Bike Recommendations between 5 and 10K

[JRSC00LUDE]

Thinking of picking up my first bike for summer and looking for ideas.

I don't want a sportbike, looking more for a "harley style" bike without having to get a harley if possilbe (really don't like them) and without it being covered in disgusting chrome.

What's out there to consider? I really know nothing about them.

This is the type of look I prefer for reference if that helps at all.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/2009_Motorcycles/2009_Motorcycles.jsp?locale=en_CA#/model/vrscdx

Any input is appreciated.

[A790]

Suzuki M50.

[Eleanor]

Triumph Speedmaster?

Honda Shadow 750?

[Jlude]

That Harley is NICE! And I don't really like harley's either.

[MK1GTI]

A Harley doesn't have to be a chrome covered cheese machine
http://www.erictomorrow.com/gallery/albums/motorcycles/nightster_april08_DSC_0072_900.sized.jpg

As someone else mentioned Triumph makes some nice cruiser style bikes.

[Jlude]

Originally posted by MK1GTI
A Harley doesn't have to be a chrome covered cheese machine
http://www.erictomorrow.com/gallery/albums/motorcycles/nightster_april08_DSC_0072_900.sized.jpg

As someone else mentioned Triumph makes some nice cruiser style bikes.

What's the retail on one of those? haha

That looks amazing... This thread is selling me on getting a bike.

[Graham_A_M]

Get a Triumph Thruxton or a Bonneville:thumbsup: :clap: :clap:

[SJW]

I love the thruxton.

[3g4u]

Originally posted by Jlude


What's the retail on one of those? haha

That looks amazing... This thread is selling me on getting a bike.

You could pick up a used nightster for about $8,000.

OP if you dont want to fork up the $ for a harley, I would look into Triumphs they are nice bikes for the price. If you like the chopper look Honda is coming out with a new bike called the Fury that is starting at $11000 i believe. Its not bad at all and totally new concept for honda in my opinion.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2010-Honda-Fury-5.jpg

[Graham_A_M]

WOW. HOnda really does pioneer amazing new concepts. I'd still like to get my hands on a Honda Rune. But when they were new I didn't have $27k burning a hole in my back pocket just for a bike:nut:

[Colin_R6]

Yamaha VMax? Probably the only cruiser i'll ever get.

Its spendy, but it also isn't every lawyers wet dream, like a HD.

NVM, you said between 5 -10k. Blame it on the '08-ness.

[rony_espana]

You should look into the new M90, seems like its going to be sweet however I think it may be slightly over your limit of 10K. Not sure if the bike is actually out yet. Vulcan 900 customs are also nice and within your range.

My personal fave:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e218/silvercivic1307/NightRod.jpg

[jonnycat]

My favourite Harleyesque bike, that's not a Harley is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior

http://www.psndealer.com/powersportsdlr/images/NewVehicles/NV19548_1.jpg


Here's a whole bunch

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelgallerylib/505/1/0/gallery.aspx


and here's one in Sask for less than $10K
http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=98959577&img=http%3A%2F%2Fimg1.classistatic.com%2Fcps%2Fl%2Fkj%2F09%2F1%2F11%2F001%2Fr5%2F3521eed_18.jpeg

[rony_espana]

Originally posted by jonnycat
My favourite Harleyesque bike, that's not a Harley is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior

http://www.psndealer.com/powersportsdlr/images/NewVehicles/NV19548_1.jpg


Here's a whole bunch

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelgallerylib/505/1/0/gallery.aspx


and here's one in Sask for less than $10K
http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=98959577&img=http%3A%2F%2Fimg1.classistatic.com%2Fcps%2Fl%2Fkj%2F09%2F1%2F11%2F001%2Fr5%2F3521eed_18.jpeg

:eek: $9900, aren't those like $18k new!

[BigWill]

vulcan 900 custom, its a great bike for a great price, only like 7000 new! powerful enough to keep you happy for a couple seasons plus tey look cool!

[GorG]

Here is a pic of the 09 VN900 SE

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/explorerroller/custom.jpg

The engine is fuel injected and liquid cooled. Its also belt driven, you can get the bike to about 170 before the motor starts screaming.

There is also the Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/explorerroller/custom11.jpg
The Yamaha is air-cooled carbureted and shaft driven.

[turbotrip]

Originally posted by MK1GTI
A Harley doesn't have to be a chrome covered cheese machine
http://www.erictomorrow.com/gallery/albums/motorcycles/nightster_april08_DSC_0072_900.sized.jpg

As someone else mentioned Triumph makes some nice cruiser style bikes.

hot damn what bike is that and how much?

[rony_espana]

Originally posted by turbotrip


hot damn what bike is that and how much?

I believe its a 1200cc harley nightster...price on the harley page is $12k

[JRSC00LUDE]

Opinions on this one anyone?

http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/products.php?color=BK&model=2989&group=M#contentTop

For all the things listed so far, those in the know could add their pro's and con's please.

