WifeNewbie What Bike??

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WifeNewbie What Bike??

#1 Unread post by LtJer31 »

The wife just passed her MSF and is ready to go!! I ran across two bikes.

1983 Yamaha Virago 500 w/10.9k miles excellent shape for $1600.00

1984 Honda NightHawk 700s 12000 miles (Literally showroom condtion) for $2010.00


Are these good prices?? They seem high But the Nighthawk is absolutely awesome. Virago in great shape too but will need tires.

(I would take the Nighthawk and give my wife my 2001 GS500)
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#2 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Either one of those bike would be good. If you found a Honda Nighthawk in mint condition, that's a good find.
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#3 Unread post by jonnythan »

Either would be good. Get her to sit on both and see which is more comfortable.
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#4 Unread post by NightNurse »

Good for her!!!

My first bike is a 94 Yamaha Virago 535 - great size, height, and really comfy to ride! (Im 5'7, female)

Have fun :).
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#5 Unread post by flw »

I don't know which OEM (if either) still has any parts for bikes that old. If one did, that would be my choice as something else maybe broke but not known. i.e. Master brake cylinder, clutch, cracked tires/tubes, brake pads, cables, etc...

The other is which has the most built in total. For bone yard searches on parts and lower costs due to a more common bike generally.
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