What's a good 1 to 2Kish motorcycle?

[SomethingClever]

I used to own a 1981 Yamaha Maxim 550, which was a pretty great bike for $800.

I want something similar, although this time around I'm thinking possibly of a V-twin (mid-80s Honda Shadow?)

Specifications: I don't want a crotch-rocket. I like standard bikes.. no fairings, windshields or fancy looking stuff. No dirtbikes, either. To give you an idea, I think the best looking bike in the world is the naked Ducati Monster.

Has to be reliable and start every time I want it to without a lot of fiddling around.

Any ideas besides the Shadow?