A buddy of mine has a 1992 CBR f2 thats in good shape and he is going to sell it to me for $1500, is that a good deal? I would think it is, but I assume that the people here know more than a kid who is just out looking to buy his first bike.

thanks!

 

Its average, we have RF600R's about that age for about $1300 (1k$ in USD). So if he 'IS' your friend, he shouldnt be screwing you anyway.
If you are concerned about being ripped off, compare other prices locally, and assuming its your first bike you should be getting something smaller.

Regardless if you do go ahead and buy it, you will drop it on the second day, and go and buy a smaller bike.

Just my 2 cents

 

Hey welcome aboard!

Bike prices are gonna fluctuate by area. And really dependant on how much you're willing to pay. I'd suggest asking in the F2 subforum as they'll be more in touch with what their bikes are a worth.

 

Hi and Welcome to CBRF!!! Location, location, location. You really have not put up enough info on the bike at all. Whats the mileage, Fairings, wheels, exhaust,seat??? Maintance, whats the fluids like, when were they changed? If you can take some pictures and post them in the F2 section. Like it has been said before, you will drop it(hope you don't) Good luck.

 

no I wont drop it unless I get ahead of myself. I have a lot of friends who have bikes who have let me take theirs for rides around the block including a honda rebel, kawasaki kz1000, yamaha r6, and a suzuki tl1000r(fast as a motherflower).

I was able to pick up riding pretty fast because I never have and never will forget that the bike is the boss. I do appreciate your concerns though!

 

I am not going to say it

 

please do? I really do take peoples comments into consideration.

 

Ok... but remember you asked...

Around the block a couple hundred or couple thousand times isn't "picking it up". It's "I didn't kill myself". In traffic, in twisties, in streets with potholes / pedistrians / critters / sand / fuel / oil / puddles is where what you know will be tested.

I'd recommend going to take a MSF course even before you buy a bike. Its not a requirement that you own a bike, just that you can balance one while off. There they'll teach you a lot of what you need to know. And teach what you didn't know

P.S.
The bike isn't boss. You are. If you let the bike rule, you're dead. Period.