Newby intro/ G5 vs Cal II

[BillinPA]

If anybody is looking seriously for a Cal II I have a 1986 in the classifieds. It is in good condition and ready to ride, I just need to make some space. Comes with some extras also!!

[Furbo]

While the G5 has a more 'classic' look; round cylinders, individual guages, straight seat, footpegs,  I think you'll find the CAL II a more  comfortable ride. The Sqaure fin motor is simply better. I had one for a looong time. Great  machine.

At 80K, you're prolly due a U Joint if it hasnt been replaced, perhaps a clutch, a timing chain tensioner if its original, and from time more than mileage, a stator - tho Id recommend going with a euromoto electrics upgrade.   Same would apply to any big twin of the era and that mileage.

Buona fortuna

[motoTommaso]

I have to confess yours looks fine
Mine was a special kind of fugly with the king & queen finished in red velua
One of my friends named it the French Bordello seat
Taken on the day I rode her back from Sedro Woolley to BC

Roy I must say I like the color of the bike.  Very handsome but the velour seats do remind of a 1980's Cadillac interior.

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Slim

[hooah54]

Both of those Call II have been listed on ebay twice.

[lorazepam]

The one in Creston OH is about a half hour from my house. I wonder if he will re list it?

[motoTommaso]

Did we ever establish the milage of the bike in question?

A word of advice, don't go and look, it will steal your heart

I called the owner today to find out more about the bike (including mileage) but it had been sold.  She would not divulge the selling price to me.

Tommaso

[Tom]

"Snooze, you lose."

[NC Steve]

The one in Creston OH is about a half hour from my house. I wonder if he will re list it?

Hmm, if it's been listed more than once, and capped out at $1700 this time, I can't help but wonder if the seller would take $2K or thereabouts for it? I think it sounds like a solid bike, taken care of, and the seller has a spare saddlebag, plus the original (but cracked) windshield - wonder how badly?
It might just be a real bargain...

[hooah54]

The Cal II from NY with 18K was listed once before with no starting price but the reserve wasn't met.  The new posting has stickers from a motorcycle shop on it but did not see them on the first posting.  The Ohio Cal II with the external oil filter conversion should get 2K.