Is this a good first bike?

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mrdj115 · #1 Unread post by **mrdj115** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 4:58 pm

I know this question has been asked a million times about a million different bikes but...

I'm just getting into riding. Haven't taken the MSF course yet but I plan on it. I'm 5'7" and about 210 lbs.

I found someone who is selling a 1983 Honda Nighthawk 550. It has about 13,000 miles. It runs well and I would say it's in "good" to "very good" condition. He is asking $1000.

Is this price reasonable and would this be a good bike to start on?

Gilfy650a · #2 Unread post by **Gilfy650a** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 6:13 pm

thumbs up from me at least. just be gentle with it respect it and you should be fine.

this site has gobs of nighthawk info.

http://www.hondanighthawks.net/550.htm

xjustmex · #3 Unread post by **xjustmex** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 9:02 pm

yeah i'd have to say it sounds like a good choice, ofcourse i'm not one of those people who tells everyone to get a 250cc something...

#4 Unread post by **Sev** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:12 am

Sounds like a good choice to me... but I'd have someone look it over and make sure it's actually in "good to very good condition."

Also make sure that you're comfortable when you sit on it.

mattf · #5 Unread post by **mattf** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:56 am

FattyJ · #6 Unread post by **FattyJ** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:00 am

As long as it runs good I don't see why not. For only $1000 you can't ask for the best bike out there.

poppygene · Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:56 am

Potentially, that could be a great starter. Honda reliability, easy handling, standard riding position and a motor that likes to rev. What's not to like?
Look it over really well, or better yet, take it to an old bike guru and let him check it over. If you find anything not quite right, use it as a bargaining tool!