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cdrazic93 · 04-08-2015, 11:56 AM

Where is everyone finding these old bikes?! Id much rather have an old one than a new one.

53Driver · 04-08-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Where is everyone finding these old bikes?! Id much rather have an old one than a new one.

Craigslist. Watch it regularly, they pop up from time to time. I'm going to get one eventually and then rebuild it.

cdrazic93 · 04-08-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Driver

Craigslist. Watch it regularly, they pop up from time to time. I'm going to get one eventually and then rebuild it.

Thats exactly what i want to do. Just cafe racer style

nick_318is · 04-08-2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Poodles

Keep in mind the Mazda2 = Ford Fiesta

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Originally Posted by Sigh-on-Rice

How is Mazda2 = Fiesta?

They are platform mates. Ford and Mazda jointly developed it when Ford still had an interest in Mazda.

Dadhawk · 04-08-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Where is everyone finding these old bikes?! Id much rather have an old one than a new one.

I'm fortunate enough to live near Wow Motorcycles. Man talk about an adult candy store. You never know what you'll see there. MomHawk hates it when I have to drive in the direction for something because she knows it adds two hours to my errand.

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Originally Posted by 53Driver

Craigslist. Watch it regularly, they pop up from time to time. I'm going to get one eventually and then rebuild it.

eBay is a good source too if you want a really rare bike. I've been on the hunt for a 1983 Honda Silverwing for some time, and they do pop up on there every few weeks even though very few were sold in the US (1 year run for the GL650 model).

Allch Chcar · 04-08-2015, 01:45 PM

Honestly, the Mazda2 was at the top of my short list. I drove a rental and loved it. But I had to have the 5spd and those were scarce when it came time to buy.

Rayme · 04-08-2015, 01:59 PM

I actually have a blog about the bike build :

https://cb650kustom.wordpress.com

It's cafe racer inspired but I'd rather call is a custom bike, just doing what I want to it. I got it locally for 700$, it was running, but had alot of neglect (chain and sprockets were shots, etc...) very little rust though. I probably have around 2000$ invested so far in it (including tools I had to buy).

It has already quite changed from the time I bought it

And the photoshopped version of what it should look like once finalized...can't wait to put my leg over it

Oh and the last pic of my other bike, my trusty KLR650 being used like it should

Tt3Sheppard · 04-08-2015, 03:08 PM

Good choice and compromise.

2016 Camaro SS · 04-08-2015, 04:10 PM

Newer Mazdas can be distinguished between Japan and Mexico plants by their starting VIN number or letter. They made it pretty simple.

3 = Plant in Mexico
J = Japan

Dadhawk · 04-08-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

i love the mazda 2, a fun little car.

and if you want you could do this

(former owner is a good friend of mine)

it's seriously cute, and looks like something right out of Cars....which is exactly why I couldn't drive it.

LSxJunkie · 04-08-2015, 04:17 PM

Ermahgerd dat CB on whitewalls. That is what I want in a bike. Well, with a 500mi tank range and the ability to carry a passenger.

rice_classic · 04-08-2015, 05:09 PM

I'm liking the new Mazda2 look with the updated KODO design:

Sigh-on-Rice · 04-08-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rice_classic

I'm liking the new Mazda2 look with the updated KODO design: [/IMG]

So do I. The gauge cluster is my favorite. I've heard lots of good stories about how well Mazda 2 drives. With this new look of both in and out, I'm starting to be interested in this car.

RobertPaulson · 04-08-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DGM33

My story is the other way around. I've been driving Mazda3's for last 9 years. First an '04 then a '12. Loved them. Super fun to drive, excellent bang for your buck, highly practical. When it came time that my kids barely fit in the backseat anymore anyway, I decided it had lost it's usefulness. These days any time I need to haul anything (kids, costco stuff, hockey bag) I use my truck and for my DD and fun driving it's all about the BRZ. But my Mazdas were damn fun cars to drive for what they were and I wasn't going to trade in on anything that was anything less exciting.

Good for you OP, knowing what's the best for you right now!

ah maybe you're the firestorm i've parked next to at kent valley ice a couple times. what size hockey bag do you have?

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