Posted on 11/15/2017 7:44:35 AM PST by Red Badger
Kawasaki KZ900 and KZ1000!..........................
I hear there are issues with the overall quality.
My first bike ever was an H2 1975
The new fastest bike in world is the H2R
250 mph
49,000
Can you imagine any company today naming a product, particularly a vehicle, the "Brute"? Liberals across the land would swoon on their fainting couches, be clutching their pearls, screaming "RAPE," and howling like snowflakes in a blizzard.
The base 1973 CJ5 was priced at $3,086, only a couple hundred more than the underpowered, miniature, two-stroke Suzuki.
I own twohree incluidng the old Willys
I haven’t had any problems
One is 10 years old
My biggest complaint is keeping floor carpet down when water comes up into the seat wells
And no Bluetooth so I carry a jbl portable speaker for the phone so I can hear
It used to be getting leather in a jeep was hard like an FJ
not now I think it’s common in four doors
The dodge 3.7 engine while no performance winner is very durable and cheap to replace which I have done in. dodge 1500
You can also put a Cummins diesel four banger in jeeps and FJs
The 4BT
Speaking of v twins
I want an Indian scout flattracker for Christmas
I can race old guy class
Double the expense for Willys.
I saw one at a bike rally last spring in
Panama City......................
I've seen a few running around, too. The old Military models had water tight ignition and snorkels. They were a pain in the butt to maintain. The seals on the ignition were always going bad and parts were expensive and hard to get. Unless you plan on fording rivers that are 3 feet deep or more they're a waste.
Extra points for you.
Still a big Jeep fan. My first was a YJ (square headlight) 4 cylinder. Then a couple of TJs, a Rubicon and a Sahara, then an LJ. That was probably the best Jeep I’ve ever had, regret selling it. Had a set of factory half doors and full doors for it. Now I have a JKU (current 4 door model) Sahara. They are really fantastic cars, but that’s kinda the problem. They’re more car, than Jeep.
Speaking of mopars, only one I ever owned was a ‘76 dodge D100 powerwagon I bought in my early 20’s that was pretty well worn. Short wheelbase, single cab fulltime 4 wheel drive. Put a 318 in it, with the 727 totqueflite trans. it was very dependable and pretty hard to get stuck even though it only had wornout 30” mudders. Learned more about auto repair owning that truck than I ever did anything else........Good luck with the Indian.
There’s one in our parking lot right now..................
Jeep with fording kit attached. Circa 1969......
A friend of mine just sold a 53(?) Willys Jeepster he restored..................
I proudly own and drive a 2008 F-150 w/Triton engine. Purrs like a kitten w/226000 miles. Looking forward to seeing 500000 miles !!
Snoot ;o)
Ps. Also have and drive regularly ‘97 Jeep Wrangler that I LOVE as well !
My Ford Aspire died an honorable death. It died in an accident.
It was really a KIA with a Ford badge on the front.................
My condolences. KIA is an honorable exit. Had a 1985 Ford Bronco that went out that way.
I’ve always liked Fords and I don’t know why. Mine have been RELIABLE - perhaps luck ?? LOL !
Ford owns a small part of KIA, Hyundai owning the major share..........
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