 with cruise.I think the gearing thing is a preferance.I have to watch my speed with my 83,it likes 70 best at 4000 rpms.I have to back down a bit on the two lanes.   As for the stator,yes the 1200s had a bigger issue,but once its changed it should be good.You shouldnt have trouble finding a bike (especially 1200) that it has been replaced already.I believe the brakes are an improvement over the 1100s   Sounds like you want all the "bells and whistles" so look for an aspencade.They have it all and digital dash,but I prefer the solid color of the interstates over the two tone aspys,but if you want to tour avoid the fuel injected models,they are getting collectable but as joe says,parts are hard to get and when they act up you need to improvise(like 02 sensor adapted from a car)The 1200s are still very popular around here,and you shouldnt have much trouble finding parts for them.(But I still get more attention from the old timers with my 1100 :grin<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> As for the paint,Ive seen some nice and bad.A bike that old will show its quality,if it still looks good with original paint,its good.....Good luck with youre search and I hope this doesnt mean youre going to ditch us for the 1200 forums :rtfm:</blockquote>

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