cower@columbia.UUCP (Rich Cower) (10/18/85)
i also think a used older bmw might make your best choice. i'm assuming you want to keep the bike for more than one season and would rather ride than tinker on it. i have 3 - a 51, 68 and 78 and non of them have had any major work done on them. they all start right up and continue to run trouble free. i've had harleys, hondas, bsa's, nortons and bmw's since 1965. there are things i've liked about each of them (well - maybe not the bsa) - but for overall riding time vs. tinker time the bmw comes out way on top. the question "will i get to where i'm going?" on my bmw's has never been an issue (and i've driven them on one cylinder to get there). the support network offered by the BMWMOA is also very good should you need help, place to stay, coffee, etc. while riding around. i'm not sure any of the other bikes offer something like this. the ads in the back also provide a good place to find use bikes. your local dealer should have a copy of the monthly magazine they will let you look at. good luck in your search for a bike. let us know what you end up with. rich