Motorcycles

[NIowaClone]

Ok, just ignore the fact that I've only driven a motorcycle + moped a few times and I don't have a motorcycle license.

I'm looking at motorcycles and just a basic starter. I was curious what any of you suggest for decent bikes under $5,000. I know it may be a small budget, but I don't need a 15g bike. And I'm not looking for crotch rockets. Thanks!

 

[shildreth]

honda's are good value lower price bikes. Magna is one. Get nothing lower than 750cc, you dont need the power now but once you figure out how to ride you want it to go on interstate etc. Go to the safety riders class. Lowers insurance and teaches you what is happening.

 

[bos]

I have never ridden one but want to get into this spring. I have been seeking out Honda Shadows. They seem to be affordable. My brother in law is a Harley enthusiest and he said a Shadow would be a great starter bike for me. Plus they look sharp and have a decent engine.

 

[CycoCyclone]

oh, I got my motorcycle license 2 years ago, but the wife says no on me getting a bike, any suggestions to wear her down?

 

[NIowaClone]

oh, I got my motorcycle license 2 years ago, but the wife says no on me getting a bike, any suggestions to wear her down?

She can ride with you and wear leather chaps. I don't know if that will fly for her, but hey, I'm sure it would be a win win for you.

And I have looked at the Shadows. Those are really nice.

 

[shildreth]

oh, I got my motorcycle license 2 years ago, but the wife says no on me getting a bike, any suggestions to wear her down?

jewelry. She gets something, you get something.

 

[ia2189]

oh, I got my motorcycle license 2 years ago, but the wife says no on me getting a bike, any suggestions to wear her down?

Take her for a ride on one. My wife rides with me 95% of the time.

"For those who ride, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not ride, no explanation is possible." --Anonymous

 

[SeattleClone]

oh, I got my motorcycle license 2 years ago, but the wife says no on me getting a bike, any suggestions to wear her down?

Tell her you're getting a motorcycle, and then go get a motorcycle. Maybe that's why I'm not married... But then again, I do have a motorcycle.

 

[redrocker]

She can ride with you and wear leather chaps. I don't know if that will fly for her, but hey, I'm sure it would be a win win for you.

And I have looked at the Shadows. Those are really nice.

Honda VTX 1300. Very good bike. Don't be affraid of getting a used one, they are tanks. My dad has the VTX 1800 and that bike is a Power house (for a cruiser). I spent all of my 20's on CBR's, I do not need that power anymore. Hondas are good motorcycles,..... But I am a Harley Davidson guy now.

Here was my spring Painting project when it was raining everyday.

 

[CykoAGR]

Ok, just ignore the fact that I've only driven a motorcycle + moped a few times and I don't have a motorcycle license.

I'm looking at motorcycles and just a basic starter. I was curious what any of you suggest for decent bikes under $5,000. I know it may be a small budget, but I don't need a 15g bike. And I'm not looking for crotch rockets. Thanks!

It depends on what you want. If you are looking for the name you can find HD 1200 Sportsters for under 5k if you look around. My advice is watch Craigslist there are lots of good deals on them.

If you don't want a HD you will likely be able to get a little more bike for your buck. Honda makes a nice machine.


I've been riding for 10 yrs and there is nothing like it no matter what the brand!!

 

[CycoCyclone]

I would like a royal blue Suzuki Boulevard M50

 

[NIowaClone]

Honda VTX 1300. Very good bike. Don't be affraid of getting a used one, they are tanks. My dad has the VTX 1800 and that bike is a Power house (for a cruiser). I spent all of my 20's on CBR's, I do not need that power anymore. Hondas are good motorcycles,..... But I am a Harley Davidson guy now.

Here was my spring Painting project when it was raining everyday.

Nice paint job.

Honda Shadow Sabre 1100cc? Can anyone give me any upsides/downsides to this? Not a bad bike here.

Those VTX's are nice too.

 

[redrocker]

Best time to buy is in October and November when riding season is over here. People what to get rid of it before they have to store it for the winter. Don't by in the spring, that is when everyone has the itch to ride and raise the price.

Like CykoAGR said, does not matter the brand, as long as your have the wind in your face, and the shiny side up.

 

[bos]

That VTX is a nice bike. Too bad CL doesnt have any listed around here!

 

[NIowaClone]

That VTX is a nice bike. Too bad CL doesnt have any listed around here!

That's too bad.

The DFW area is just loaded with selection. I was going to peruse and wait to buy, but this is getting me all excited. I feel some manly grunts coming on. Ugh Ugh Ugh!

 

[Phaedrus]

I swim upstream on the subject of motorcycles, just like everything else. My choice of bikes are in the 250cc to 500cc range, and find them sufficient for all my riding needs. But then, I am a 170 pound extremely cautious rider.

They tend to be a lot easier to ride, for me.

 

[bos]

That's too bad.

The DFW area is just loaded with selection. I was going to peruse and wait to buy, but this is getting me all excited. I feel some manly grunts coming on. Ugh Ugh Ugh!

Well I would mind traveling far out to get one, but I dont know how to ride =)

At least locally I could manage I think. I want one bad though.

 

[dmclone]

Ok, just ignore the fact that I've only driven a motorcycle + moped a few times and I don't have a motorcycle license.

I'm looking at motorcycles and just a basic starter. I was curious what any of you suggest for decent bikes under $5,000. I know it may be a small budget, but I don't need a 15g bike. And I'm not looking for crotch rockets. Thanks!

I paid $5,00 for mine and it only had 3,000 miles. It has around 100 horsepower which seems to be enough for now. The bike is bulletproof and when I go to trade it I doubt if I lose very much money.

I've owned a cruiser before and sold it after 6 months. It just wasn't for me. It felt like I was riding a sofa.

If the money is there, next year I may have to buy one of these to replace it.

 

[Phaedrus]

Here's my ideal motorcycle:

Alternatively, if I'm feeling a bit naughty, a straight cafe' racer trips my trigger:

Both are 500 cc bikes and will do everything the other bikes will, with judicious riding. Unfortunately, the American wannabe alpha male need umpteen bajillion horsepower to drive our 200 miles a year at 35 mph. Hopefully late at night with straight pipes so the a-hole effect is compleat.

 

[CycoCyclone]

those are all sick bikes! My wife said tonight she wants me to live to see 50....after we passed a motorcycle wreck on I 80