Archive Anyone out there got a motorcycle?

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 19, 2011 9:54pm

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?

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 19, 2011 10:18pm

Your right. I should of used have instead of got.

karen lotz

Posts: 22,284

Mar 19, 2011 10:25pm

justincredible;717904 wrote:Your right. I should of used have instead of got.

Eye cannt weight til Fab4 done seen dis poast.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 19, 2011 10:29pm

Poast looks like a shorthand way to write pot roast.

ytownfootball

Posts: 6,978

Mar 19, 2011 10:41pm

Who will be in charge when you do your first set of cartwheels over a Subaru?

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Rocketsfan

Posts: 139

Mar 20, 2011 6:10am

1997 Honda CBR XX Blackbird

ManO'War

Posts: 1,420

Mar 20, 2011 9:29am

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...

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 20, 2011 6:24pm

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.

LJ

Posts: 16,351

Mar 20, 2011 6:27pm

Donor Cycles

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 20, 2011 6:40pm

LJ;718851 wrote:Donor Cycles

Yep. I do plan on killing myself on my bike whenever I get it.

LJ

Posts: 16,351

Mar 20, 2011 6:50pm

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.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 20, 2011 6:58pm

After almost killing myself on a quad back when I was 18 or 19 I have a lot more respect for recreational vehicles.

Curly J

Posts: 7,282

Mar 20, 2011 7:00pm

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.

Belly35

Posts: 9,716

Mar 21, 2011 6:56am

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

GoChiefs

Posts: 16,754

Mar 21, 2011 7:27am

Belly35;719617 wrote:Harey-Daiidson Road king Classis

Is that a chinese knock off of a Harley Davidson?

4cards

Posts: 2,551

Mar 21, 2011 8:17am

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?

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 21, 2011 9:52am

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...

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 23, 2011 11:27pm

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

THE4RINGZ

Posts: 16,816

Mar 23, 2011 11:38pm

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?????

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 24, 2011 12:06am

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