Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, ATV's and Golf Carts - buying a 1980 KZ-550 LTD

Hi all I am in the market for my very first motorcycle so I am looking for something older and cheap so that when I drop it I won't want to kill my self anyway I was looking at a

1980 KZ-550 LTD

and the seller says the timing chain rattles a little I don't know anything about motorcycles but I now on a car this is very bad and very hard to replace

So the question is. is the timing chain on a motorcycle a DIY job or is it hard to do with out special tools

Personally, I would stay clear of a 26 year old bike. There are good ones out there, But a lot of things dry out, stretch, or become brittle by that age. Unless you are more interested in tinkering than riding, I would go with a newer machine for a few bucks more. Stay in the 500 cc range as a new rider. They have plenty of pep and are a lot easier to pick up after you lay it down. I could get my V30 Magna back on it's feet by myself, but my current ride is around 700# and takes help if it goes over.
Check your area for a motorcycle safety course.

Thank you very much i am going to take the motorcycle saftey course in san marcos , tx in a few weeks.
i will stay away from those bikes cause i don't want to break down on the side of the road

thanks again