1983 Suzuki GS1100ED --- "Big Boy"

[psyguy]

all of us older adults (an i use the term loosely) have sold various cars & bikes and have regretted it years later.

+1.......................

[cal_look_zero]

I'm actually kind of in the same boat. Got that CB750F running and riding pretty damn swell. Gonna trade it for a Subi wagon over the weekend. I commute 30+ miles each way and had too many close calls with ice and hypothermia last year to do it by bike another year. It sucks because to be honest, I've never even SEEN another F in person, and I'll probably never get a chance to find another one for what I have into this one. But, being a growed up has it's pitfalls.

I could thoeretically put aside a little from a few paychecks, but then again I have: rent, utilities, daycare, credit card, loans, bike payment, cable, gym, yadda yadda yadda.

You could easily bank one or two paychecks and get a decent little commuter car. Use your newly acquired skills (as they come) to work on it and make it a nice getaround. Sell it later on, buy something nicer... lather rinse repeat.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

The truck's engine actually isn't seized. It felt like it locked up when I was on the freeway and I saw the low oil light. When I tried to start it again, the engine tried to turn but didn't as if it was stuck. Then yesterday, I added more oil and it works again although the knock is very loud. There is a nice oil leak at some areas as well which would explain the loss of oil.

Strange... Is there like a safety switch or something?


So anyways, I had a guy come look at the 1100E today. He likes it. The offer is $500 plus a car stereo and a small air compressor. I'm not really liking this deal since I need the cash much more than those other things......

[cal_look_zero]

The truck's engine actually isn't seized. It felt like it locked up when I was on the freeway and I saw the low oil light. When I tried to start it again, the engine tried to turn but didn't as if it was stuck. Then yesterday, I added more oil and it works again although the knock is very loud. There is a nice oil leak at some areas as well which would explain the loss of oil.

Strange... Is there like a safety switch or something?


So anyways, I had a guy come look at the 1100E today. He likes it. The offer is $500 plus a car stereo and a small air compressor. I'm not really liking this deal since I need the cash much more than those other things......

Spun a rod bearing. Engine will still turn, but not for much longer.

I'd tell the guy to sit on it and spin. If you're going to do it, post up on PNW trading straight up for a running vehicle. Better odds if you throw a little cash on top.

[chef1366]

What kind of truck is it?
Undo the exhaust manifolds and engine mount bolts
Take off the drive shaft if it has one
Jack the front of the tranny up with a block of wood until the oil pan can clear.
Remove oil pan and replace the rod bearing.
I've done this on big old Chevys and a Nisson truck.
It's really not that hard.
Of course drain the oil first.
Can you get a cherry picker?

[Flaming Chainsaws]

It's a 1990 Nissan Pick Up, 4 cylinder, rear wheel drive.

It's a really old truck with over 300,000 miles. I'm thinking it should be retired and isn't really worth fixing.

[cal_look_zero]

Unless the tranny/drive train is shot, just look around on CL for some drifter that wants to unload their KA from an SR swap. Pretty much the same engine.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Unless the tranny/drive train is shot, just look around on CL for some drifter that wants to unload their KA from an SR swap. Pretty much the same engine.

KA24? Hmmm.....

[cal_look_zero]

Yeah.

check out www.northwestnissans.com

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Yeah.

check out www.northwestnissans.com

I know, I'm there all the time. Remember my background....

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Rainy day here in Seattle

The bike is gone.

[7981GS]

Someone just HAS to say it:
So, what are you going to buy to work on now?
Are you already planning on selling it?
How long before you give up on it?

Daniel

[TeamDar]

Tell you what I'm gonna do Allen.....Next time you think you want a bike call me. We will call it the "TeamDar" bike. You won't have to work on it at all. Just send me $500 to start with. Then each week I will tell you that there is something else wrong with the bike and to send me $100 to fix it. After about 3 months when you have spent $1300 to get it running + the $500 for the bike you will have $1800 invested. Then you can call me and tell me that you need a car and I should sell the bike. If I'm feeling generous I will send you $1000 and send you on your way. You didn't get to ride it much (not at all) but you didn't even have to work on it so you really came out ahead! What do you think? Dar

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Someone just HAS to say it:
So, what are you going to buy to work on now?
Are you already planning on selling it?
How long before you give up on it?

Daniel

I found this post rude. Like you're dissing me. I didnt want to give up on the bike. I needed the money to fix the truck and to buy tools for my new job. But then again, maybe bikes are not my thing...

[Curly]

Its the internet, don't take anything serious. You bought a bike, made it looks and run great, then upgraded. You've fixed a lot of things on this one and now are making the smart decision to sell it for a car. Don't doubt your decision, you knew going into motorcycles that they weren't the most practical and technically a discretionary expense.