taking suggestions. which bike?

[ChickOn2]

If you haven't heard already, I sold my Katana this week. I liked it, but it was really heavy for me (505 pounds, dry), and drove like a boat. The S.O. also worried about me handling the size, when he has to leave (he's military). If I drop it and he is away, I'm because I would not be able to pick that SOB up.

So I am on the lookout for my next love. I DON'T want to generate a bill. Budget is in the $2000 to $2500 range. I would like at least 500ccs, a sport bike or sport cruiser, but not too flippin' heavy!

What can y'all suggest, or can y'all give me some kind of starting point?

GO----->

[Wheezle]

You haven't been shown how to pick up a bike I see! If you know how to pick up a bike you can pick up the any of them.

[RSVDon]

This.

"1998 Honda CBR 600 F3

37k miles.

Runs well!! New brakes, new chain, new Pilot Power tires, f/r, just changed oil, etc.

The bike is in very good condition, but not perfect. It has a little bit of road rash and was missing a fairing when I picked it up two years ago. Right now it has the black rear piece which is the only part that isn't original. The bike looks very good and I still get tons of compliments on it.

I am in no hurry to sell, so I am firm with the price. $2500.

This bike will hold its value well, so in 1-2 years you should be able to sell for around the same price.

The bike is located in Columbus, OH. (Clean title)

If you have any questions, please email or call:

FriedEGs@ohiodrifting.com

(614) 657-0575

Thanks for looking!

NOT MINE..... ITS ON ANOTHER FORUM (OHIODRIFTING.COM)"

[cbrjess0815]

uhm, hello... i should be known as the honda cheerleader here

GET A NEW CBR!!! like 07 and up! for serious, you will love it

[cmoosego]

ummmm a moped would be light.... just kiddin.... I'd lean towards older inline 4's or maybe a sv 650, naked.... they are fairly light from what I understand...

[Wheezle]

uhm, hello... i should be known as the honda cheerleader here

Well make a trip up here and I will show you how to pick one up!

[ChickOn2]

You haven't been shown how to pick up a bike I see! If you know how to pick up a bike you can pick up the any of them.

I can pick up SOME. I could back-up to my Ninja and get it off the ground. Not so, with that dang Katana, that thing was a beast. And handled like a big hairy beast, and not the good kind of hairy beast.

[RSVDon]

That F3 is bangin!!

Too bad it's a heavy pig like the 'tuna.

Yeah, 403 dry. But that's still better than 450 to 460 dry.

[cbrjess0815]

I'm serious, you have no idea how happy a newer bike will make you...

[ChickOn2]

Yeah, 403 dry. But that's still better than 450 to 460 dry.

MUCH better. And the point is to reduce worry on the soon-to-be deployed Marine. I can't have him thinking I'm pinned under a bike without him here to rescue me LOL

[Wheezle]

Hey its easy if you make it up to col Ill show how easy it is

[cbrjess0815]

Maybe she doesn't have 9 grand lying around.

That's a big difference. I was unaware they are that light. I'd buy that one' date=' Chick. Those old CBRs are rock solid, handle great and look even better.[/quote']

very true.. im just obsessed...

[Lost1888]

There are all kinds of SV's within 300 miles of you.

http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?Region=na&statesel=&citysel=&statecodes=&citycodes=&catname=all+sale%2Fwanted&citySelect=zip&maxDist=300&zip=45385&showeb=1&category=8&subcat1=ccc&subcat2=eee&subcat3=ggg&subcat4=hhh&subcat5=jjj&subcat6=ppp&subcat7=res&subcat8=sss&subcat9=bbb&minAsk4=min&maxAsk4=max&bedrooms=&minAsk6=min&maxAsk6=max&minAsk8=min&maxAsk8=max&doa=&search_string=sv650&keytype=all&search_string_neg=

[ChickOn2]

That's a big difference. I was unaware they are that light. I'd buy that one' date=' Chick. Those old CBRs are rock solid, handle great and look even better.[/quote']

Ironically, HE has a '98 CBR! yay, we could match! LOL

[zerocrash]

GO DUAL SPORT!!! :D Light, cheap, reliable, unlimited riding possibilities, and you can crash them without doing 1000's dollars worth of damage!

But if you have to go street/sport only, I would recommend the SV650. You can easily pick up a 99-02 in your price range, and if you look hard enough you may be able to get an 03 or newer even. (updated body style and fuel injection)

You could also consider a Suzuki GS500 or Kawasaki Ninja 500, which are only about $5k new so you should be able to get a fairly late model of either in your $$ range.

And as others have suggested, the older F3's are definitely solid, you're just gonna have to go back a few more years to get to where you're budget needs to be.

[JBartolucci4]

What about an EX500R. Thats what I started on. Its like riding a bicycle... Except with a motor and no pedals.

[zerocrash]

You could also consider a Suzuki GS500 or Kawasaki Ninja 500, which are only about $5k new so you should be able to get a fairly late model of either in your $$ range.

[JBartolucci4]

My bad, guess I skipped some posts... Great minds think alike!

[zerocrash]

My bad, guess I skipped some posts... Great minds think alike!

You know it!

[Hondajt]

http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcy/1215569290.html 1998 Ninja

I found a couple more, but they were all closer to $3k.

[V4junkie]

Yeah late 90's 4cyl or sv650. You would probably not be crazy about the Ex500 ninja and definitely not the Gs500, it's a turd.

[gixxie750]

+1 sv 650

[RSVDon]

Also, 98 to 02 Ninja 600s they are the exact same as the new ZZR600. Check it out on the Kawi website.

[KruelHouse]

If you haven't heard already, I sold my Katana this week. I liked it, but it was really heavy for me (505 pounds, dry), and drove like a boat.

505lbs DRY?!!? HOT DAYUM! WAS IT BULLETPROOF?

Just kidding! I'd go with the CBR 600 for handling, reliability, and curb appeal!

[jarvismb]

i have a lead on a 2001 Yamaha YZF600R, if that is a bit more to your liking. Let's just say that the previous owner is a near exact copy of you. I can PM you details if you want....