NightRider Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Here is the new bike. FINALLY. Drove to Cinci to pick this up. 2 hrs up, 2 hrs back down...and then 2 hrs back up to again finally pick it up and ride it home. Performed flawlessly on the way home. Rather windy. Here it is. Super clean 1985 Honda Sabre V65. V65 Sabre. HondaChicken Strips....need gone. Clean Engine. No leaks. Digital Dash. Rather quite bike with baffles in. Little bit of a windshield. Let me know what you guys think. Definitely not perfect...but for an 85 (old as me) it looks pretty good. With over 100 hp it pulls pretty hard. Can hit over 100 in 3rd gear. I know that's easy for a sportbike. Best part about it...it's faster than my brother's 1400cc Boulevard. As long as my work schedule works out...i should be able to make it to a bike night or two...and the meet and greet coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Cool now we can go riding and to bike night. Also the bar as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Cool now we can go riding and to bike night. Also the bar as well.Jc that was fast lol. Yes...we're gonna have to hang out and go on a ride soon man. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGTL GRL Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 NICE!!! Very clean bike! I can't believe it actually tells you which gear you're in. Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I can't believe it's an 85. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 NICE!!! Very clean bike! I can't believe it actually tells you which gear you're in. Pretty cool.This bike, and the other bike i looked at both had gear indicators on them. I believe the other was an 81 or 82 suzuki gs 750. Definitely helpful, when trying to figure out when it's in neutral.Thanks Jagr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Jc that was fast lol. Yes...we're gonna have to hang out and go on a ride soon man. Looking forward to it.Congrats on the new Honda to you. No problem man. I was on break. Anytime you want to go riding just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Congrats on the new Honda to you. No problem man. I was on break. Anytime you want to go riding just let me know.Absolutely. Hopefully i'll have next weekend off again. Are you gonna rip some wheelies on that thing man? lol. Sounds like you have fun on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Congrats! Edited August 23, 2009 by ninjachk08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nice sabre! Welcome to the V4 world. That will be a fun bike for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantxtc Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Bike looks super clean and hope it runs as good as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Srsly... that looks super clean, esp for an '85. Nice grab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Absolutely. Hopefully i'll have next weekend off again. Are you gonna rip some wheelies on that thing man? lol. Sounds like you have fun on it.Who me? lol. Its a good little 250 and I am not that crazy on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nice sabre! Welcome to the V4 world. That will be a fun bike for sure.Thanks. Definitely is. Bike looks super clean and hope it runs as good as it looks.Runs great. No issues, starts right up and moves. Srsly... that looks super clean, esp for an '85. Nice grab.Thanks. I went out to clean it...and really couldn't find anything to clean. Who me? lol. Its a good little 250 and I am not that crazy on it.Not what i hear buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 super clean bike man! congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Congrats and welcome to the Honda V4 world. That's a beauty. I always loved the looks of the mid-80's Honda V4 bikes - Sabres and Interceptors especially.Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 super clean bike man! congrats!Thank you. Congrats and welcome to the Honda V4 world. That's a beauty. I always loved the looks of the mid-80's Honda V4 bikes - Sabres and Interceptors especially.Enjoy!Thanks. I have been looking at the V65's for a long time. I'm sure as V65rider knows...they are one of the fastest cruiser's around. Would like to have a Vmax more...but this will definitely do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm liking my V4 Hon-duh so far, and it looks like you found a MUCH nicer one, so you should be having fun on that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Those old Sabres are very cool. I had a 700. MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm liking my V4 Hon-duh so far, and it looks like you found a MUCH nicer one, so you should be having fun on that thing!I wouldn't go that far. It's a good looking bike for sure...but like any older bike it has it's cosmetic imperfections. Mainly on the left side of the bike. A chip the size of a pencil eraser..and a tiny piece of plastic missing near the end of the seat. I should be able to fix it, super glue or something. Just noticed it this morning on my way home. Other than a few scratches...that's really about it. And yes...i am having alot of fun on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Cool bike mayne! I'd love to buy a magna, especially if it was in that kind of condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Next year you will be able to put a "Historical" plate on it for around $20 and you don't have to re-new them till 2050! Yours looks like a nice example and the only thing I don't like about them is doing valve adjustments,, the rear bank of cylinders is a nightmare to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Damn, that's a great looking Sabre.How much did you find it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Congrats on what looks like a SUPER clean find!!Reminds me a lot of my old '82 Yami Vision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Damn, that's a great looking Sabre.How much did you find it for?Thanks, 1400$. Congrats on what looks like a SUPER clean find!!Reminds me a lot of my old '82 Yami VisionThank you, definitely looks pretty good and runs well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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