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Mine wasn't $300, but it was $800 + a $40 part.flw wrote:After reconsideration, a 1,000 starter/older bike that runs with no needs new clutch, tires etc... would be alright.
But how often do you find working bikes for $300?
hmmm planning a trip to Florida any time soon? Sounds like you're a savvy person and you really found a gem.jonnythan wrote:Mine wasn't $300, but it was $800 + a $40 part.flw wrote:After reconsideration, a 1,000 starter/older bike that runs with no needs new clutch, tires etc... would be alright.
But how often do you find working bikes for $300?
You *can* find a $1000 bike that runs well and needs no major repairs any time in the future. I did it, it's not impossible.
No, no, no, no. What I know about bikes falls between "jack" and "nothing."amberLola wrote:hmmm planning a trip to Florida any time soon? Sounds like you're a savvy person and you really found a gem.jonnythan wrote:Mine wasn't $300, but it was $800 + a $40 part.flw wrote:After reconsideration, a 1,000 starter/older bike that runs with no needs new clutch, tires etc... would be alright.
But how often do you find working bikes for $300?
You *can* find a $1000 bike that runs well and needs no major repairs any time in the future. I did it, it's not impossible.
I won't even ask if the buyer's gender makes a difference when negotiating or getting the bike's history.
that and the fact your bf helped you find the right one.NightNurse wrote:I just paid 1500$ for my first bike (94 Yamaha Virago), its in great shape! The boyfriend has been riding for 12 years, and said its perfect for a beginner, there is nothing wrong with it, and it looks nice! It has a new paint job, new carbs, fairly new tires, and a new battery. I guess it helped we got it from a good friend!
Oh I've heard about Jack http://jack.zunino.net/knowjack.htmjonnythan wrote:[
No, no, no, no. What I know about bikes falls between "jack" and "nothing."
I know about the process I used to become a rider, and I know about the bikes I shopped for. I know a little bit about fixing my own bike because I had to. What I know about motorcycles in general won't fill my empty bottle of Mountain Dew.
But I do love Florida
I grew up in New Orleans and spent summer after summer after summer in Destin and Orlando.
This is a great place to learn a lot and I hope you enjoy it. Have fun with the process and good luck with it all! TrueamberLola wrote:that and the fact your bf helped you find the right one.NightNurse wrote:I just paid 1500$ for my first bike (94 Yamaha Virago), its in great shape! The boyfriend has been riding for 12 years, and said its perfect for a beginner, there is nothing wrong with it, and it looks nice! It has a new paint job, new carbs, fairly new tires, and a new battery. I guess it helped we got it from a good friend!
. We found at least 10 bikes under 2k that would be great for me! This was the best choice. If I had to go at picking my first bike alone, well I would be totally clueless. 