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a_peep
09-21-2003, 06:05 PM
As of now until next spring I am looking for a beginner bike (prefer a 600cc). I am always looking at www.buysell.com to find that perfect deal.

Since I'm not very familiar with bikes in general I'd appreciate if you guys could help me out. I'd like to spend $3000-$4000 but I can probably even hit the $5000 range if needed. Oh and by the way I really like the looks of the 98' CBR so something that sort of has that 'style' would be awesome.

So I guess until I find a bike I'd greatly appreciate your advice or bikes you guys found that would interest me.

Thanks alot. :)

By the way I'll be trying to bump this thread until I can find a bike.


Oh and I'm in Saskatoon but would willingly drive to Calgary if that's where the bike is.

RiCE-DaDDy
09-21-2003, 09:58 PM
thing is newer 600cc's are NOT beginner bikes.

it seems that you have no experience with bikes before, so what you want may not be what you really want. my advice is before you start start deciding what to get, take the safety course and get licensed.

Also, for $3-4 itll be near impossible to get a '98 honda f3, that range usually gets you a early f2

prosh
09-21-2003, 10:30 PM
some guy had his '98 F3 going for $3,000 locally and from the looks and sound, it was running fine.

you're better off waiting thru the winter cuz a bunch of ppl who are trying to sell their bikes now are trying to get above market value for their bikes.

ie. just saw a guy trying to sell his '02 600 F4i for 9 grand and going on about how they're new 12,000+. considering they're 8,999 out the door w/ zero km's vs his 9k. (not that mileage really means anything on newer sportbikes)

gl with ur find

a_peep
09-21-2003, 10:41 PM
'98 F3 for $3k!??!?! WOW! Where?

a_peep
09-21-2003, 10:42 PM
Originally posted by RiCE-DaDDy
thing is newer 600cc's are NOT beginner bikes.

it seems that you have no experience with bikes before, so what you want may not be what you really want. my advice is before you start start deciding what to get, take the safety course and get licensed.

Also, for $3-4 itll be near impossible to get a '98 honda f3, that range usually gets you a early f2

I've ridden a dirt bike for 4 years, I mean that's got to count for something.

RiCE-DaDDy
09-21-2003, 11:06 PM
it does and it doesnt. Main advantage is that the controls are second nature so those won't distract you.

the street is a completely different animal. take the course first and get the license. whats the point of owning a street bike that you cant ride?


Originally posted by prosh
some guy had his '98 F3 going for $3,000 locally and from the looks and sound, it was running fine.

you're better off waiting thru the winter cuz a bunch of ppl who are trying to sell their bikes now are trying to get above market value for their bikes.


the '98 sounds fishy. i have a friend that bought a mid 90's ninja, looked like it was in good shape and sounded good. but it had crazy tranny probs, something only a test ride would reveal.

acutally, its the end of the season where the bikes go for cheap. its in the beginning where they are more expensive.

http://home.earthlink.net/~thebradfords/startsmall.htm

a_peep
09-22-2003, 07:24 AM
I am buying a bike because this reason, they go for a better price now then the beginning of next season.

Dave P
09-22-2003, 08:48 AM
If you wanna go up into the upper 6g range. pm me.

I got a 2000 cbr600

sml
09-22-2003, 06:26 PM
Originally posted by Dave P
If you wanna go up into the upper 6g range. pm me.

I got a 2000 cbr600

selling already?

Dave P
09-22-2003, 08:23 PM
Originally posted by sml


selling already?


SSorry to hijack this thread


Yep. upgrading to a better bike this spring

RiCE-DaDDy
09-22-2003, 08:39 PM
Originally posted by Dave P



SSorry to hijack this thread


Yep. upgrading to a better bike this spring

what bike?? lemme guess, the new r1?

Dave P
09-22-2003, 10:04 PM
No, Looking at team green

a_peep
09-22-2003, 10:52 PM
For Hi-jacking the thread can you guys watch out for a good deal for me. :)

RiCE-DaDDy
09-22-2003, 11:17 PM
zx10? or still 600s?


a_peep, besides any classifieds that exist, you get much more

Dave P
09-22-2003, 11:48 PM
http://www.kawasaki.ca/sportbike/ZX-6RR/images/NinjaZX-6RR_l.jpg


Ummmmmmmm ZX-6RR

RiCE-DaDDy
09-23-2003, 12:07 AM
sweet, u race or something??

boi-alien
09-23-2003, 12:13 AM
mmm team green!!! sooo sweet!!

Dave P
09-23-2003, 12:19 AM
Not right now, but next year im gonna start racing. Just as a novice racer though

RiCE-DaDDy
09-23-2003, 12:35 AM
good plan man, i probably wont see track for another 2 years

just started this season

Dave P
09-23-2003, 12:41 AM
just go to a track school. Its what im doing. ive only had my bike for half a year

bikrbabe
09-24-2003, 05:24 PM
hey peeps, pm me, I can help you out with this kind a thing.
I work in the industry so I see great begginer bikes all the time!

logix
09-26-2003, 11:01 PM
*whoops

a_peep
09-30-2003, 01:13 AM
*bump

DSMer4Life
10-01-2003, 10:14 AM
I'll just add my two cents here.

Circa 1980's Japanese standard bikes can be found a dime a dozen, with low kms, for really cheap. Insurance is nothing and you don't feel bad if you drop a $1,000 bike with no fairings. I know they don't look as pretty, but they serve the purpose and are actually quite fun to boot around on. I can honestly say that I got a few looks whenever I would pull up on my 22 year old classic motorcycle!

Now if you want to stay in the beginner bike category and get a newer bike, I feel that there are basically only a few choices. You have the Kawasaki Ninja EX500. 2001 models are going for $4,500-$5,000. There's the 250cc model as well, but I'm pretty sure most beginners will be able to handle the 500, and would want the extra bit of power for everyday riding.

Then there's another bike that I didn't realize was considered a beginner bike until I checked into the insurance on it. The Suzuki SV650S. It came out in 99 and was redesigned for 2003 with fuel injection. I picked up a nice 2000 model for $5,000. After researching, I found that this is an excellent all around bike. It's still light enough for a new rider to manage, handles well, and the 90 degree V-twin motor provides lots of power. That V-twin also keeps this bike in a lower category for insurance. I wouldn't have considered it if insurance wasn't going to be decent.

So, hope that helps your decision making.

a_peep
10-09-2003, 12:52 AM
I'm very interested in finding a '95 or '94 CBR 600.

eur0
10-12-2003, 11:38 PM
look for a 95+ cbr 600, 95+ kawasaki zx6r, or a yamaha 600 ... they have that single light look and can be found for a pretty good price...Im in the same boat...looking to spend around 5g

matt_2000_bmw
11-06-2003, 03:52 PM
I have a 2002 600 katana GSX-F for sale With Hindle exaust and K and N intake intrested let me kno at

[email protected]
I can let you do payments over the winter if you want

RiCE-DaDDy
11-06-2003, 04:32 PM
katana is a good bike to start