what do you guys think about this bike

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Sev · #21 Unread post by **Sev** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:00 pm

I wouldn't touch that bike.

If someone were to GIVE it to me I'd pull it completely apart, then see if I could put it back together just as an experiment. Maybe try to replace the busted "poo poo" cheap.

Don't offer him more then $300 for it.

bandit08 · #22 Unread post by **bandit08** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:53 am

so you guys think there is really that much a matter with the? think i should still get it if i can get him to come down on the price to around 4 or 500.00 or i should pass on this one? i might still go look at it if he will drop the price some more and i like to work on stuff so it might give me something to do or i might just pass up on it if he will not drop the price anymore. anyone know where else i can find a cheap bike at for around 800.00 to 1,000.00 or even maybe cheaper

anthonyjwhite · Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:15 am

If you have any skills with mechanics buy the bike. If you are like most people, afraid to turn a wrench, do not buy it. It would cost more than the money saved to have someone else do the repair work. If I were in your area I would buy it and and do a complete mechanical inspection and repair or replace all needed parts it looks like a very good deal for a mechanic.

ofblong · #24 Unread post by **ofblong** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:20 am

I agree with anthony. Unless you are a mechanic with a liscence I wouldnt buy it. I would pass on it. Heck I am an Industrial Journeyman Mechanic and I would pass on this. Of course to me I work on Industrial equipment all night (3rd shift) and dont feel like working on stuff when I get home lol. Thats why I bought a bike that requires minimal work (new light over liscence plate, couple replacement bolts, new fender cover). This bike will take you weeks if not months if you have a good job/are a student to repair/replace what is needed to make it road worthy.

BLKNSLVR · #25 Unread post by **BLKNSLVR** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 3:48 pm

I agree with pretty much everyone else. Who needs the hassle of having to rebuild your first bike? Some of what you have said about him not running it very long because he doesn't know how much oil is in it? Sounds like it is in rough shape. I would pass.

bandit08 · #26 Unread post by **bandit08** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:29 am

no he said he didn't have any oil to put in it is why he didnt let it run long and yes i have worked on cars and stuff before and have a friend that is pretty good with bikes so if i run into problems i could call him. but still dont know if i am going to get it yet. hoping another deal with pop up but doesn't look like it. will probly make my mind up when i go to look at it but going to check everything i can on it before i even think about getting it. might try and go look at it this weekend i hope

Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:05 am

You can find better bikes for what you'll put into this one. Fixing up old bikes is my hobby and there are other things besides parts that you need to consider. Do you own a multimeter, compression gauge, impact driver to name a few of the tools that you'll likely need to give this bike the good once over?

The idea in a beginner bike is getting something that you have to worry the least about while riding. You don't want too powerful a bike that will toss you around, and you don't want one that will fall apart beneath you either.

Pass on it