[pranarun]

Hi guys,

Since your kind enough to offer your knowledge & experience, I'm also in the market for an 1100s.

Right now I'm looking at an 04 Cup Prep, (I've done a bit of research on the difference), w/ 31k, not many add-ons, great shape & cool colors, new tires, some luggage.

I also have located an 99 regular 1100s, tecnick exhaust, Corbin saddle, (which I can buy the back rest for a pillion), 32k. This one has been "tipped over once or twice), while maneuvering, (can this cause any cylinder issues? I believe once it didn't have guards, the 2nd it did, (very little visible scuffing from photos).
This ones about $1,500 less.

One wildcard, (don't see it listed anymore), is another 99s, lots of upgrades, (rear wilber, front re-worked, Corbin, torque arm, brake lines, cat delete, even some mild head work). Comes with bags, bar-backs & pegs lowered. This ones in the middle price-wise, but sounds like it's really ready, and I'd most likely have more fun on the twisties, which accounts for 50%+ of my riding.

I'm an experienced rider, grew up racing motocross competitively, have had a few street bikes, last was a Honda Magna with lots of farkles.
I'm middle-aged, but don't let that slow me much, 5'8",160, 31" inseam. Does the Cup Prep have a taller shock, (better quality, more adjustments?), shorter torque arm?
I know this bike isn't ideal for two-up, but if the pax isn't too big, hopfully it would work for short, (100-300 mile trips).

Is it possible, (fairly easy for an very amatuer mechanic like me to switch the bars to above the triple clamps? Does that change the front end at all?

I do appreciate when many of you mention to go with what turns you on the most, and I agree that the emotion of riding is important. I also want a bike the is low maint. (I realize these are 15+ yrs old), but realize regular maint. is rather important, (maybe more so on these older ones).

Any input appreciated.

jerry