cheap learners bike?
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cheap learners bike?
i'm wondering what kind of bikes i should be looking at to learn on.
the price range would probably be no more than $1500. so im talking about some seriously crappy bike.
i know i probably wont find any harleys in good condition for this price. but what about an alternative?
will fire and lightning strike medown from the heavens for doing such a deed?
there are a few 80's honda andyamaha garbage road bikes that will " run " in my area for this price.
would those even be worth it? i just want somthing i can learn on and laugh at when i finally get a harley.
heres some im talking about
http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/258056972.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/245588573.html
the price range would probably be no more than $1500. so im talking about some seriously crappy bike.
i know i probably wont find any harleys in good condition for this price. but what about an alternative?
will fire and lightning strike medown from the heavens for doing such a deed?
there are a few 80's honda andyamaha garbage road bikes that will " run " in my area for this price.
would those even be worth it? i just want somthing i can learn on and laugh at when i finally get a harley.
heres some im talking about
http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/258056972.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/245588573.html
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RE: cheap learners bike?
I learned to ride on a 82 650 maxim. I sold it, then bought it back, for something to ride to work. (Gravel parking lot) That is a good price for that bike if it is as nice as it looks. They are a real nice bike and fairly indesructable as long as you don't go messing with the carbs, it can be hard to find someone to sync them, if you don't know how or have the tools. Luckily I have never had to mess with mine. My friend has one as her current bike also till she can get a Harley.
As for the Honda, I don't think I would want a 185cc bike. That is a really small engine. I didn't even know they made street bikes that small.
As for the Honda, I don't think I would want a 185cc bike. That is a really small engine. I didn't even know they made street bikes that small.
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RE: cheap learners bike?
I was looking for the same thing for my wife. In the end we decidedshe shouldjust take the MSF course for beginers at the local com. college for $170.00 and then decide what to get. My first bike was a Suzuki GS450. I like the Honda CB's for a beginer bike.
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RE: cheap learners bike?
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i'm wondering what kind of bikes i should be looking at to learn on.
the price range would probably be no more than $1500. so im talking about some seriously crappy bike.
i know i probably wont find any harleys in good condition for this price. but what about an alternative?
will fire and lightning strike me down from the heavens for doing such a deed?
there are a few 80's honda and yamaha garbage road bikes that will " run " in my area for this price.
would those even be worth it? i just want somthing i can learn on and laugh at when i finally get a harley.
heres some im talking about
http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/258056972.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/245588573.html
i'm wondering what kind of bikes i should be looking at to learn on.
the price range would probably be no more than $1500. so im talking about some seriously crappy bike.
i know i probably wont find any harleys in good condition for this price. but what about an alternative?
will fire and lightning strike me down from the heavens for doing such a deed?
there are a few 80's honda and yamaha garbage road bikes that will " run " in my area for this price.
would those even be worth it? i just want somthing i can learn on and laugh at when i finally get a harley.
heres some im talking about
http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/258056972.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/245588573.html
the 650 maxim is more of a learner bike.its a little bigger (for hiway use, etc), a little newer (better brakes and such), and prob more of an all around general use bike. honda nighthawks are similar, if more "standard" in riding position.
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RE: cheap learners bike?
Hadn't ridden for years and bought a Kawasaki Eliminator 125cc brand new they are 2600.00 They are pretty worthless for trade,but they are cheap and go 60mph.I put 4000 miles on it and got a Sportster
Was good for what it is.It's nice to be able to go on the Hwy. again,though.
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Was good for what it is.It's nice to be able to go on the Hwy. again,though. [IMG]local://upfiles/21121/711167E470894B5AA187350160212AC8.jpg[/IMG]
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either one i would do, the thing about the maxim is its a little farther away, a little more money, and it doesn't say if it runs or not.
but as for that maxim as a bike to get, it defiently looks a lot better performance wise. and such, its a bit newer and more powerful. but, i don't have all that right now, just $500 atm.
but as for that maxim as a bike to get, it defiently looks a lot better performance wise. and such, its a bit newer and more powerful. but, i don't have all that right now, just $500 atm.
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