looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices?
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looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices?
like title says, im gonne be buying my first bike this spring and need to figure out what i can get, looking for a 600cc or close, for around $2K. what would u guys recommend and where to look to find one.
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (msinsky14)
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (that one guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by that one guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sv650!!!! and why buy in spring? thats when bikes get expensive.</TD></TR></TABLE>
picked up my sv in mid december for 1900 with an extra set of gear and a bike cover
picked up my sv in mid december for 1900 with an extra set of gear and a bike cover
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (tanginamogagoulol)
Duy got his first bike a yzf 600 for 1500, but it needed allot of work 
Main thing is to get a trashed bike for your first bike, least ye be the one doing the trashing
Main thing is to get a trashed bike for your first bike, least ye be the one doing the trashing
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F2's and F3's should be around 2k for a decent bike.
i'd suggest something other than an SV to start--not that it's a bad starter bike (though, it kind of is imo), but you'll never appreciate the SV for what it is if you start on one.
i'd suggest something other than an SV to start--not that it's a bad starter bike (though, it kind of is imo), but you'll never appreciate the SV for what it is if you start on one.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bad-monkey »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">F2's and F3's should be around 2k for a decent bike.
i'd suggest something other than an SV to start--not that it's a bad starter bike (though, it kind of is imo), but you'll never appreciate the SV for what it is if you start on one.
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that is true, youll always want to feel what the inline 4 600s are like.
i started on a 2004 f4i and i can say i like my sv more. Doesnt mean i wont be picking up that 05 06 636r that im gonna start saving up for soon.
i'd suggest something other than an SV to start--not that it's a bad starter bike (though, it kind of is imo), but you'll never appreciate the SV for what it is if you start on one.
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that is true, youll always want to feel what the inline 4 600s are like.
i started on a 2004 f4i and i can say i like my sv more. Doesnt mean i wont be picking up that 05 06 636r that im gonna start saving up for soon.
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Basically any Honda CB series
Kawasaki Ninja 250/500R
Honda CBR Hurricane/F2/F3
Yamaha YZF 600
Suzuki SV650 (first gen.)
http://www.craigslist.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.hondamarketplace.com
http://www.sportbikerecycler.com
*insert EGlovr's infamous list*
Kawasaki Ninja 250/500R
Honda CBR Hurricane/F2/F3
Yamaha YZF 600
Suzuki SV650 (first gen.)
http://www.craigslist.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.hondamarketplace.com
http://www.sportbikerecycler.com
*insert EGlovr's infamous list*
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (msinsky14)
I started on a 96 YZF600 that I found with low miles and a cracked front fairing (otherwise in great shape)...for $2200.
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bad-monkey »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">F2's and F3's should be around 2k for a decent bike.
i'd suggest something other than an SV to start--not that it's a bad starter bike (though, it kind of is imo), but you'll never appreciate the SV for what it is if you start on one. </TD></TR></TABLE>
well said
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i'd suggest something other than an SV to start--not that it's a bad starter bike (though, it kind of is imo), but you'll never appreciate the SV for what it is if you start on one. </TD></TR></TABLE>
well said
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (tanginamogagoulol)
Ninja 250 for sho 
Got mine for $2800, 05 dark blue orange stripe with 360miles only.
after breaking it until 700 finally got tired of it so I sold it back for $2800
I paid for my first service ($200+), insurance, registration, tax.
You will slowly get tired of 250cc because it's slow
Got mine for $2800, 05 dark blue orange stripe with 360miles only.
after breaking it until 700 finally got tired of it so I sold it back for $2800
I paid for my first service ($200+), insurance, registration, tax.
You will slowly get tired of 250cc because it's slow
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (msinsky14)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by msinsky14 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">r there any good websites to find a bike locally,
im in akron ohio so its not that common to see a bike</TD></TR></TABLE>
Craigslist? I know a lot of rural communities have "swap sheets" where all kinds of motorized vehicles are sold.
I'd recommend an older Japanese bike, anything pre 1985 is pretty good. They are cheap and easy to work on (no fairing, mostly aircooled, simple engine designs). Get something like a CB360 or a Yamaha XS650. Both are aircooled twins with points ignition systems. Another little appreciated fact is that they can be driven safely on gravel and unpaved roads.
im in akron ohio so its not that common to see a bike</TD></TR></TABLE>
Craigslist? I know a lot of rural communities have "swap sheets" where all kinds of motorized vehicles are sold.
I'd recommend an older Japanese bike, anything pre 1985 is pretty good. They are cheap and easy to work on (no fairing, mostly aircooled, simple engine designs). Get something like a CB360 or a Yamaha XS650. Both are aircooled twins with points ignition systems. Another little appreciated fact is that they can be driven safely on gravel and unpaved roads.
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (msinsky14)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by msinsky14 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">r there any good websites to find a bike locally,
im in akron ohio so its not that common to see a bike</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ohio has one of the highest concentrations of motorcycles for sale in the country.
