Good beginner bike?
#21
02-04-2010, 02:55 PM
i love the bike. I can put some up in the gallery a bit later, but here she is in her current state.... just got TONS of stuff powdercoated so a bit more blacked out (such as swingarm and whatnot).
i take it you've ridden before? i would never ever suggest this as a beginner bike!
i take it you've ridden before? i would never ever suggest this as a beginner bike!
#22
02-04-2010, 10:01 PM
nice bike.
that's an understatement! a neighbour had on of those when i was growing up (a '85 or '86). took me for a ride once, fastest bike i've ever been on, need a GD seat belt (or a tether) to hold on.
bike is looking good, be sure to post up some pic's when she's all done.
#23
02-05-2010, 12:16 AM
nice bike.
that's an understatement! a neighbour had on of those when i was growing up (a '85 or '86). took me for a ride once, fastest bike i've ever been on, need a GD seat belt (or a tether) to hold on.
X2!
bike is looking good, be sure to post up some pic's when she's all done.
that's an understatement! a neighbour had on of those when i was growing up (a '85 or '86). took me for a ride once, fastest bike i've ever been on, need a GD seat belt (or a tether) to hold on.
X2!
bike is looking good, be sure to post up some pic's when she's all done.
#24
02-05-2010, 12:14 PM
$400-$600 bucks - did I read that right? if that's your price range, about the only thing you will find that runs is something from the 70's or 80's - maybe an old Seca or maxim that's pretty beat?
Seriously, if you can spend at least $1200 (1500 is more like it but this economy does really suck and it is winter, great time to buy) I'd start looking for a Ninja 250 or 500 - those make perfect beginner bikes.
Seriously, if you can spend at least $1200 (1500 is more like it but this economy does really suck and it is winter, great time to buy) I'd start looking for a Ninja 250 or 500 - those make perfect beginner bikes.
#25
02-05-2010, 12:16 PM
$400-$600 bucks - did I read that right? if that's your price range, about the only thing you will find that runs is something from the 70's or 80's - maybe an old Seca or maxim that's pretty beat?
Seriously, if you can spend at least $1200 (1500 is more like it but this economy does really suck and it is winter, great time to buy) I'd start looking for a Ninja 250 or 500 - those make perfect beginner bikes.
Seriously, if you can spend at least $1200 (1500 is more like it but this economy does really suck and it is winter, great time to buy) I'd start looking for a Ninja 250 or 500 - those make perfect beginner bikes.
he meant engine size. 400-600cc.
i agree tho. i always tell friends, ur gonna pay around $1200-$1500 for a bike that runs reliably. one way or another.
#26
02-05-2010, 01:14 PM
Ooops. Here's a good thread on the issue. My advice is to not only stay away from bikes with more than 50 rwhp, but not to spend over $1500 as you will probably drop it. Use the first bike as a learning tool.
http://www.sportbikes.ws/showthread.php?t=15831
http://www.sportbikes.ws/showthread.php?t=15831
#27
02-05-2010, 02:29 PM
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Good link!
Sorry I should have been more clear lol, if that were my price range Id be limited to maybe a Huffy lol. I was actually think up to $3k but from the quick glance thru of the link you posted plus what you guys are telling me I wont need to (or want to) go that high for something decent
Good link!
$400-$600 bucks - did I read that right?
#28
02-08-2010, 08:18 AM
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Good link!
Sorry I should have been more clear lol, if that were my price range Id be limited to maybe a Huffy lol. I was actually think up to $3k but from the quick glance thru of the link you posted plus what you guys are telling me I wont need to (or want to) go that high for something decent
Good link!
Sorry I should have been more clear lol, if that were my price range Id be limited to maybe a Huffy lol. I was actually think up to $3k but from the quick glance thru of the link you posted plus what you guys are telling me I wont need to (or want to) go that high for something decent
yea, i'd recommend a standard/naked bike in the $1200 - $2k range to figure out what you really want first. then go from there. even if u nick it up a bit u can usually re-sell them for right about what you paid.
#29
02-08-2010, 04:58 PM
lol. I got me a REALLY cheap bike I learned on.
1984 Honda CB125S. Got it for free when I was 11. I took apart the whole motor. Luckily all I had to do was new piston rings, and cleaned the carb out. Rode it only a couple times on the road because it isn't exactly street legal, and I don't have my endorsement. I'm hoping to get a bike in the next year or two, and get my endorsement over the summer.
1984 Honda CB125S. Got it for free when I was 11. I took apart the whole motor. Luckily all I had to do was new piston rings, and cleaned the carb out. Rode it only a couple times on the road because it isn't exactly street legal, and I don't have my endorsement. I'm hoping to get a bike in the next year or two, and get my endorsement over the summer.