getting an used bike

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lasmjlsm · #1 Unread post by **lasmjlsm** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:21 am

So, I decided that my first bike will be used.

This weekend I'll take a look at three bikes.

2004 Honda Shadow VLX-600 ($3,800)
2003 Yamaha V-star classic 650 ($4,000)
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 ($3,000)

But, since I have never buy an used bike before (I own an scooter -125cc- and got it from the dealer), I have no idea what should I look for.

Any advice about critical points that I should take into consideration when checking the bikes? I think the prices are very reasonable. I haven't seen them yet.

Thanks in advance.

Thumper · #2 Unread post by **Thumper** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:29 am

Those are all good bikes. Between the VLX and the Vulcan 500, the Vulcan is less buzzy and is a 6 (or 5?) speed as opposed to the VLX's 4 speed; might not make a difference but a lot of riders prefer having more gears.

Whichever one floats your boat the most, that's the one. Any of them would be a good first bike.

oxbow1 · #3 Unread post by **oxbow1** » Sun May 25, 2008 9:22 am

the vulcan 500 is far superior to the 600 vlx from what I've been told but I'm just parroting comments, I'm no expert.
I did come close to buying the vulcan 500, but then the tax man took all my money.

KingRobb · #4 Unread post by **KingRobb** » Sun May 25, 2008 6:07 pm

I would take the vulcan over the other two...but 3 g is too much for it.