sarahh_00
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by sarahh_00 » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:24 pm
I have a 1987 Honda Rebel 250 I bought last April. (I took the motorcycle safety course in Oct. 2008.) At the end of the riding season I was serously thinking about getting a Honda Shadow Spirit 750. I went to a dealer just to look around and I found one I LOVE!!!!! Very comfy and looks great!!
Now my question is.....What do you think???
Thanks for all you help!!
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by Richardvz » Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:55 pm
It sounds to me as if you're already sold on it.
The Spirit 750 is a wonderful bike.
But as the old saying goes - "You do not buy the bike. It buys you."
Take it for a ride and see how you feel.
Than buy it.
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by fireguzzi » Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:37 am
Do it!
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by Thumper » Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:20 am
Good next bike, and logical next step...but yeah, if the dealer allows test rides, take it for a spin to make sure the handling suits you.
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by Wrider » Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:00 am
Yep! If the fit and handling works you should do it! Those are great bikes and very reliable.
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by HYPERR » Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:23 am
you only live once....
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by Amdonim » Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:46 pm
It's a great bike, and a logical step up. Honda's Shadow's are the closest to bulletproof I know of this side of an Abrams. Solid purchase if you're comfortable.
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by Wrider » Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:31 pm
If you want reliable you go with a Goldwing or a Magna... I've seen both with well over 100K on them...
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by blues2cruise » Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:32 pm
Wrider wrote: If you want reliable you go with a Goldwing or a Magna... I've seen both with well over 100K on them...
from a 250 to a Goldwing??????
The 750 Honda will be perfect.