Hello, This is my third Connie. First was a 2k red I got in trade for my Nomad. Traded the 2k for a Voyager. The second one was bought to flip. Went through 3 BMW's. Got out of the bike riding. Bug hit me again so I went back to the Connie as its "the poor man's BMW!". Replacement parts are cheap and when you are retired, you need all the help in the $$ you can get.
I picked up my 2001 "Ole Blue" Connie from a gentlemen in Kentucky with 62k on it for $1200. It appears the bike set outside with a cover on it for most of its life. I have done the following to it to make it ride able for me. Adjusted valves, synced carbs, changed all fluids, new recovery bottle, new rear brake pads, fork oil, seals replaced, all led lights, new front wheel, rebuilt clutch master cylinder. Repaired several tabs that were broken. All in all, I am confident in the bike now and I believed I saved a little money doing the work my self.
I live in Fuquay Varina, NC where the riding is almost year round except for the occasional sprinkle of snow.
Ride Safe,
Eddie