As emission requirements have become more strict, motorcycles have become, bigger, heavier & computerized. A shade tree mechanic can’t really work on them anymore. It almost seems like you’d be better off in the long run to find a cheap old bike and have it restored to like new condition. Some of the older enduro bikes are not too difficult to convert to street legal if you plan to do most of your riding off-road.
” A shade tree mechanic can’t really work on them anymore. “
Once you replace the prince of darkness stuff, the BSA 441 Victor fits the bill.