[ckcarr]

Over the years there have been so many configurations of this motorcycle.

However, the underlying "core" is generally the same, for most practical purposes. Single spark evolved into dual spark, brakes changed... colors changed (some beautiful, others not so much). Some have heated grips, ABS, low bars, high bars, etc.

The factory options and configurations can vary. Some options, or separate purchases of those optional parts are difficult to find now. Factory hard cases tough to find, buying a set of new Ohlins for the bike is impossible, there were once many options for an aftermarket exhaust.. not so much anymore. Some of the bikes have been worked over by so called "mechanics" and I wouldn't touch them now, others are pristine and garaged with 3,000 to 20,000 miles on them. I prefer clean and stock, others don't.

The best "value" can be a bike set up for touring, with factory hard bags, better shocks, lots of stuff the original owner added that can cost thousands. Because, add-ons don't increase the value when sold.

There's a couple threads here on the board to scan through, like shopping from a Sear's catalog, just to look at the bikes and color schemes... And how they are set up.