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  1. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    3 minutes ago, Tonik said:

     Not giving you a hard time, bit what is the plan for 6 months from now when there is snow and ice and blizzards,

    By then will have a better job or at least two jobs. I will buy a car than if need too.  From what I have been told, it has not snowed or had blizzards in this part of ohio much for a few years now and most winters have been warmer.

    I want to get my bike riding in now, I have been waiting for a few years now.  Plus I will be in Japan by next summer I could be gone back as soon as winter. So purpose is for me to save up money for going back to Japan get another job. If I find a nice bike, I can take it back with me. 

    Thats why I dont want car payments. Dont want to have a loan on something and than go back to Japan.

    I have talked with the owner of the bike, explained to him that in a couple of weeks I will have 1800. I told him I will check to see if he still has the bike then.  Also the owner of the Honda VF700 only wants 1500.  I need to see the bike and see how I fit and check if its too heavy for me.Of course if something comes along and I have the money for it and it fits and is in good working order, and I like it I will buy it.

  2. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    40 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said:

    That's kind of silly if you ask me. Just tuck away your dollars and buy a bike this fall/winter. Will get one even cheaper. 

    I mentioned before, where I work, I have to either ride a bicycle or take a bus which the nearest bus stop is still 40 mins away from work after I get off of the bus.  The bus doesnt always come for the times I need it to get to and from work. Sometimes I have to ride a bike.  Part of the way there is a very busy industrial road with semis, trucks, etc. Dangerous.  Plus where I live the bus doesnt really come often and doesnt come on Sunday.  Purpose of motorcycle will be to have a way to get to work(only takes 10 -15 mins by car.) And for me to be able to look for a better job outside of the area where I live, not many places close by. Sometimes I work night sometimes day.  More Dangerous to ride or walk on the part of the area which is going to work at night. There are not any street lights. No bus if I have to work nights. Plus dangerous to walk nights anyway.

    I have arrived in the country from living overseas, so no car.   So its either buy a shitty car and waste money and turn around and buy a better car and motorcycle , or get a motorcycle, something cheap for first bike.  So next year I can have enough money saved up to buy a nice bike. I am not waiting until winter to buy a bike. I am not wasting money on buying a car under 10,000 dollars which most likely will be a car I dont like and one with problems.  Unless I come across someone selling a nice car for cheap.  Plus I dont want car payments.

  4. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    On 6/10/2017 at 10:46 PM, durk said:

    This guy is really trying to help you. Find a bike you like and can afford. Go buy it and ride it. It does not matter if it's carb or fuel injection if it runs well. Chances are you will be looking to sell it and upgrade at some point anyway. This is your 1st bike and more than likely not your last bike you'll ever buy. I understand you are looking to spend almost all the money you have and that's scary. For $1500 realize you probably are not going to find a perfect bike. I would say the 1988 500 ninja that was mentioned at some point has been your best option. Go buy that thing and ride the crap out of it. 

    https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/6117058030.html

    This thing was posted a month ago. Give him $1000 and you have money left over for gear. There are over 280 posts here, if you don't have enough information by now you probably never will. 

    Yes I need to buy, well in two weeks i will have about 2000 dollars, maybe I should be alittle patient.  

    The two bikes I am looking at now from the people that was suggested to buy their bikes, the Ninja 250 Ex for 1800 and a Honda VF700 for 1500, they are both carb bikes. Dont know what a choke is so dont know if they have one. My car in Japan was a inline, and I have had to do things with injectors before so not worried if its a injected bike, the carb is what I am worried about. Dont want a ton of maintenance bills after buying a carb bike.  I do not know anyone who knows how to fix bikes, so I would be at the mercy of the shops here, and I dont trust shops here, because I know that some will try to rip you off. Not a big problem in Japan like here.

    Dont want a heavy bike either as a first bike.

  6. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    4 hours ago, hiro said:

    The price is right. Standard seating position? Needs some work on both left turn signals? Might need new tires, but they look small (less expensive) and there should be rebate deals. Seems like a good option for a year. And it's a Honda.

    This might night be a serious option due to the age, but I thought it was cool that it's an 4-banger. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/6150474690.html

    Hmmm I see thoughts of cafe racer here 

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  7. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    15 minutes ago, hiro said:

    Understood. The problem is, shopping at such a low price point is difficult, as you know. Nothing it likely to be ideal without some extra work, expense, or compromise. I, too, am very (read overly) thoughtful about what I choose to buy. Even then, I end up regretting my purchase in some way! After I get over that, I just work with what I have.

    My searches were generally $2000-4000, with most options starting closer to $2500. In both cases, I paid $3800 for a bike, not including tax, and both bikes had around 1700 miles on them. An eerie coincidence. The bigger bike was just older at the time of purchase.

    I want to have that much, I hope I can get that much but at this point I only have about 1500 dollars. I need transportation, car is too expensive right now, bike is best for me, plus I want to ride. 

  8. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    6 minutes ago, jschaf said:

    Just buy a damn bike already. This has gone on too long & your thread is starting to get on my nerves.

