A couple of years ago my youngest son started to show interest in riding motorcycles (I ride an old Kawasaki). I told him I'd look for one for him. He's a new rider. We agreed it had to be safe, reliable and somewhat cool. "Right up my alley" I'm thinking.
Enter a 1983 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD D5 into the show. Story and pics to follow.
I love tinkering with vintage motorcycles, can't beat the satisfaction getting an old timer back on the road ship shape and running fine. Good luck with your endeavor and keep posting your progress as you go along.
Taking my bikes on the back roads with a pack rod, finding and fishing small streams is one of my favorite things to do.
Al
Didn't really understand the scope of work when I unloaded it but the seat was flawless, the chrome was 85%. Needed new handle bars. Gas tank looked ok. Everything was straight as far as I could tell. Something I thought I could work with.
I might suggest the St. Regis canoe area. Yes you will need a canoe, but you can rent them, along with other gear. Very good fishing for brook trout in the early (ice out) season. Check with the DEC Region 5 website, and that can get you started. There will be a phone number that can get you to their fisheries biologist.