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From: sjf@bentley.UUCP (SJ Foster)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Honda Sabre 700 ?
Message-ID: <504@bentley.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 29-Jan-85 21:17:44 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 29 21:17:44 1985
Date-Received: Wed, 30-Jan-85 07:32:22 EST
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Piscataway
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I have been looking to get my first bike for a few months
now.  After visiting most of the dealerships in my area, my first 
choice was the Honda Sabre 700.  My priorities for a bike are
low maintenance, comfort and reliability.  The Sabre seems to
have the first 2 qualities; my main concern is the last.  An article
in a recent issue of Cycle really condemned on the Sabre's reliability 
over time.  The only thing they said good about it was that the engine
will last.

My second concern is accessories.  I do not want to be stuck having to
buy Hondaline products if I don't have too, but the Sabre seems to
be difficult to find 'generic' accessories for.  I am sure this is
Honda's intention.  For example, because of the pro-link suspension,
most luggage racks and sissy bars will not fit.  I would like a full
windshield or faring; Sabre's seem to only work with Hondaline cafe farings.

Has anyone had any experience with Sabres?  Recommendations on other bikes 
I may have missed?  Any information would be helpful.

Thanks.

Scott Foster 
AT&T Bell Laboratories 
Piscataway, NJ
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