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Willdue · 06-02-2008, 12:14 PM

Im looking into getting a bike [if the dub sells].

Im not going to get a big bike, as it'll be my first bike, and Im generally a small guy. Im looking into something around the 300 range, 1. bc i never have owned a bike, only drove dirt bikes and such. , and want to stay around 3k. I wouldn't mind an older bike either.

Whats some things I should know?

driftingrx5.7 · 06-02-2008, 01:41 PM

ok well before you sell your dub and get into a bike the first think i would tell you is get your permit and as soon as you get your permit sign up for the class. its free and they give you a motorcycle to ride and learn on. once you take that class you feel how you do on a bike and then you can go from there. as for your price range the new ninja 250 is a nice looking bike for sure i would lean on getting that if you want but there is nothing wrong with starting off on a bike with good power and that you will not get tired of which would be the zx6. or you can buy my FZR1000 ;)

Willdue · 06-02-2008, 09:42 PM

I was looking at the ninja 250, but I kinda want a 500

FazdaGt · 06-02-2008, 10:01 PM

the new 250's really seem to be a good bike.

they look good and are just over 3K brand new, no worries.

but when buyign really look at the bike well for signs of a previous crash etc...

i boguth an r6 that looked amazing btu when i pulled the fairings off to fix something i was devastated about what i found.

Willdue · 06-02-2008, 10:25 PM

Yea if I buy used, itll be checked over real well.

05OCsrt-4 · 06-02-2008, 10:28 PM

PMed u willdue

Turbo_CitrusEs · 06-03-2008, 12:40 AM

Hahahaha willdue, how long did you look at bikes last night?

Willdue · 06-03-2008, 11:42 AM

like 5 hrs lol.

driftingrx5.7 · 06-03-2008, 12:24 PM

the ninja 500 is not as pretty as the ninja 250 if you want a 500 might as well jump on the 600 and be happy with it for years to come, then again you can buy my fzr 1000 :D

Willdue · 06-03-2008, 02:27 PM

I know, if i go new itll be the 250, if not, more then likely, used.

Red94Celica · 06-03-2008, 03:59 PM

I say go get a used 600...because once you get comfortable on the 250, you wont be able to keep up with anybody when you go out riding.

Willdue · 06-03-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red94Celica

I say go get a used 600...because once you get comfortable on the 250, you wont be able to keep up with anybody when you go out riding.

Thats what Im afraid of

garrettej8 · 06-03-2008, 04:05 PM

I can't stop looking at the new 08 r6. it's such a beautiful bike in all black. I think once I get my new job I may just get one to start with. I know for a fact if I bought a new 250R I would want something faster very soon after.

Willdue · 06-03-2008, 05:09 PM

Only thing holding me back, is Insurance

Red94Celica · 06-03-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willdue

Thats what Im afraid of

get a 600, do it through a personal loan or buy it cash if possible. Then just put basic coverage on it, because its dirt cheap. I pay $14 a month with the bike in my name

Willdue · 06-03-2008, 05:24 PM

Well im looking at a used 500. Id most likely get a loan, and then I couldn't have basic coverage. And unfortunately I have a few points

2drStunner · 06-04-2008, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red94Celica

I say go get a used 600...because once you get comfortable on the 250, you wont be able to keep up with anybody when you go out riding.

X2!

Red94Celica · 06-04-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willdue

Well im looking at a used 500. Id most likely get a loan, and then I couldn't have basic coverage. And unfortunately I have a few points

Wrong.

Get a *personal loan* and then it doesn't if you have basic. You will get your title for the bike right away also. I know through my bank, fulton bank, I could've taken out $10,000 maximum for 10 years if i really wanted.

Willdue · 06-04-2008, 07:44 PM

Yea im looking into a personal loan. Guess I should put up a WTB thread

Red94Celica · 06-05-2008, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willdue

Yea im looking into a personal loan. Guess I should put up a WTB thread

It'd be a good start lol. You can get a really nice used 600 for right around $5000

06-02-2008, 12:14 PM	#1
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	What do I need to know Im looking into getting a bike [if the dub sells]. Im not going to get a big bike, as it'll be my first bike, and Im generally a small guy. Im looking into something around the 300 range, 1. bc i never have owned a bike, only drove dirt bikes and such. , and want to stay around 3k. I wouldn't mind an older bike either. Whats some things I should know? __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

06-02-2008, 01:41 PM	#2
driftingrx5.7 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poconos PA Member #3099 My Ride: 88 rx5.7 iTrader: (0)	ok well before you sell your dub and get into a bike the first think i would tell you is get your permit and as soon as you get your permit sign up for the class. its free and they give you a motorcycle to ride and learn on. once you take that class you feel how you do on a bike and then you can go from there. as for your price range the new ninja 250 is a nice looking bike for sure i would lean on getting that if you want but there is nothing wrong with starting off on a bike with good power and that you will not get tired of which would be the zx6. or you can buy my FZR1000 ;) __________________ my v8 rx7build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-02-2008, 09:42 PM	#3
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	I was looking at the ninja 250, but I kinda want a 500 __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

06-02-2008, 10:25 PM	#5
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Yea if I buy used, itll be checked over real well. __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

06-03-2008, 11:42 AM	#8
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	like 5 hrs lol. __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

06-03-2008, 12:24 PM	#9
driftingrx5.7 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poconos PA Member #3099 My Ride: 88 rx5.7 iTrader: (0)	the ninja 500 is not as pretty as the ninja 250 if you want a 500 might as well jump on the 600 and be happy with it for years to come, then again you can buy my fzr 1000 :D __________________ my v8 rx7build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-03-2008, 02:27 PM	#10
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	I know, if i go new itll be the 250, if not, more then likely, used. __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

06-03-2008, 03:59 PM	#11
Red94Celica Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver PA Member #4576 My Ride: 98 Cherokee & 02 boosted stang iTrader: (2)	I say go get a used 600...because once you get comfortable on the 250, you wont be able to keep up with anybody when you go out riding.

06-03-2008, 04:05 PM	#13
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06-03-2008, 05:09 PM	#14
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Only thing holding me back, is Insurance __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

06-03-2008, 05:24 PM	#16
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Well im looking at a used 500. Id most likely get a loan, and then I couldn't have basic coverage. And unfortunately I have a few points __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

06-04-2008, 07:44 PM	#19
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Yea im looking into a personal loan. Guess I should put up a WTB thread __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.