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From: ken@ihuxq.UUCP (ken perlow)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Good Handling Bike Recommendations Wanted
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Date: Wed, 16-May-84 14:28:26 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 16 14:28:26 1984
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Good handling?  Responsive?  500-650cc?  If you want fast and
light, as opposed to touring, the Yamaha SR500 has it, though
it never caught on.  Made from 79 to 82 (I think), it's a single
(very easy maintenance), low rpm, high torque, and will do
wheelies stock, although kits to bore it to 605 are available.
Surprisingly vibration-free until you hit 70.  Nice lines,
no silly frills like electric start (though a compression release
ensures that you won't break your ankles kicking it over).
It's very light and narrow, and has a lot of ground clearance
so you can really lean into a turn (though I don't trust the
stock Bridgestone tires--too soft).  Good mileage too--about 70 mpg.

As you might have guessed, I own one, but I find I'm doing a lot
more touring than expected.  More than 2 hours on a rather stiff seat
with the "magic fingers" treatment is not a lot of fun, and the
gas tank is only 2 1/2 gal.  So I'm looking to sell old Thumper.
There's sure to be others around, and with so little demand, they've
got to be a good deal.
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