    Well, I am spending money on something that is not cheap, I dont have money to buy something and than say oops.   I want to make a good decision, if its bothering you, than dont read the posts.   I could have bought the Katana, but because I asked about it, I learned that it is heavy and not a good bike, did more research into it.  The bikes people suggested I went to the sites on craigslist to check it out.

    The ad owners are not responding to my mails, except for the scammers.  So I check craigslist everyday, Racersedge, etc.  I dont have lots of money so my choice is small.

    If a bike is not good, I do not want to buy it.

    If it is better to buy a more modern bike than a 20 year old bike then I will do that.  I am new and learning. 

    If I had the money to spend, I would have bought certain bikes already. I dont, so the ones I am finding at the price range I have are ones I do not know much about.

     

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    10 hours ago, redkow97 said:

    My friend Jeff, from OMRL, has a late generation EX250 for sale for $1800 right now.  11,xxx miles.

    Jeff has done all the maintenance on this bike that you would want before buying it.  New brake pads, fresh oil, clean air filter, etc.  I'm not sure he has an LLC or anything like that, but his shop is "River 2-strokes." 

    It's black.  Looks good.  I wouldn't hesitate to buy it and ride the piss out of it.

    Found the Facebook page, do they have a website?

     

  18. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    Hello everyone,

    I found two bikes, both from racers edge both salvage title. One is a Suzuki GS500F missing its cowling and front light.  Its 1,100 dollars. The store sells aftermarket naked bike headlight kits for the bike or as I found on ebay, replacement cowls are not that expensive.

    The store also has a Kawasaki Ninja 300 2015 model. They want 2800 dollars for it. The store says it has some minor scratches but is fine.

    With racersedge they let you put money down on the bike and pay monthly until its payed off then you can have the bike. The GS500F I can buy now, the Ninja I would have to do payments.

    I did some research into the GS500F, seems its a heavy bike. Is this a good beginner bike?

    Should I go for one of these deals? Or be patient?

    I continue to run into scams on Craigslist and people not responding to emails or not answering the phone that they give out the number to call.

     

  19. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    5 hours ago, hiro said:

    Was this mentioned before? http://www.racersedge411.com/

    Their advert says payments  OK with 20% down. I don't know much about the place though.

    I saw the Buell on there yesterday bu than I found one on craigslist for 1700 dollars.  Tried calling some sellers yesterday, no answer.

     

    Will try again.

    Racersedge just allows you to pay on the bike and they will hold it until its completely paid off. But many of the bikes have salvage titles and you have to fix it and get it registered.  Dont have the extra money to try to turn a salvage title into a clear title. I dont know whats involved.

     

  21. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    3 hours ago, hiro said:

    This is pretty old and might need a few parts or work. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/6117058030.html

     

    3 hours ago, JustinNck1 said:

    This one says $1900 or best offer. Might have some negotiating room.

    https://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/6140122297.html

     

    2 hours ago, Tonik said:

     Buy one of the 250s. It serves your current needs well and you can sell it later for pretty much what you paid.

     

    6 minutes ago, Hellmutt said:

    I wouldn't buy that one.  Judging by the pics, it's had a rough life.  The CBR250 or Ninja500 would serve you better for that price range.  

    Has anyone heard of buying a bike thru ebay like this:

    I found a motorcycle for cheap and I was curious about it, I know on craigslist you have to be careful. I thought it was a FZ06 but seems its a different bike. I read the bike model wrong. I noticed after I received the first email.

    I left the persons name out incase this is legit.

    Here are the emails I received from the person about it:

    Email 1: 

    The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R is still available. It is in a good condition, no scratches, no damages, never been involved in any kind of accidents. Only 3,842 miles. ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES at all and I have the clean title in hand. I'm selling it at this final price 1,500 because my husband passed away 2 months ago (he had a heart attack) and brings me bad memories and that's the reason I want to sell it asap. I also got a new job, moved back to my hometown, and many other things have priority now, so, this bike has to go. If you are interested in buying my bike, feel free to email me.I also attached more pictures.

    Bet regards,

    Email 2: Hi again,

    As I told you in my first email, got a new job and moved back to my hometown, Omaha, NE. Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with eBay so my presence isn't necessary. They won't give me any money until you receive and test the bike. It is at the shipping company, ready to be delivered. The shipping cost is included in the selling price of the bike! You got 5 days to test it and inspect the bike. So if you want to make this deal I need the following details from you:
    -full name
    -shipping address
    -phone number
    Once I got all the details, I will forward them to eBay and they will proceed with the order. They'll email you with all the information that you need to complete this deal and also they will confirm that the deal is conducted through them and I'm a legitimate seller. Waiting for your email with the requested details.

    Thank you

     Email 3: 

    You will see these guys are great! I've started the transaction with eBay and asked them to send you the invoice by e-mail, all the instructions and details about your safety and about the sale altogether. After you receive the invoice, in case you decide to buy it you will have to pay through eBay, as they will hold, protect and guarantee your money. You will try it out for 5 days, and if at the end you are happy with it, you can give them the "green light" to release the money to me. Or if not, you can just send it back and get a refund, without paying for the shipping.
    Thank you!

    P.S. It may take up to 12 hours for eBay to process the information and they will send you the invoice tomorrow morning for sure.

     

    Does this sound legit?

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