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#21 Unread post by Surge »

True, CB. I'll start working on that. And besides, by the time I actually get a bike, with any luck I'll have a job and be able to pay for repairs/maintenance should I need it. In time she'll get off her high horse and see things my way, I hope.
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#22 Unread post by TechTMW »

In or just above your price range

Honda Rebel 250
Honda Nighthawk 250
Yamaha Virago 250
Yamaha xt225
Yamaha tw200
Alpha Sports V-twin Classic (or sport) 250
Alpha sports gt 250
Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (no highway)
Kawasaki KLR250
Kawasaki Niinja 250r
Suzuki Boulevard s40 ($4399)
Suzuki GZ250
Suzuki DR200SE
Buell Blast 500cc ($4695 - might be able to work into price range if you find old floor models)


That's it for the new bikes.
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#23 Unread post by Surge »

Thanks, Tech! This'll help big time. *gets to searching!*
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#24 Unread post by TechTMW »

Check this out. Perfect for you (don't let the sporty looks fool you, it's got a decent seating position) Get Grandma in the car and get her over to Dallas!!!

(When she sees the look of hope on your face, she'll cave
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http://www.allambsdallashonda.com/new_v ... pov=208721
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#25 Unread post by Surge »

Heh! I could imagine. That's not bad, actually. And ironically enough, she said it'd be a better idea to get a bike in Dallas(where the rest of the family is) than down here, where they're asking up to $800 over the MSRP. Everything is "O Ring" backwards. Like the wild west...
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#26 Unread post by DivideOverflow »

I wouldn't mind one of those :wink: Gotta love the 5.3 gal tank too!

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