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Where to buy a bike
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:12 pm
by nameless24x
I've been looking to upgrade from my yamaha 400 xs (82) to my dream bike. A lime green ninja. I'm looking at something in the 600-1000 engine range. I just don't know a good place to buy a bike. I only have 3,000, and would like to get a 2000 or newer. Any suggestions on a good place to find a decent used Ninja? I've tried ebay, but I can't quite seem to find the right one. Any suggestions gratefully accepted.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:18 pm
by Sev
Look for a bargain finder or something similar, there's usually a section for bikes.
Judging by prices up here, you're not going to get the type of bike you're looking for at your price-point in good condition though. Might need to save for a while.
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 4:09 pm
by nameless24x
I found a kawasaki zx 9r for 3500. How much do you think shipping from utah to virignia would be? It does have some slight road rash though, so that kinda sucks.
Mark
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:17 pm
by Sev
Okay, so stupid choice for a first bike. Just a plain old bad idea.
Shipping will be a lot more then your willing to pay.
And at the price it's probably either a really old bike, or really beat up.
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:33 pm
by Scott58
Good luck in that price range. I've kinda off handedly been looking for a ninja 250 and they are between $2000 and $3000 for newer ones. For the size your looking for your probably talking an 8 or 10 year old bike. unless you get lucky or find something crashed you can fix.
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:18 am
by CajunBass
A fellow I work with just bought a Gold Wing off E-bay. The shipping by Allied Van Lines, from Iowa to Virginia was right at $700.00.
Your mileage may vary.
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:42 am
by oldnslo
Rule #1--NEVER buy a used bike sight unseen. It is an invitation to misery. This is especially true if the bike in question is a sportbike.
I did it, have regretted it, it cost $732 via Allied Vanlines to ship from Baltimore to the Pacific coast 3 years ago.
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:22 am
by BuzZz
oldnslo wrote:Rule #1--NEVER buy a used bike sight unseen. It is an invitation to misery. This is especially true if the bike in question is a sportbike......
Double especially if it comes with 'extra' furred bodywork...... Ex-stuntbikes are not a dependable base to start from. I'd bet that bike has been beat to within an inch of it's life(or death).
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:21 am
by BudmanTom
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:37 pm
by jmillheiser
Its not his first bike guys. he upgrading from an XS400.
a 2000+ sportbike in the 600cc+ range is not gonna sell for 3K unless its beat to hell or an ex-track bike (also beat to hell).
for 3K you can still get a 600cc sportbike but your looking at probably a 96-99 not a 2000+. If you can find a slightly older sportbike that is still in good shape you should be able to get a good deal on it as anything made before 2000 in the sportbike world is not in as much demand as a 2000+ bike, but will still be fast and fun.