mindactivated
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I had a 1980 CX500 as a first bike, 1988 NT650 as a second, and finally now a more modern (but still late 1990's) Triumph.
The CX was great for around town and even taking it up north for some twisties, but the suspension and handling simply wasn't as solid as with a newer bike. Electrical was sometimes a nightmare as well and at the least you need a place to work on your bike, the tools and know-how, and no mental block on learning new things.
I'm personally more happy with a newer machine, though I still plan on going back and having a 2nd bike as a project, but even then I would be upgrading the suspension and electrical so it's a reliable bike that you can throw in the corners.
The CX was great for around town and even taking it up north for some twisties, but the suspension and handling simply wasn't as solid as with a newer bike. Electrical was sometimes a nightmare as well and at the least you need a place to work on your bike, the tools and know-how, and no mental block on learning new things.
I'm personally more happy with a newer machine, though I still plan on going back and having a 2nd bike as a project, but even then I would be upgrading the suspension and electrical so it's a reliable bike that you can throw in the corners.