[rony_espana]

^that bike is a good choice as well, being the first year that the vstar is actually in the midsize level. Before I believe they only made 650 (which is too small) and 1300 which is pretty big if its your first bike. The nice thing is that its fuel injected, although this seems to be standard on most bikes I bought a shadow 750 only to find out its carburated and didn't have a fuel gauge. I still love it, seeing how I'm just learning to ride, but those are some obvious things to look out for.

Other than that, in this price range I don't think you will find too many pro's and cons since they are all pretty much the same, you should go sit on them and see which one feels the best...thats how I ended up deciding.

[jonnycat]

For the Road star Midnight warrior, cruiser with R1 derived suspension set up. You get the low end grunt of a cruiser with sport handling characteristics.

[GorG]

950s are pretty good bikes the pros of the bike is that its fuel injected and belt driven. Belts have to be adjusted at 1000km and then they are good for quite a while. The valves on the bike don't have to be adjusted until 24000KM. The only bike con of the bike that I can think of is that it is air-cooled. It doesn't make a whole lot of difference in Alberta but if your planning to run the bike in a hotter state like Nevada. But yeah like rony was saying do your research but in the end sit on the bikes and see which one you feel more comfortable on, it will build confidence and you'll enjoy the bike more.

[MK1GTI]

The new HD Sportster 883 Iron looks pretty bad ass and its under 10k

http://www.motorcycle.com/images/news/012609-xl883.jpg

[JRSC00LUDE]

Old thread bump!

It took awhile to get at it and find the right one but I'm trying to hammer out a deal with a guy this week now so if all goes well, pics will be coming soon of my new summer ride! :D

[Cos]

Originally posted by 3g4u


You could pick up a used nightster for about $8,000.

OP if you dont want to fork up the $ for a harley, I would look into Triumphs they are nice bikes for the price. If you like the chopper look Honda is coming out with a new bike called the Fury that is starting at $11000 i believe. Its not bad at all and totally new concept for honda in my opinion.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2010-Honda-Fury-5.jpg
Fury's sell for 18 and have only been out 1 year so hard to find a used one.




I would look at a Kawi mean streak.

http://mybikeshop.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/vulcan1600meanstreak_01.jpg

[jonnycat]

Originally posted by JRSC00LUDE
Old thread bump!

It took awhile to get at it and find the right one but I'm trying to hammer out a deal with a guy this week now so if all goes well, pics will be coming soon of my new summer ride! :D

What kind?

[03ozwhip]

harley sportster iron 883, should be a good started bike and it looks pretty cool/old school. MSRP starting at $ 9,249

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by jonnycat


What kind?

If I make the deal, I'll let you know!


Originally posted by 03ozwhip
harley sportster iron 883, should be a good started bike and it looks pretty cool/old school. MSRP starting at $ 9,249

I thought it looked all right too, I asked my buddy to get his wife to check on it (she works at H.D. in medicine hat) and he said they wouldn't feel right selling me a chick bike lol

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by JRSC00LUDE




I thought it looked all right too, I asked my buddy to get his wife to check on it (she works at H.D. in medicine hat) and he said they wouldn't feel right selling me a chick bike lol

hahaa, ya i know its kinda small but it is a good starter bike if youre still weary on a bike. definitely if it was 1000cc plus, i would buy it hands down, its a great price.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Here's a shitty picture of what I'm looking at but I'll take better ones if I get it into my own garage. :)

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l147/JRSC00LUDE/bike.jpg

[adidas]

JRSCOOLUDE, i think we have the same taste in bikes!

Congrats on the *new* pick-up.

[Cos]

what is that, looks sick!

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by adidas
JRSCOOLUDE, i think we have the same taste in bikes!

Congrats on the *new* pick-up.

It's pretty sweet, the deal's not sealed yet but we both want to make it happen. I want to pay him fair for what he's done and he wants to sell it to someone who will appreciate the work put in and not just throw it all back to stock so i'm confident we'll find a happy ground this week and I can take it home.

He isn't trying to actively sell it but will to the right person and I think that's me! :thumbsup:


Originally posted by Cos
what is that, looks sick!

It's a 2007 yamaha vstar 1100 custom. He bought it new, spent the winter modding it to that then bought a harley and never rode it again lol. It's only got 3000 KM on it, pretty much still a brand new bike.

[Cos]

Originally posted by JRSC00LUDE


It's a 2007 yamaha vstar 1100 custom. He bought it new, spent the winter modding it to that then bought a harley and never rode it again lol. It's only got 3000 KM on it, pretty much still a brand new bike.

All the look of the custom harley and none of the issues.