Check the Cleveland Craigslist. That's where I found my bike.
im in akron ohio so its not that common to see a bike</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ohio has one of the highest concentrations of motorcycles for sale in the country.
Check the Cleveland Craigslist. That's where I found my bike.
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Re: looking for my first bikt for around 2K. choices? (CivicWagonRUS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicWagonRUS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd recommend an older Japanese bike, anything pre 1985 is pretty good.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah or 85 to 95 even. There's a lot of stuff of this age for 2k, a lot of bitchin stuff.
Yeah or 85 to 95 even. There's a lot of stuff of this age for 2k, a lot of bitchin stuff.
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my first bike that i ever bought was a 86 ninja 250. it sucked *****. after 2 weeks i got bored
my 2nd bike was a 92 fzr 600cc special edition. $1800.. the engine shitted out on me 3rd day of having it!
my 3rd bike was a 99 CBR F4 that i got for 2900$ with 30+ thousand miles on it.. that bike was a champ!
my 4th bike was a 2001 929rr erion that i got for 4500$
and currently now i own a 03 600rr!
go honda!
for 2 grand i'm sure you can get yourself an f2 or f3 cbr for sure.. do not get a 250cc unless you really suck at riding on two wheels.. and 500cc bikes are just plain ugly!
so go for F2, F3, or an F4... ifyoure lucky you can find a salvage F4i for pretty cheap 2 depending on where you live..
my next bike though is probably gonna be an R1 though i recently got a chance to ride an 06 and i fell in love.. i have pics of all the bikes i owned 2 btw
my 2nd bike was a 92 fzr 600cc special edition. $1800.. the engine shitted out on me 3rd day of having it!
my 3rd bike was a 99 CBR F4 that i got for 2900$ with 30+ thousand miles on it.. that bike was a champ!
my 4th bike was a 2001 929rr erion that i got for 4500$
and currently now i own a 03 600rr!
go honda!
for 2 grand i'm sure you can get yourself an f2 or f3 cbr for sure.. do not get a 250cc unless you really suck at riding on two wheels.. and 500cc bikes are just plain ugly!
so go for F2, F3, or an F4... ifyoure lucky you can find a salvage F4i for pretty cheap 2 depending on where you live..
my next bike though is probably gonna be an R1 though i recently got a chance to ride an 06 and i fell in love.. i have pics of all the bikes i owned 2 btw
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1990EfSedan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my first bike that i ever bought was a 86 ninja 250. it sucked *****. after 2 weeks i got bored
my 2nd bike was a 92 fzr 600cc special edition. $1800.. the engine shitted out on me 3rd day of having it!
my 3rd bike was a 99 CBR F4 that i got for 2900$ with 30+ thousand miles on it.. that bike was a champ!
my 4th bike was a 2001 929rr erion that i got for 4500$
and currently now i own a 03 600rr!
go honda!
for 2 grand i'm sure you can get yourself an f2 or f3 cbr for sure.. do not get a 250cc unless you really suck at riding on two wheels.. and 500cc bikes are just plain ugly!
so go for F2, F3, or an F4... ifyoure lucky you can find a salvage F4i for pretty cheap 2 depending on where you live..
my next bike though is probably gonna be an R1 though i recently got a chance to ride an 06 and i fell in love.. i have pics of all the bikes i owned 2 btw</TD></TR></TABLE>
Uh...huh.
Right.
What's next? Gonna tell us that vtwins are unreliable?
my 2nd bike was a 92 fzr 600cc special edition. $1800.. the engine shitted out on me 3rd day of having it!
my 3rd bike was a 99 CBR F4 that i got for 2900$ with 30+ thousand miles on it.. that bike was a champ!
my 4th bike was a 2001 929rr erion that i got for 4500$
and currently now i own a 03 600rr!
go honda!
for 2 grand i'm sure you can get yourself an f2 or f3 cbr for sure.. do not get a 250cc unless you really suck at riding on two wheels.. and 500cc bikes are just plain ugly!
so go for F2, F3, or an F4... ifyoure lucky you can find a salvage F4i for pretty cheap 2 depending on where you live..
my next bike though is probably gonna be an R1 though i recently got a chance to ride an 06 and i fell in love.. i have pics of all the bikes i owned 2 btw</TD></TR></TABLE>
Uh...huh.
Right.
What's next? Gonna tell us that vtwins are unreliable?
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Uh...huh.
Right.
What's next? Gonna tell us that vtwins are unreliable?</TD></TR></TABLE>
no i'm gonna tell you that you need to step up your bike game and get rid of your outdated 900rr.
Uh...huh.
Right.
What's next? Gonna tell us that vtwins are unreliable?
</TD></TR></TABLE>no i'm gonna tell you that you need to step up your bike game and get rid of your outdated 900rr.