Honda Motorcycles Honda Powersports: riding, maintenance, gear, and safety.

Looking for used bike? what mileage is good

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:39 AM
  #1  
sleeperrex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
From: Fountain Valley, CA, US
Default Looking for used bike? what mileage is good

im looking into getting an used 04-06 Honda CBR600RR. price range? its gonna be my first bike. what should i look for when buying and what is considered to be high mileage.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:42 AM
  #2  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 9,817
Likes: 0
From: San Gabriel, CA
Default

Since you're in CA, expect higher prices than you'd see for out-of-state bikes. Roughly $5k-$7k.

High mileage isn't as big of problem as the lack of maintenance, so check for that.

MSFGEARINSURANCE.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:45 AM
  #3  
.RJ's Avatar
.RJ
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 30,826
Likes: 0
From: RIP Craig Jones
Default Re: (marmaladedad)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
MSFGEARINSURANCE.</TD></TR></TABLE>

MSFGEARINSURANCEGOLDWHEELSNINJA250!
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:47 AM
  #4  
sleeperrex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
From: Fountain Valley, CA, US
Default Re: (marmaladedad)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
MSFGEARINSURANCE.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what is that?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:54 AM
  #5  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 9,817
Likes: 0
From: San Gabriel, CA
Default Re: (sleeperrex)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperrex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is that?</TD></TR></TABLE>
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/585065

MSF
http://www.msf-usa.org/

Gear
http://www.terrapowersports.com/

Insurance
http://www.geico.com/
http://www.progressive.com/
http://www.statefarm.com/

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
MSFGEARINSURANCEGOLDWHEELSNINJA250! </TD></TR></TABLE>
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1426987

Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:55 AM
  #6  
sleeperrex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
From: Fountain Valley, CA, US
Default Re: (marmaladedad)

thx lol
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:56 AM
  #7  
...rohit's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,004
Likes: 0
From: Germantown, MD, USA
Default Re: (marmaladedad)

are you dead set on a 600rr?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:03 AM
  #8  
sleeperrex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
From: Fountain Valley, CA, US
Default Re: (...rohit)

yea pretty much. why?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:06 AM
  #9  
...rohit's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,004
Likes: 0
From: Germantown, MD, USA
Default Re: (sleeperrex)

not a very good first bike, but I am sure you will be fine if you are responsible.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:11 AM
  #10  
sleeperrex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
From: Fountain Valley, CA, US
Default Re: (...rohit)

yea...im jus gonna commute from school adn work..and leave my pos car on the side for other times. i dont stunt or anything and wouldnt drive fast. im very responsible
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:30 AM
  #11  
.RJ's Avatar
.RJ
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 30,826
Likes: 0
From: RIP Craig Jones
Default Re: (sleeperrex)

Here we go again...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1426987
</TD></TR></TABLE>

Mad prawpz for digging that one up! There's a FZR400 for sale locally now... I'm soooo tempted.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:56 AM
  #12  
rdblckSV650S's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,205
Likes: 0
Default Re: (sleeperrex)

not a very fun commuting bike as it's got torture rack ergos, but to each his own.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 12:09 PM
  #13  
.RJ's Avatar
.RJ
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 30,826
Likes: 0
From: RIP Craig Jones
Default Re: (rdblckSV650S)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rdblckSV650S &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not a very fun commuting bike as it's got torture rack ergos</TD></TR></TABLE>

Worse than an RC51?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:44 PM
  #14  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 9,817
Likes: 0
From: San Gabriel, CA
Default Re: (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mad prawpz for digging that one up! There's a FZR400 for sale locally now... I'm soooo tempted.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dooo eeeet!! FZR400's are sweet.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:17 PM
  #15  
MugenHonda's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,672
Likes: 0
From: With my POS D15B2, Whereever whenever, United States
Default Re: (marmaladedad)

All the used bikes I've bought had less than 3k miles
my gsxr had 2800 and my r1 had 1900
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:31 PM
  #16  
.RJ's Avatar
.RJ
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 30,826
Likes: 0
From: RIP Craig Jones
Default Re: (MugenHonda)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MugenHonda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">All the used bikes I've bought had less than 3k miles
my gsxr had 2800 and my r1 had 1900</TD></TR></TABLE>

But that doesnt answer the question
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:37 PM
  #17  
sleeperrex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
From: Fountain Valley, CA, US
Default Re: (MugenHonda)

so if i take that msf class and pass....wat do i hav to do to get moto license bcuz it said if u pass the course the riding skills test is waived at the dmv
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:41 PM
  #18  
.RJ's Avatar
.RJ
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 30,826
Likes: 0
From: RIP Craig Jones
Default Re: (sleeperrex)

Call the DMV and ask (or its usually on their website).

And buy a vowell.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:02 PM
  #19  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 9,817
Likes: 0
From: San Gabriel, CA
Default Re: (sleeperrex)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperrex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so if i take that msf class and pass....wat do i hav to do to get moto license bcuz it said if u pass the course the riding skills test is waived at the dmv</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's similar to your C-class license. You had to take the written/permit test first, and then behind the wheel license test. For your M1 license, you'll need to take the written/permit test for motorcycles. But, you don't need to take the permit test first before taking the MSF class. If you haven't taken the C-permit test within a year, then you'll need to take that again before taking the motorcycle permit test.

wat? hav? bcuz? wak!
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:35 PM
  #20  
sleeperrex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
From: Fountain Valley, CA, US
Default Re: (marmaladedad)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
wat? hav? bcuz? wak!</TD></TR></TABLE>

oh plz . i am just too lazy to type even though it takes just a split second more.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:00 PM
  #21  
taunt_spike's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From: Seatac/Yokota, Wa, US/Japan
Default Re: (sleeperrex)

i went from a ninja 250 to a 600rr and there is a HUGE difference. I would recomend gettin an older ninja 250 for under 2k then after a few months sell it for the same price and get that 600rr. goodluck
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:29 PM
  #22  
Quiks66's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,398
Likes: 0
From: Honolulu, HI
Default Re: (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And buy a vowell.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Lol
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 11:04 AM
  #23  
tanginamogagoulol's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
From: where cager live palm springs, ca, ca, usa
Default Re: (marmaladedad)

I say don't get the 600rr for ur first bike it will get u in trouble eventhough ur a "responsible rider"

Look for something smaller like 250cc-500cc or get a carbureted 600cc so that the throttle responce won't get u introuble

Buy my 2000 gsxr600 it doesn't have the looks ur looking for
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2133051

2g its urs
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:07 PM
  #24  
thengafish's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: fountain valley, ca, usa
Default Re: Looking for used bike? what mileage is good (sleeperrex)

<U></U> 'buy a vowell.' hahaha
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
OogalyDoogaly
Honda Motorcycles
13
Aug 13, 2007 06:54 PM
life sux die
Honda Motorcycles
15
Feb 19, 2007 04:10 PM
I Want An Si
Honda Motorcycles
5
Nov 11, 2005 06:17 PM
.cingham
Honda Motorcycles
10
Oct 20, 2005 11:16 AM
05CBR600RR
Honda Motorcycles
9
May 2, 2005 07:10 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:12 AM.