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Old May 20, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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Whats a good bike, begginer of course, to get for that amount of money, but that has to include getting a helmet and gear, unfortunatlly =[
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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Default Re: With a budget of.. 4500 (shaolinv)

You could easily find a 250 within that range including decent gear etc.

I'd say it's just about right for a beginners budget.

Just search around, find someone who thinks they are ready to move on up, usually you can find killer deals.

Talk to Arturbo, he has a 250, I know he got a sweet deal out of the dealership.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:29 AM
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Dude with $4500 you can go way past a beginers bike, used of course. And many many owners sell there bike with , gloves aand the like... What are your goals?
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Old May 21, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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Default Re: With a budget of.. 4500 (shaolinv)

>4500.

Nice used mid 90's ZX6R, CBR, or FZR, around $3300. (or even better, get a nice EX500 for $2500)
Helmet $200
Jacket $150
Gloves $60
Boots $80
MSF $50-300

Save the rest for title, insurance, and gas.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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My MSF was only $25.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:04 AM
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FZR or F2 would be awesome beginner bikes. Parts are pretty plentiful for the pair, but F2 parts a little more. They have a good amount of power and are still pretty forgiving to the new rider. An ex500 or ex250 would also be nice and is very easy to sell after youre done with it.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nerdish &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My MSF was only $25. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Let me guess, u are under 21
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Old May 22, 2003 | 05:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg_nezay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Let me guess, u are under 21 </TD></TR></TABLE>

Or in Illinois. They have crazy-cheap-state funded MSF. (so do we, hence the $50).

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Old May 22, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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Im takin MSF for only 25$ (under 21 and in IL =D) My budget is more around 4000, 4500 is a bit higher, but i was figuring getting a bike for around 2500-3000 and rest for helmet,etc..
Only thing im wonderin about is insurance, If I could afford it.. Not Full Cov. but I dont want **** insurance either =\
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Old May 22, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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kawasaki ex500 right?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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check on craigslist.com you should be able to find a bike for that amount of money...
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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My MSF was $300, Jersey blows.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OnlyNod &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My MSF was $300, Jersey blows.</TD></TR></TABLE>

are u over 21? if u are, thats probably y.
the going rate around here in cali is $200-$250 and up if u are over 21.
$25-$35 if u are under 21.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg_nezay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

are u over 21? if u are, thats probably y.
the going rate around here in cali is $200-$250 and up if u are over 21.
$25-$35 if u are under 21.</TD></TR></TABLE>

nope... everything in jersey is backwards... kinda makes things interesting tho.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg_nezay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

are u over 21? if u are, thats probably y.
the going rate around here in cali is $200-$250 and up if u are over 21.
$25-$35 if u are under 21.</TD></TR></TABLE>

wtf I paid $80 or so through ccrider when I was &lt;21.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 01:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bunmango &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

wtf I paid $80 or so through ccrider when I was &lt;21.</TD></TR></TABLE>

damm , that sucks, but its $25 if u are under 21 at PCC.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 11:18 AM
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