buying a motorcycle

[lxorl]

Im new to the whole motorcycle thing, but I think i would like to buy a used one. My first choice would be a harley. Second a honda VTX 1300.... but they are both way out of my price range.

I live in a college town, so im guessing i can pick up a used sports bike for a reasonable price. i would like to keep it between 2k-3500. I know that is pretty cheap.

I just want some advice, recomendations.... from experienced riders. any thoughts ?

thanks

[pudgy]

You get what you pay for.


USA USA USA USA

[lxorl]

very helpful.......lol

Originally posted by pudgy
You get what you pay for.


USA USA USA USA

[SUGARBABY]

OCC chopper baby :-) you have 50 k to spend, right?

[lxorl]

If i did have 50K to spend on a bike the money wouldnt be going to OCC. I dont want a bike that looks like an airplane or a hellicopter. I would have to try and get in with jessie james.

Originally posted by Sugarbaby
OCC chopper baby :-) you have 50 k to spend, right?

[jack hust]

get a harley sportster and add to it as you go

[flexer01]

anything from mid to late 90's......suzuki gsxr 750's are very fast and cheap. Or honda cbr6 <----- i have one, very quick little bikes........my buddy has a yamaha, i dont like it thuogh.

[lxorl]

a used sportster is kinda out of my price range... well way out of my price range.

Originally posted by jack hust
get a harley sportster and add to it as you go

[SUGARBABY]

LMAO, I know, I was teasing because of your av....

anywho, good luck with your bike. I like the sportsters, too.

[lxorl]

sportsters are ok, but i kinda like the fatboy.... harleys are a bit too much for me right now.

Originally posted by Sugarbaby
LMAO, I know, I was teasing because of your av....

anywho, good luck with your bike. I like the sportsters, too.

[Blackfoot]

First off, MSF course. It's boring but you really do learn a lot.

Second, it sounds like you'd want a 600cc motorcycle but you're price range puts you in the early 90s (which isn't bad).

I'd suggest looking at how many previous owners (especially if they were young), the mileage (they're not like cars btw - so try to stay away from really high mileage bikes - jmo), was it garage kept?, what kind of upgrades, etc.... you know what I mean.

Also, check your local cycle trader to get an idea of what you can get on your budget.

Good luck bro... and be safe!

[jack hust]

im gonna have to go to harley store soon i can feel it in my blood

[BigSoda]

bro since its your 1st bike get a cbr f4 or something along those lines.

[rado]

Originally posted by pudgy
You get what you pay for.

True indeed

[red_devil1469]

Try www.cycletrader.com