Thanks mike. Great looking bike! The 2003 in question is a "slightly used "bike ,23 original miles, 4spd transmission. They claim 93 mpg, mint condition, listing for just under 4000. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the benefit or shortcomings of this transmission. What's the ride quality like? Thanks in advance for weighing in.
93 mpg how's that?!
jag
There is nothing wrong with the 4 speed. I think after 50+yrs they have the bugs worked out of it. It's the left shift linkage that is a mess. The gearbox is a right shift box with a left shift botch on it.
Best thing you can do to it is put a right shift kit on it or at least a bushing kit.
It takes a thousand miles or so to break it in but after that they just keep getting better.
93 miles to the gallon? Probably more like 63 once you get it all jetted in.
Ride quality? I have had more fun on my bullet than any bike I have ever owned.
Great MPG, Great Handling, Pure Eye Candy!
Fast, naw but something that oozes that much raw cool out of every joint (along with a bit of oil to lube the cool) don't have to be!
CJ