Help with picking out motorcycle?

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

I rode from 13 to age of 35, then I spent rest of my time riding a 4 wheeler to do my farm work.

I do no know the names or catagory bikes fall into these days.

I want allot of MPG but, enough HP to handle interstate speeds with some power to spare. It does not matter the brand although my bikes in the early years were all Honda. My 4 wheelers were all Suzuki Quadrunners and these rigs were tough and well built. Had one Suzuki 250 4X4 4 wheeler that had 27,000 miles on it before it broke speedo cable and we used it for another 3 years.

Anyway on street bike I will put saddle bags and would like 2 passenger seat with small back rests. I guessing I may be describing a smallish touring bike. It needs ride real smooth. If I'm not clear enough please ask me questions.

Oh, I guess early 1990's to newer ok as long as well kept and looks good or will be easy to make it look good. I would like general recomendation as to brand and name that normally has real good lower pricing.

You can see I have not kept up. No crotch rockets as back will not take the leaning forward. I would like upright sitting style with handle bars coming back to me and no choppers not as I like them I do like choppers just seems to hard to turn etc. I would not mind an 80's Goldwing if looks real nice.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAZ

[Vettster]

Thats a tough one Taz. You want a lot of bike yet want it at a low price.
Now is a tougher time for the buyer (spring) although, with the economy heading the way it is there could be some good deals out there.

One that comes to mind is the Honda, Pacific Coast.
It is a 800 and has bags, windshield, good fuel economy, can go 2 up and is reliable. (It's a Honda)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Pacific_Coast

I don't know what they are like price wise. They seem to have quite a following.

Heres a good review: http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/r...acific8_98.htm

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Over the years I've owned 3 cycles and 1 scooter, a Cushman Super Eagel...have maybe 80000 miles on 2 wheelers...

The big thing to remember is that motorcycles fall into 2 catigories:

Harley Davidson

&

all the rest

nuff said !

[Vettster]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

Over the years I've owned 3 cycles and 1 scooter, a Cushman Super Eagel...have maybe 80000 miles on 2 wheelers...

The big thing to remember is that motorcycles fall into 2 catigories:

Harley Davidson

&

all the rest

nuff said !

One of the requirements he mentions is "low price".
That immediately ruled out anything from HD or BMW.

[Dash]

Vettster, good call on the Pacific Coast. Nice multi-purpose motorcycle and in a competitive price range. From Taz's description of what he is looking for and with his experience with Suzuki's, I would recommend the Suzuki C-50T Boulevard. Comes from the factory with a two up seat, small (yet more than adequate) passenger backrest, windshield, and saddlebags. This in a very affordable price as well.

[Andy C]

Take a look at the new Triumph Tiger - great looking bike - fun to ride and an excellent tourer if needed.