Hello, I'm new to this forum, but from what I see there's a good amount of useful info here.
I've just recently come across this post on craigslist for an 1986 Savage for $1250. I've got some questions about the bike and I'm wondering what the Savage community think of this. I'm about to take a look at it tomorrow at noon.
1) From what I've researched the price seems to be about par or a bit lower than what the going rate for these is, am I about right?
2) This bike is for my wife (she's only 115 lbs) but I'm wondering what kind of top speed she'll get, I've seen it rated to 120 km/h, which might not be fast enough for some of the open stretches of road we want to drive (I understand that this isn't going to be comfortable anyway but I want her to have enough speed to keep out of trouble).
3) regarding #2 (top speed) what are my best bang for buck to get a bit more top end out of this bike?
4) I've had a 1980 CB750 before but this looks like a bit more rake, how is the slow speed drivability of this bike
5) Anything that I should look out for (ex. common issues, breaking points, etc)
Thanks in advance!
Happy riding!