Re: Advice needed

Posted by LukeM on Jun 08, 2012; 12:25pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Advice-needed-tp4022187p4022489.html

If you can find one, and you're definitely looking at a cruiser, may I recommend the early 80s VT500 or the SilverWing bikes.  The VT500 is the entry level v-twin smaller brother to my VT700C Shadow.  Less power than mine, but enough to get into and out of trouble.
The SilverWing are the GL500 and/or the CX500 V-twins.  Bit heavier than the VT500, and definitely unique looking.

Both are liquid cooled, shaft drive (low maintenance), and work very well. They are getting a bit scarce, though, but parts are out there.  Try http://www.hondashadow.net and see what you think.

The Kawa 440 is a nice reliable bike, bit sportier than a cruiser, dead nuts reliable assuming it's been kept up.  I think the 400-500cc size will do well for the beginner.

Shoot...just starting out, I thought the CB175 was the starter bike.  How times have changed.
Luke M