New to the Forum - This a good price for first bike?
#1
New to the Forum - This a good price for first bike?
Hey guys, new to this forum and very serious about buying this bike, I got the guy down to $2000 but I just wanted to make sure that sounds like a good price.
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/1797400910.html
The only thing i forgot to ask / havent asked yet is what condition the tires are in, although for some reason i feel like he said the tires were in "pretty good" condition, whatever that means, i'll have to ask further.
Should I try and get him to come lower? am i getting this for a steal? is it just a decent / average price? your input and things to look for when I go look at it would be much appreciated.
on a side note as well, this will be my first bike. I've read that this is a pretty good bike for beginners (as long as you're not stupid and a speed demon right away). I took my motorcycle safety course and have my license as well.
thanks everyone, cant wait to read your responses!
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/1797400910.html
The only thing i forgot to ask / havent asked yet is what condition the tires are in, although for some reason i feel like he said the tires were in "pretty good" condition, whatever that means, i'll have to ask further.
Should I try and get him to come lower? am i getting this for a steal? is it just a decent / average price? your input and things to look for when I go look at it would be much appreciated.
on a side note as well, this will be my first bike. I've read that this is a pretty good bike for beginners (as long as you're not stupid and a speed demon right away). I took my motorcycle safety course and have my license as well.
thanks everyone, cant wait to read your responses!
#2
#4
#7
#8
#10
ok, thanks for the advice guys.
also, the other part of the question. Do you think this is okay as a bike for a beginner?
I've never rode a bike before this but I took my MSF course (2 weekends) and passed no problem, actually got 0 points on the riding test. I believe we were on 125cc's... though i didnt feel threatened by them at all.
regardless, i am a pretty cautious driver, and i dont plan on being a speed demon (maybe after i get a few months under my belt i'll take it on a back road and see how fast i can get her), probably sticking to rural areas and keeping her slow until i get comfortable and then when i am taking it out on the highways and freeways.
anyhow, I tried looking up online if 600cc is a decent beginner bike but all that comes up is "600RR" models and everyone says ABSOLUTELY NOT, START WITH 250. But i know if i start with a 250 im just going to want to sell it and get something bigger in a few months... so yeah, any opinions/words of wisdom?
also, the other part of the question. Do you think this is okay as a bike for a beginner?
I've never rode a bike before this but I took my MSF course (2 weekends) and passed no problem, actually got 0 points on the riding test. I believe we were on 125cc's... though i didnt feel threatened by them at all.
regardless, i am a pretty cautious driver, and i dont plan on being a speed demon (maybe after i get a few months under my belt i'll take it on a back road and see how fast i can get her), probably sticking to rural areas and keeping her slow until i get comfortable and then when i am taking it out on the highways and freeways.
anyhow, I tried looking up online if 600cc is a decent beginner bike but all that comes up is "600RR" models and everyone says ABSOLUTELY NOT, START WITH 250. But i know if i start with a 250 im just going to want to sell it and get something bigger in a few months... so yeah, any opinions/words of wisdom?