Commuting - the best way?

I'm in the EXACT same boat. Such a difficult choice. If all I had to
do was 80kms of freeway a day with no traffic, parking, fuel or anything
to worry about, a car would be perfect.

But, I work in the city, split lanes all the way there and back, don't
want to pay lots of money for fuel and running costs and want an easy
way to park.

I also have a VTR. Great bike, but don't want to ruin it doing
25,000kms a year on it. I've done 4,000kms and already I feel it not
quite as sharp as it was when I first got it.

Commuter? Cheaps 80's air cooled twin or four, shaft drive, about
500cc, not 'cadillac' heavy, cheap to buy and run.

What is there? GT550's are damn hard to find in anything by falling
apart mode. GS500, no wind protection on the freeway. XJ650's are hard
again, and usually wasted by now. Honda Revere would be perfect, but
I've only found one for either 3,500 which was a rip off and totally
abused, or 2,000 with 114,000 on the clock!

VX800's are hard again, and a little more expensive but I've heard very
good things.

GS850's wouldn't be all that economical and a bit big and heavy.

Any ideas guys? My pride and joy is wearing away in the winter chill.

don't want to spend a whole lot. 3-4 is my max.


James
VTR1000 1997 - "Black Betty"
RGV 250 proddy race bike - "Suzy"
Honda Rebel 250 - Something for the Missus ;0)

 

Take it in the face like a man.

 

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