First bike?

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ttussok · #1 Unread post by **ttussok** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:18 am

Hey all, I been lurking around here for awhile and am looking to buy a starter bike. I wanted to start with a 650 but I just got a lead on someone selling a 1984 KZ1000M1 1000 cc with 36k miles on it for only $1300.

Anyone think this is a good deal, and how would a new biker like me, 5'11'' 190 lbs fare on a 1000cc bike? I took the MSF course and have ridden a few bikes since, but nothing that big yet...

What do yall think?

Shiv · #2 Unread post by **Shiv** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:27 am

Probably not that old. Though it is an older bike but it'd still be around 650cc by today's standards (if even that low).

You'd probably be better (and safer) on a 500cc.

Pongo · #3 Unread post by **Pongo** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:14 am

I wouldn't recommend it as a first bike. I've owned both the Z1 (900cc) and a '79 Z1000, both prone to high speed wobbles though the Z1000 was a fair improvement on the Z1. I'd imagine the 1984 model would be an improvement in the handling department but still not a starter bike IMO.

flynrider · Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:40 pm

Are you sure about the year? I seem to recall that the KZ1000M1 was a 1981 model.

Either way, in my opinion it would be a handful for a new rider.

You'd better be pretty handy at motorcycle mechanics if you want to ride something that old. You will have to deal with a number of age related problems, and most motorcycle shops will not work on something that old. If you do take the plunge, KZRider.com will be your best friend.