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Battle Pope · 07-10-2008, 12:18 PM

So I've been a passenger a few times but never a rider. I've been wanting to get into it for several years, and getting married in about a month I've got that feeling that if I don't start taking steps toward the goal I may never get around to it.

That said, I'm looking for something cheap, so that I'll only finance $1k at most. I have a car payment already, I don't need a bike payment also.

There's a 78 cx500 and a couple mid 80s Magna 700s for sale locally that I'm going to be calling on. Any opinions on these bikes? The cx500 looks really interesting, the laterally mounted Vtwin seems like it could be cumbersome.

Summary:
I am not looking for anything over $1500 to learn on. I don't want to shit up something with a significant monthly payment attached.

I am not looking for a sport bike of any kind. I'm a big guy, so not only would I look retarded as hell riding one, I find them extremely uncomfortable to be on.

Celerity · 07-10-2008, 03:30 PM

That Magna is a sexy machine. It's also quite heavy - if you can ride it, then you can ride anything.

That said, Magna. The forks are very stable (Older hondas did fork wobble like whoa) and the seat is very comfy. When you get good enough at it, the Magna is also more friendly to your passenger.

Battle Pope · 07-10-2008, 03:38 PM

Well, I also looked at a VTX 1300 at the dealer and had no problems handling the weight of it from the seat. The Magnas look much smaller, so I can't imagine it would be heavier than a VTX.

B · 07-10-2008, 05:30 PM

financing 1k is pretty stupid. just save for it.

Battle Pope · 07-10-2008, 06:08 PM

As of right now, I don't have a lot going on that's building any credit. The idea was that a small personal loan as such would go alongside my car loan as a short-term credit boost.

I know what you're saying, but at your salary you have lost touch with reality. :P

NissanNiNjA2nd · 07-10-2008, 10:56 PM

....you are going to spend a grand on that?

Sweet god I love living in the middle of nowhere.

300 dollar cars and 100 dollar bikes.

BTW, both of the bikes listed are worth more in scrap metal than they are in great condition as a rider.

Celerity · 07-11-2008, 08:20 AM

Your typical Magna here in CT is a $2000 bike. My GPZ is worth about $4000. That's private sale too.

awptickes · 07-14-2008, 08:25 AM

Let's not get started on bike prices in Europe.

Financing if you don't have much credit is a good idea. Take a few months to pay it off (some say 4 months, others say the full loan term).

NissanNiNjA2nd · 07-15-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Celerity

Your typical Magna here in CT is a $2000 bike. My GPZ is worth about $4000. That's private sale too.

...you have to be kidding

Being completely honest, the magna is worth less than 500 and your GPZ MIGHT and I stress MIGHT, bring a grand.

Celerity · 07-15-2008, 08:17 AM

my GPZ is mint. I bought it for $600 and I was lucky. You don't see these machines anymore. They aren't getting more common.

I got my Shadow 500 for $500 dumped with bad fuel problem. Bike prices are higher here, I guess.

NissanNiNjA2nd · 07-15-2008, 04:18 PM

Everything is drastically higher there.

I pay 3.29 for 87 octane..... you do the math.

Celerity · 07-15-2008, 04:35 PM

<I'm stoopit and kant reed>

George777 · 07-15-2008, 05:21 PM

I picked up my Virago for $800...Private party sale, given it's condition, is easily $2500-$3000...<15000 original miles...

INJEN78 · 07-16-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NissanNiNjA2nd

Everything is drastically higher there.

I pay 3.29 for 87 octane..... you do the math.

AGREED!!!ive been looking around for streetbikes(start while im young,and with a smaller bike) and they are all retarded priced

Celerity · 07-17-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by INJEN78

AGREED!!!ive been looking around for streetbikes(start while im young,and with a smaller bike) and they are all retarded priced

The Ninja 250 is PERFECT for you. And from a dealer, the markups aren't ridiculous. If you wanna take a ride someday, lemme know. I'll gos hopping with ya.

George777 · 07-17-2008, 04:07 PM

My girl wants a 250 Ninja so we can go riding next spring. She wants me to paint it pink for her...

Slammed89Integra · 07-17-2008, 05:48 PM

Same here actually.

INJEN78 · 07-17-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celerity

The Ninja 250 is PERFECT for you. And from a dealer, the markups aren't ridiculous. If you wanna take a ride someday, lemme know. I'll gos hopping with ya.

i dunno,,how big is a 250..i dont wanna look like a tard...i think what dave has would be good for me,,but i dunno anything bout bikes,so u guys help!!!1

Quote:

Originally Posted by George777

My girl wants a 250 Ninja so we can go riding next spring. She wants me to paint it pink for her...

Celerity · 07-18-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INJEN78

i dunno,,how big is a 250..i dont wanna look like a tard...i think what dave has would be good for me,,but i dunno anything bout bikes,so u guys help!!!1

The girl on that pink 250 must be, no joke, 3 feet tall. After getting used to the weight of a bike, say, after a season you'll be able to put a 250 on your shoulder and walk around with it. You build some muscle riding a bike.

07-14-2008, 08:25 AM	#8
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07-10-2008, 05:30 PM	#4
B Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: across the way Age: 28 Posts: 4,062 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: m3, dakota Rep Power: 157	financing 1k is pretty stupid. just save for it.

07-10-2008, 10:56 PM	#6
NissanNiNjA2nd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,516 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 31	....you are going to spend a grand on that? Sweet god I love living in the middle of nowhere. 300 dollar cars and 100 dollar bikes. BTW, both of the bikes listed are worth more in scrap metal than they are in great condition as a rider.

07-15-2008, 04:18 PM	#11
NissanNiNjA2nd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,516 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 31	Everything is drastically higher there. I pay 3.29 for 87 octane..... you do the math.

07-15-2008, 05:21 PM	#13
George777 Resident Fat Ass Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ansonia, CT Age: 25 Posts: 1,572 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 90 Hatch, 91 Rex, 85 Yamaha Virago, 82 CB900F Supersport Rep Power: 58	I picked up my Virago for $800...Private party sale, given it's condition, is easily $2500-$3000...<15000 original miles...

07-17-2008, 04:07 PM	#16
George777 Resident Fat Ass Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ansonia, CT Age: 25 Posts: 1,572 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 90 Hatch, 91 Rex, 85 Yamaha Virago, 82 CB900F Supersport Rep Power: 58	My girl wants a 250 Ninja so we can go riding next spring. She wants me to paint it pink for her...

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