Ohio Chatter
Ohio Chatter

Forums

All Threads Serious Business Sports Politics Archive Pick 'ems Wordio
Log In Create Account

Anyone out there got a motorcycle?

Home ▸ Archive ▸ Serious Business ▸ Anyone out there got a motorcycle?
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 19, 2011 9:54 PM
I've been wanting to get a motorcycle for a few years but I have finally decided to get one this year. I'm planning on buying an old bike to get my feet wet this summer and then upgrade next year. I've been looking on craigslist a lot but it is ridiculous how much over kbb value people are asking for their bikes. There is a '79 Suzuki GS850 that books for $945 and the guy is asking $1800. Anyway, what kind of bike do you ride? Any recommendations for a good starter bike? Got an older bike you're looking to sell?
Mar 19, 2011 9:54pm
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 19, 2011 10:18 PM
Your right. I should of used have instead of got.
Mar 19, 2011 10:18pm
karen lotz's avatar

karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Mar 19, 2011 10:25 PM
justincredible;717904 wrote:Your right. I should of used have instead of got.




Eye cannt weight til Fab4 done seen dis poast.
Mar 19, 2011 10:25pm
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 19, 2011 10:29 PM
Poast looks like a shorthand way to write pot roast.
Mar 19, 2011 10:29pm
ytownfootball's avatar

ytownfootball

Bold faced liar...

6,978 posts
Mar 19, 2011 10:41 PM
Who will be in charge when you do your first set of cartwheels over a Subaru?
Mar 19, 2011 10:41pm
R

Rocketsfan

Senior Member

139 posts
Mar 20, 2011 6:10 AM
1997 Honda CBR XX Blackbird
Mar 20, 2011 6:10am
ManO'War's avatar

ManO'War

Senior Member

1,420 posts
Mar 20, 2011 9:29 AM
I have a Ducati 848, but wouldn't recommend for a starter bike.

Realistically you should start on something 500 cc's or below, and something that you can physically handle.

I'm always skeptical of Craigslist, but during these economic times, if you find something you like, you can always negotiate a better price.

There used to be a place in Pittsburgh that took wrecked bikes, fixed them back to spec and then sold them pretty cheap...maybe you could go that route.

Here's my bike...
Mar 20, 2011 9:29am
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 20, 2011 6:24 PM
ManO'War;718113 wrote: Realistically you should start on something 500 cc's or below, and something that you can physically handle.

Yeah, I've been looking to find something around 450cc.

I just signed up for a Riders Edge beginner course at Buckminns Harley in Xenia that starts on Thursday.
Mar 20, 2011 6:24pm
LJ's avatar

LJ

Senior Member

16,351 posts
Mar 20, 2011 6:27 PM
Donor Cycles
Mar 20, 2011 6:27pm
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 20, 2011 6:40 PM
LJ;718851 wrote:Donor Cycles

Yep. I do plan on killing myself on my bike whenever I get it.
Mar 20, 2011 6:40pm
LJ's avatar

LJ

Senior Member

16,351 posts
Mar 20, 2011 6:50 PM
justincredible;718879 wrote:Yep. I do plan on killing myself on my bike whenever I get it.

Cool. I grew up with a brain surgeon neighbor. Anytime I wanted to buy a dirt bike, I always got a lecture from him on emergency calls he has taken over the years. Scarred me for life. He always called them Donor Cycles.
Mar 20, 2011 6:50pm
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 20, 2011 6:58 PM
After almost killing myself on a quad back when I was 18 or 19 I have a lot more respect for recreational vehicles.
Mar 20, 2011 6:58pm
Curly J's avatar

Curly J

Self Pwner in Training.

7,282 posts
Mar 20, 2011 7:00 PM
I used to have one many years ago. A 1960 Triumph TR6 pre unit, bored .30 over, dual carbs, higher compression pistons, and a Hardtail kit. After spending a few years on a Life Squad, and losing my neighbor to a bike accident, I sold it.

I have to admit I'm thinking about buying another one though.
Mar 20, 2011 7:00pm
Belly35's avatar

Belly35

Elderly Intellectual

9,716 posts
Mar 21, 2011 6:56 AM
I had years ago 1969 Norton 750 (almot killed myself) now after 42 years I'm looking again ... Looking at a Harey-Davidson Road king Classis

Mar 21, 2011 6:56am
GoChiefs's avatar

GoChiefs

Resident Maniac

16,754 posts
Mar 21, 2011 7:27 AM
Belly35;719617 wrote:Harey-Daiidson Road king Classis

Is that a chinese knock off of a Harley Davidson?
Mar 21, 2011 7:27am
4cards's avatar

4cards

Ohio Chatter Legend

2,551 posts
Mar 21, 2011 8:17 AM
justincredible;717875 wrote:I've been wanting to get a motorcycle for a few years but I have finally decided to get one this year. I'm planning on buying an old bike to get my feet wet this summer and then upgrade next year. I've been looking on craigslist a lot but it is ridiculous how much over kbb value people are asking for their bikes. There is a '79 Suzuki GS850 that books for $945 and the guy is asking $1800. Anyway, what kind of bike do you ride? Any recommendations for a good starter bike? Got an older bike you're looking to sell?
...You sure buying the motor cycle isn't just a cover up so you can finally wear your assless leather chaps in public?
Mar 21, 2011 8:17am
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 21, 2011 9:52 AM
4cards;719638 wrote:...You sure buying the motor cycle isn't just a cover up so you can finally wear your assless leather chaps in public?

Shh...
Mar 21, 2011 9:52am
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 23, 2011 11:27 PM
A friend of my uncle has a killer deal on a bike that I am going to go look at after I finish my classes this weekend. Here is the bike:



1999 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic
Mar 23, 2011 11:27pm
THE4RINGZ's avatar

THE4RINGZ

R.I.P Thread Bomber

16,816 posts
Mar 23, 2011 11:38 PM
You seem like more of a moped guy to me, and if this site ever really takes off...one of those two wheeled stand up people movers. Sequeway?????
Mar 23, 2011 11:38pm
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 24, 2011 12:06 AM
THE4RINGZ;722440 wrote:You seem like more of a moped guy to me, and if this site ever really takes off...one of those two wheeled stand up people movers. Sequeway?????

You dont know me
Mar 24, 2011 12:06am
voewoody's avatar

voewoody

Senior Member

280 posts
Mar 24, 2011 8:12 AM
I have an 03' Yamaha V-Star 1100 and love it. I have had it for about 3 years and have never had a problem.
Mar 24, 2011 8:12am
ZWICK 4 PREZ's avatar

ZWICK 4 PREZ

Senior Member

7,733 posts
Mar 24, 2011 8:22 AM
justincredible;722451 wrote:You dont know me

Mar 24, 2011 8:22am
j_crazy's avatar

j_crazy

7 gram rocks. how i roll.

8,372 posts
Mar 24, 2011 8:24 AM
justincredible;718938 wrote:After almost killing myself on a quad back when I was 18 or 19 I have a lot more respect for recreational vehicles.

RESPECT!

Mar 24, 2011 8:24am
j_crazy's avatar

j_crazy

7 gram rocks. how i roll.

8,372 posts
Mar 24, 2011 8:25 AM
seriously though that would make me one of about 5 people i know from college that doesn't own a motorcycle of some sort.
Mar 24, 2011 8:25am
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Mar 24, 2011 8:36 AM
j_crazy;722505 wrote:seriously though that would make me one of about 5 people i know from college that doesn't own a motorcycle of some sort.

GET ONE
Mar 24, 2011 8:36am