Well it happened. was looking for cheap reliable transportation to go to work on to save miles and fuel from burning through my truck.
Was looking at a lot of beaters in the $1000-$2000 price range.
Then it happened, ad for an 89 cb1, 11,480 miles,flat slide carbs and excellent condition. asking price $1000.
called like a madman til I got a response, hooked the trailer and went to check it out last night.
it was there and the title was clean however there are a few negatives.
It has been down,left case and lever ground and rear cowl cracked.
good tank and overall decent.The big prob is it had been sitting in a Shed for 5+ years and had not been stored properly. could barely get it and keep it running, just enough to check the gears.all fine.
BTW I mentioned the tires looked low, yeah at zero psi both ends
they were a little low!
Anyhow $950 and a push up my trailer and it now sits in my garage.
I figure with about $250-$500 it will be a good running relatively clean bike for the money. not to mention way cooler than anything else in that price range.
Had many a bikes in the past, Nt650, and a Bandit 400 to name a few so only natural that a cb was destined to be mine.
I am sure you guys will be seeing a lot from me as I ask cb specific questions.
First question; Are there any quirks or things I should look for that may need attention other that the obvious like tires and such?
and if I do it right here are 2 pics from last night when she came home to be revived.
