I’m new on the scene having had my Bullet for only two weeks; 4 speed kickstart, 2003-ish.
Not to offend but we all kid ourselves. The Japanese bikes of the 70s, 80s were superb. You can’t knock them generally. Yes there are stories, what make doesn’t have them. I can list lots of things if you want on just one brand, Honda, stators, timing chains and some cams, but that’s it; okay reg/recs if you’re going to nitpick
I’ve had a lot of bikes, that’s probably a bad thing, but I’ve learned a lot. If I sit down sensibly and say why a Bullet over a CG125..... the head would probably look at the balance sheet and say Honda.
I got the Bullet because I liked the look, the history, the accessibly of the bike for servicing. I’ve since read a whole book on it, twice, got some great help on this forum. Sensibly I cannot explain my reason for having him, but I enjoy the ride.
I’m looking at a second bike, technically a third! and it may be a 70s 80s Japanese bike. I certainly couldn’t afford British except RE.
I ride, so I don’t want a bike for other people’s benefit. Going back to the thread, the PO looked after this bike; although the oil filter hadn’t been changed since 1865! But it looks well put together and I’m happy.
Si, my 1979 Honda CX500
Tweety Pie, my BMW F650GS
Ridden for years
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