Anyone out there got a motorcycle?

• justincredible

  

  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

  

  Your right. I should of used have instead of got.
• karen lotz

  

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

  
  
  
  
  Eye cannt weight til Fab4 done seen dis poast.
• justincredible

  

  Poast looks like a shorthand way to write pot roast.
• ytownfootball

  

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

  1997 Honda CBR XX Blackbird
• ManO'War

  

  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

  

  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

  

  Donor Cycles
• justincredible

  

  LJ;718851 wrote:Donor Cycles

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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  Belly35;719617 wrote:Harey-Daiidson Road king Classis

  
  Is that a chinese knock off of a Harley Davidson?
• 4cards

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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
• voewoody

  

  I have an 03' Yamaha V-Star 1100 and love it. I have had it for about 3 years and have never had a problem.
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  justincredible;722451 wrote:You dont know me

  
  
• j_crazy

  

  justincredible;718938 wrote:After almost killing myself on a quad back when I was 18 or 19 I have a lot more respect for recreational vehicles.

  
  RESPECT!
  
  
• j_crazy

  

  seriously though that would make me one of about 5 people i know from college that doesn't own a motorcycle of some sort.
• justincredible

  

  j_crazy;722505 wrote:seriously though that would make me one of about 5 people i know from college that doesn't own a motorcycle of some sort.

  
  GET ONE