'97 vlx

kraznos · 06-24-2010, 07:04 PM

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Easy Rider · 06-24-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kraznos

I picked up a '97 Honda vlx 600 today.

Good choice. :2tup:

How long before that grin disappears from your ugly face ?? :biggrin: :crackup

Looks like it's pretty much stock.....except maybe for the seat....and those accursed grips.
I'll be interested to see how you like them.

I just changed mine back to stock and added foam sleeves; SOOooo much better.

blaine · 06-24-2010, 07:25 PM

Looks to be in really good shape.Many miles on it?

kraznos · 06-24-2010, 09:18 PM

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blaine · 06-24-2010, 09:47 PM

If anyone messes with the odometer the mileage numbers will not stay in a straight line.The paddle on your throttle is called a"throttle rocker" and is used to prevent wrist fatigue on longer trips.

Water Warrior 2 · 06-24-2010, 10:16 PM

Good looking bike and you look good on it. Give it a good going over with your tools to check for loose items and do a service to get familiar with things. It'll make your bike smile.

Easy Rider · 06-24-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kraznos

Looks like an allen wrench at end of grip to remove.

Nope. Those are only end caps.

The left one is just glued on.
The right one comes with a throttle "sleeve" that the cables connect to.
A stock set costs about $70. Foam covers: $15.
Shop labor to put them on: $10......but my left one was loose already.

P.S. The bar weights are INSIDE the end of the bars; don't try to remove them unless you REALLY need to. They are tricky.

New GZ250 · 06-24-2010, 11:25 PM

That is one "great" looking bike, love the color too. Should give you many miles of riding pleasure. Enjoy! Enjoy it!
:2tup:

kraznos · 06-25-2010, 02:08 PM

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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: '97 vlx If anyone messes with the odometer the mileage numbers will not stay in a straight line.The paddle on your throttle is called a"throttle rocker" and is used to prevent wrist fatigue on longer trips. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: '97 vlx Good looking bike and you look good on it. Give it a good going over with your tools to check for loose items and do a service to get familiar with things. It'll make your bike smile.
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New GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 297	Re: '97 vlx That is one "great" looking bike, love the color too. Should give you many miles of riding pleasure. Enjoy! Enjoy it! :2tup:
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