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I would buy the newest and most modern bike I could, and ABS can be a really good thing. A 30 year old Honda that is a garage queen? That will require some work to make sure it is up to snuff. It ain't like a 30 year old car - if the bike breaks you're in a world of hurt.
Also, your budget should include full real gear - proper motorcycle boots, armored pants, jacket, gloves, and of course helmet. Yes, there are people on the board who don't believe in AGATT, but I'm not one of them. I also am not a fan of riding "cool" older bikes in traffic. In LA it is basically a death match of motorcycle vs the world. I'll take my upright riding position, plenty of torque, and ABS, thank you. Ymmv.
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