Hey, thought this would be one of the best forums to ask a few questions I have so if someone could take the time to answer it would be appreciated.
1. Is the 650 OK for someone who is 6ft tall? One of the reasons I'm ggetting rid of the virago is that I feel cramped after a while. My leg/thighs are pretty much at right angles.
2. 650 custom vs 650 classic? I much prefer the aesthetics of the classic if I'm honest, but is that where the changes end? For example are the materials superior on one version than the other, or any power differences?
3. Is there much difference between years? Like were there any changes from a 2000 model to a 2003 for example?
4. What are common things to look out for when viewing one for sale? Some bikes hhave common issues, for the virago it was a faulty electric fuel reserve switch. Does the 650 have any niggles?
5.For anyone who has owned both a 535 and 650, care to share any pros/cons between them?
6. Price. From what I've seen I should be able to get a nice example for around £2000, sound about right?
7. Aftermarket parts. I'm assuming there are a lot aavailable one thing I would like to do is add floor boards. Also a nice aftermarket exhaust would be on my to do list, any highly recommended pipes?
8. Lastly, maintenance. How often and how easy is it to do the usuals, valve clearances, oil change etc. All those things on the virago were pretty painless and I'd consider myself pretty good at doing maintenance on motorbikes.
Thanks and I look forward to the replies!