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Well I'm financially ready to buy a motorcycle. 89 Kawasaki Ninja $1300. Here's the craiglist http://odessa.craigslist.org/mcy/835574617.html Any thoughts? The whole time I was negotiating I thought it was a Ninja 250. Turns out its a Ninja 600....is this okay? ???
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I have a lot of control. I plan on bringing a motorcycle friend along to do the check up so I don't put cash down on a lemon. Is there a list somewhere where I can see this bikes HP, cc, and other specs? I hate asking the forum if the HP is acceptable when I should be able to find it myself. How's the price look? edit:^^^^ somebody read my mind edit2: I offered him 1000, he offered 1300. Captain Apollo fucked around with this message at 07:07 on Oct 9, 2008 |
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Oct 9, 2008 07:04
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Looks like I've found a good beginners bike. 1994 Nighthawk 250. quote:
 Comments about a standard 250 bike for a 6"1 190 guy? Will be first bike. Was looking more towards the 1000 even range.
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Oct 21, 2008 04:48
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Ugh. So the person sold it right after I posted here about it.quote:I have a '97 Yamaha Virago 535 in my garage that belongs to my friend. When I told her I was selling the Hawk, she asked for me to find a home for the Virago as well. It's a beautiful little bike, but she had left it at her brother's house and he left it sitting outside for awhile. So, the rubber boots for the carbs are cracked and need to be replaced. If you are interested, I will see what she wants for it and if she is going to replace the boots herself or not. As far as I know, that is the only thing wrong with it other than needing a good cleaning. It was her first bike and we went thru it top to bottom for her a couple of years ago. She rode it for a year and half then sold it to her brother and bought a 750 shadow. He wasn't taking good care of it, so she took it back from him. Opinions THIS time?
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Oct 21, 2008 17:44
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quote:The Virago is officially up for sale now. Kathy is asking $1000 for it. It is a V-twin 535 cc. We know it needs the two carb boots because they have cracks in them. Beyond that, it just needs some TLC from sitting for a few months. Probably will need a new battery. It has the good cryo spark plugs in it (https://www.frozenhorsepower.com). It is shaft drive, custom pinstriping, and has a windshield. Very low seat height, great starter bike. Thoughts for a first time buyer?
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Oct 27, 2008 21:07
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Yay! I found an 2001 SV650 for $2,600 on my drive home. Like most others have mentioned, it's right between too much for a beginner, and just enough to keep it for a few seasons without wanting that trade-up itch. Anybody have any suggestions? I'm contacting my local motorcycle forum for help with a pre-inspection buy as I'm a noob.
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Nov 9, 2008 20:47
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asdjflajsdkfjlaksdjfklasjdlfjadskfjlsdf He sold it right before I called. I'm retarded I guess.
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Nov 9, 2008 21:39
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:Right, but the problem is I'm in Austin now and already have a bike, and am moving to DC in May, where I do not have a bike. Buying a second bike in Austin isn't going to help anything. Dude I'll ride the bike you want up to DC and then grab a plane ticket down. Seriously.
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Mar 31, 2009 03:40
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Is it heresy to ask for help buying a new bike? I have an 01 sv650s that I love, but I think I'm going to convert it to a streetfighter. loving plastic fairings! I'd like another bike though. I thought about maybe something like a Honda Shadow Aero. As you guys can tell by my roadtrips, I love the long haul. I was also considering something in the sport world also, but nothing like a GSXR or anything, maybe I need to sit on a few. Honestly, around here a sv650s is an exotic, I'd like to keep with the "different" theme.
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Apr 1, 2009 01:49
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Yeah I can't tell if I want a long haul-er or a "real" sport bike.
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Apr 1, 2009 02:55
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This is a fakepost right? "Gee I wonder why people want more horsepower than what my cb250 provides even though I often think to myself how it would be great to have a bike that does more than 60 without getting the shakes and it would be really cool to have a bike that went 80mph but seriously why do people get bikes with bigger horsepower?" nerobro made the best post 1200cc harley and 1200cc zx12 = completely different in hp.
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Apr 3, 2009 09:55
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blugu64 posted:I'm now saving for a more powerful bike, I'm thinking either a CB750 or an SV650. (busa) HAY! Hahaha Groovy man. We'll have to meet up one day and you can ride my sv around.
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Apr 3, 2009 18:00
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Trintintin posted:MV AUGUSTA Holy poo poo please buy this so we can become best friends. But in reality dude, you deserve it 
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Apr 3, 2009 18:02
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blugu64 posted:It looks like it'd be a bit better at touring/two up riding then an SV650, and looks (oh boy) alot cooler then one too. :| oh boy indeed. I will have to say that the sv is really awesome in the two up department.** **author does ride 2 up with some GIRLS but hasn't ridden two up on anything buy my own sv take with grain of salt*** ***sv army
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Apr 13, 2009 10:53
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What up. I just got a job promotion. I'd like to plan on purchasing a new/used motorcycle this time next year  I currently have an SV650 that I've been riding for the past 3 years. I like fairings, and sport bikes. I really want a Daytona 675 Triple. However, I don't have a dedicated Triumph bike shop where I live - West Texas. Any other suggestions? IRC hates Suzuki, is this a consensus? BTW I live near no twisties, so I'm not even worried about that.
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Jun 4, 2012 21:42
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Intelligently designed is a plus. I lost a LOT of bolts/screws on that stupid sv650s because the fairings are retarded. Honda CBR600 or 1000 really appeal to me too. I liked the 04 or 05 GSXR as well. But that Daytona is calling to me
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Jun 4, 2012 21:55
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The one on the right. So am I buying a Daytona or not?
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eggyolk posted:It's been two years since I owned a bike. Had a 2002 SV650 S that gave me 7 good years of riding experience. Sold it to move to NYC and now I'm back on the hunt for something to fill a lot of roles. 2004 gsxr 750
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