yoshiii Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I say wait and save money, around 2 good bikes can be had with regular clean title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: I say wait and save money, around 2 good bikes can be had with regular clean title Expensive to change the title to clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/6155450386.html wonder what he is trying to say about mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 minute ago, NinjaDoc said: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/6155450386.html wonder what he is trying to say about mileage That looks like a nice bike Hmm the milage thing is odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, yoshiii said: Expensive to change the title to clean? Can't be done, once salvaged it's always salvaged. Unless you commit fraud and bounce it through a few States that have loopholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/6155450386.html wonder what he is trying to say about mileage Good thing we have our very own SV650 test rider here that made sure the engine will go 120k+ hard miles before it starts burning oil so long as it is maintained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) I would only consider clean-title bikes, unless I wanted a project and maybe had another bike to ride. RacersEdge had some clean-titled bikes last time I looked. If you can find a new bike left over from 2016, 2015, or 2014, you could save money on that. It should also qualify for special finance deals, like low or 0% interest or customer cash depending on the manufacturer. (Oh, the amount financed must be a certain minimum amount. So check for that.) For example. 2015 Ninja 300, $3700 2015 YZF-R3, $3700 2013 CBR500R, $4000 2013 SFV650, $4500 2015 Ninja 650, $5000 2015 V-strom 650 ABS, $5500 Edited June 6, 2017 by hiro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 There's clean,salvage, rebuildable, rebuilt titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, NinjaDoc said: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/6155450386.html wonder what he is trying to say about mileage I'd buy it! I'd also check the date codes on the tires to see if they are over 5-6 years old. The rear tire has an odd abrasion? https://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_9pyRNcjxuGx_1200x900.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 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. Edited June 6, 2017 by redkow97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Quest continues, someone has a 1987 Honda Interceptor 700cc. Is that a good bike? They want 1500 dollars for it? The OMRL I could not find on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) Quest continues, someone has a 1986 Honda Interceptor VF500 Is that a good bike? They want 1500 dollars for it? The OMRL I could not find on Facebook. Edited June 9, 2017 by yoshiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Its a 87 Honda Interceptor 750 not 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Its a 87 Honda Interceptor 700 not 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 https://omrlmoto.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/317652788389075/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, hiro said: https://omrlmoto.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/317652788389075/ Thanks, I joined the group. Which would be better, the Ninja 250 or the Honda Interceptor vf700 ? I want to make sure the bike is not too small and I wont grow out of it quick. I plan on using the bike as a daily commuter. Edited June 10, 2017 by yoshiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post what Posted June 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) Flip a coin. There's 11 pages of people recommending things. Edited June 10, 2017 by what 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flick311 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 ^^^^^ This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 12 minutes ago, what said: Flip a coin. There's 11 pages of people recommending things. Craigslist has turned out to be not good. So the ones suggested from that are a no at this point. The Honda Interceptor and the the Ninja 250 mentioned by Hiro are the only ones I have actual real contact with the sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Just buy a damn bike already. This has gone on too long & your thread is starting to get on my nerves. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiii Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I bought two bikes on Craigslist and sold one on Craigslist. From what I experienced, sellers have much more trouble than buyers. Part of the problem might be the impression you make on the seller. The person might not trust that you are a serious buyer. Make it clear that you are really serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, yoshiii said: 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. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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