redrocket04 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 So... Wifey has given her blessing on the addition of one more bike. So I need to find one on a shoestring budget of $3000. The alternative is to sell my sportster and take the money and add it to the $3000 allotted, but I think my sporty has no value. I ride it a lot, so it's not one of those 07s with 900 miles on it, lol. I want a fun one for the twisty roads, so some sort of sport touring one. Surely, somewhere someone knows of a deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Got a buddy selling cbr600 I believe is '05 for 3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetfighterkz Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I know where you can find a Ducati Monster for $3K.Later, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I know where you can find a Ducati Monster for $3K.Later, DougDo ya now? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquareHead Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 How about an original 1978 Yamaha XS650? Sweet looking bike, runs great, classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Look for a Honda ST. they can be had for >$3k. Typical Honda. Not exciting, just bulletproof sport touring platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 First generation Suzuki Bandit 1200You'll find them in good shape with reasonable mileage for $2800. Great engine, and it will handle worlds better than your cruiser. It's definitely not a sportbike, but it will feel like one in comparison.You can get them up over 100hp with a slip-on and a tune, and they have monster torque.Or if you want something more on the "sport" side, just find a decent SV650. That would have a totally different character than your HD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've seen some decent 5th gen VFRs for about that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audi_F4i Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 If you like the sound of your air cooled v-twin maybe a Buell with the XB12 (1200cc engine). ie. Firebolt, Ulysses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 If you're gonna get an XB I would opt for the 9 instead of the 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 How about an original 1978 Yamaha XS650? Sweet looking bike, runs great, classic!Those always get turned into bobbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Whatever you choose, get a V-Twin and be done with it....4 cylinders are so passé. g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Whatever you choose, get a V-Twin and be done with it....4 cylinders are so passé. gI've already got a v twin. Maybe a triple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I've already got a v twin. Maybe a triple?Eh, you're onto something....Triumph's rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat91 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 VFRs ftw! best all around bike imo! 750 or 800... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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