Topic: I'm in a quandary....

[AndyH]

I have 2 bikes...a '72 CB500K1 which I've spent probably AUD1500 basically bringing back to almost original from cafe.  Restomod is the term I guess. 
The other is a '78 Suzuki GS750E in almost stock/original condition which I'm planning to spruce up with new paint/decals and a 630 to 530 chain/sprocket mod.  It runs great, just like the Honda.

Trouble is, I'm a retiree (10 yrs now) and can't really afford both, as much as I'd like to keep both! 


I know this is a Honda SOHC4 forum, so any responses may be a tad biased, but that's cool.  Let it rip folks!!

[seanbarney41]

That really is a tough decision.  I would ride both of them extensively before deciding

[spotty]

I may be a tad biased ( and possibly drunk on cheap cider ) but I've never seen the point of little people bikes,  get rid of the 500, keep the GS
I used to have one in a previous life and until the electrics suzuki'd it was a fine motorcycle which I missed until I got a GSX11....then a few Hondas (750/836), then a Vmax
Anyway, keep the GS

[74cb750]

Hmmm....I also have both bikes *(only my CB550 runs).
The CB550 is at 25,000 miles and the problems seem to be getting
progressively constant.
If both ran I would keep the GS750. Just my 2 cents worth.

[ekpent]

   With old motorcycles its always nice to have a spare one in the wings if the other one goes down. Does it cost you guys money to just own one if its not on the road like a yearly tax or something ?
   Since I am a Suzuki fan also as well as CB750's and have no emotional attachment to the 500,s I would probably let that one go. Sure its will be a tough decision for you though.

[Stev-o]

What type of riding do you do?  If mostly City, the 500 will do.
If you do a fair amount of fast highway riding the Suzi makes more sense.

Personally, I'd keep both...

[spotty]

having sobered up a bit now, a more practical solution...

do you have classic/club rego in WA, in Vic we have a scheme where you get 90 days a year on each bike which costs about a quarter of the normal cost, you could put both on classic for half the price of one normal rego

[AndyH]

Thanks for the responses guys!  I'll keep both for the time being but will sell the CB500 after I've done a bit of remedial cosmetic work on the GS.