Truly jealous! :thumbsup:

[tom_9109]

Get a Harley sportster for less that 10 new and customize it @ http://www.demoncycle.com

At least you'll fit in with real bikers.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by tom_9109
Get a Harley sportster for less that 10 new and customize it @ http://www.demoncycle.com

At least you'll fit in with real bikers.

lolz at that, I'd love to see you tell the guys who built it they're not "real" bikers :nut: What does it take to be a "real" biker anyways?

But, to each their own right? I personally have no interest in dealing with a Harley, or in riding one.

[tom_9109]

There a I think theres a lot better bikes out there than harley. But theres a statement being made with a harley that just isn't the same on a honda.

[ShermanEF9]

PM me if you're interested in a 2003 honda shadow 750 in red.

5gs

[Masked Bandit]

Originally posted by tom_9109
There a I think theres a lot better bikes out there than harley. But theres a statement being made with a harley that just isn't the same on a honda.

You're right! Something along the lines of "I phucked all this money away purely on image".

One of my favourite sayings - Harley Davidson, over 100 years of converting gasoline to noise without the unpleasant byproduct of horsepower.


Okay, that wasn't very nice of me. I'm just not a fan of HD. The brand seems to draw a large number of posers that know nothing about bikes.

[Graham_A_M]

Hey Scottie, If I were you I'd look at year end clearance models, as you can get some wicked deals, still even.
Kind of pointless buying a "latest technology" 2010 cruiser, as they never really change. Just new models & colors. :dunno:
Big deal. I was at Pro-am, and they had a BEAUTIFUL Kawi - meanstreak, chopper/bobber style with flat black paint and whitewall tires. Looked frickin' badass... I was amazed THAT came from a Jap bike manufacturer.
I think it was an '08 model (This was last year) for $8500 new. :drool:


Hey if you're ever in C-town and want to go bike shopping give me a ring. I'd be more then happy to help you pick out a decent used one too if you wanted to go that route. :dunno:

But yeah if I were to buy a new bike, I think Honda has a few incredible products out there.


Originally posted by Masked Bandit


You're right! Something along the lines of "I phucked all this money away purely on image".

One of my favourite sayings - Harley Davidson, over 100 years of converting gasoline to noise without the unpleasant byproduct of horsepower.


Okay, that wasn't very nice of me. I'm just not a fan of HD. The brand seems to draw a large number of posers that know nothing about bikes.
^ LMAO, I'd be hard pressed to agree with you more.
I can't help but laugh at my old harley-nut co-worker.
Funny how hopelessly easy I could school him with his 125"/2047cc Harley, only I was on my '89 RZ350...... a 34hp bike. :rofl: :rofl:
...so he paid $40k for his bike... that burns oil since the day its new, and rattled itself apart thanks to its splended choice of V-cylinder angle, lack of counter balancers, & crank design. Way to go Harley! Way to lead with tradition.:thumbsup:

[JRSC00LUDE]

^

If the one i'm looking at doesn't pan out, I may take you up on that. What do you think of it? I think it's pretty wicked, hope we strike a deal.

[Graham_A_M]

Hey Scottie, Looks damn good. What mods have been done to it? Can you PM me the asking price? Looks interesting. I can definitely see you on that


Originally posted by tom_9109
Get a Harley sportster for less that 10 new and customize it @ http://www.demoncycle.com

At least you'll fit in with real bikers.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Bwahahahaha.. I never even read this post before.

Thanks for the divine enlightenment that because I was clever enough to do some research & number crunching: that I'm not a real biker. Hey would you be interested in taking your "real bike" to Race city this spring to do a few laps? or comparing notes of ANY kind? I earnestly feel I have a lot to learn from a real biker such as yourself, or any of the other Harley riders out there. ;) :D :D

here I'll be nice, even though my bike is half the displacement as the average "real bike", if you ever want to race for $$ or even pink slips let me know. Learning is priceless, is it not?

:rofl:
You boggle my mind, you really do.

[JRSC00LUDE]

And, it's mine!!!! new pics next weekend once it gets home :clap:

[Cos]

YAY! cant wait to see this thing.

[Graham_A_M]

^ With 3k km's, why bother with an inspection really.....


Looks wicked!!! lets see some pics dammit! :D

[JRSC00LUDE]

^

gets delivered next saturday, i'll have pics soon after.

[wes_v]

http://image.motorcyclecruiser.com/f/9403561/lg+2004_yamaha_vmax+side_view.jpg

:drool:

[Cos]

^^ haha way to follow the thread.

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by wes_v
http://image.motorcyclecruiser.com/f/9403561/lg+2004_yamaha_vmax+side_view.jpg

:drool:
I loved those bikes when I was a kid, but they have a terribly sorted frame, and even worse brakes.

Nice to have a 140hp bike, not so much one that has remarkably difficulty slowing down, or handling at speed.
That bike hasn't changed between 2008 from its 1985 model, besides Fuel injection I mean. :thumbsdow
The 1984 (debut) model had incessant issues with its butterfly valves, later corrected for the 1985 model year.