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mrmiata wrote:I'm 18 years removed from my last motorcycle experience, so I'm almost completely green. In fact, I just consider myself brand new to it.

I would urge you take the rider safety course. I took the one at a Honda Rider Center, but its the state program. 2.5 days of classroom and riding. I had not been on a bike in over 10 years and it was a great refresher.

BTW, if anyone just wants to give me a bike, I'll be happy to ride it around.

If I were to get a bike I'd go "old school" and find a well loved
Z-1 Kawi. but then I got my Drag ticket on one of those

mrmiata wrote:Check out www.cycletrader.com for some great deals on used bikes.

Well, I've been searching for some time. The only bikes (in my price range) I see on there are either at dealers or already sold (or both).

land_shark3 wrote:Well, I'm in the midst of shopping for a new bike. Keep in mind, that "New" just means new to me. If anyone has some suggestions, I would love to hear them. I've listed my limits/preferences below.

1.) Nothing more than 750cc, probably 600cc is more likely.
2.) Standard bike or supersport bike.
3.) Would like to stay below $6000.
4.) Built within the last 10 years.

Hmmmm, I'm sure there's more, but that is why I need your help.

I prefer Harley's but if you must try to find a 1989 Suzuki GSXR 750 Sling Shot, one of the fastest bikes ever produced, I think they only made the Sling Shot model for 1 year. FFFFFAST.

J3 ... Dude whats wrong with the MARTA

i dont ride bikes... let the bashing begin

$5,899 MSRP....Suzuki SV 650. I totally agree Miata. A great beginner bike. A bit sporty...but not corny like a Honda Rebel . liquid cooled V-Twin, and kinda has a sporty look...but very relaxed feel to it. Not a bike that forces you to tuck in to it. As you get more experienced it can suit you as well, due to the fact that it actually handles pretty nicely. I have ridden soooo many bikes...from Harleys to the new CBR's to my personal fave. The GSX-R Hayabusa. I have ridden this bike before and not a sportbike by any means, but it was really really comfy. And Motorcyclist Mag. noted it as "Best BAng for the Buck" check it out man.

Now if you decide that you have to have more of a cruisin' bike....Go with about a 2002 HD Sportster 883. Can pick one up for about 6. I rode a 1200 custom for a while and I loved it. Now it does not compare to my dad's Heritage *DROOL * or Electra Glide it is a good all around bike.

Now as for Buell. They don't cover all of their bases. They build a really sheap bike which you would have to pay me to ride. Or a decent V-Twin sportbike...that being the Firebolt. Not really a good midrange bike.

Well that is my .02. Just be sure you get out and ride the bikes you look at on the higway and in traffic....to make positively sure that you will feel comfortable with it. Good Luck

Dont be fooled LPO works for a Suzuki Dealer...
Just wants his commissions

land_shark3 wrote:

mrmiata wrote:I'm 18 years removed from my last motorcycle experience, so I'm almost completely green. In fact, I just consider myself brand new to it.

I would urge you take the rider safety course. I took the one at a Honda Rider Center, but its the state program. 2.5 days of classroom and riding. I had not been on a bike in over 10 years and it was a great refresher.

I wouldn't dream of *not* taking the MSF course. My best friend is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 18th. The classes here are pretty much full for the rest of the year, but that gives me plenty of time to either find the money for a bike or a buyer for the Miata.

HsvParrothead wrote:J3 ... Dude whats wrong with the MARTA

i dont ride bikes... let the bashing begin

I won't even go into the acronym for MARTA; let's just say I don't meet the criteria.

mrmiata wrote:The classes here are pretty much full for the rest of the year, but that gives me plenty of time to either find the money for a bike or a buyer for the Miata.

It took me 6-8 months to get into a weekend class near my house. I could have paid $100+ more to take the Harley class, but I like my money.

One thing that I learned that was a shock... its going to be about 2 weeks before I get my certification card to take to the DMV.

HsvParrothead wrote:Dont be fooled LPO works for a Suzuki Dealer...
Just wants his commissions

Then he needs to get me a good deal on a GSX-R 750!

Just don't buy a face first.

pair8head wrote:Just don't buy a face first.

Is there any other way to ride?

land_shark3 wrote:

HsvParrothead wrote:J3 ... Dude whats wrong with the MARTA

i dont ride bikes... let the bashing begin

I won't even go into the acronym for MARTA; let's just say I don't meet the criteria.

Hmmm... I will ~ sorta

Whats so bad about...
Moving Americans Rapidly Through Atlanta
Sheesh...

Came back to "edit" that for my own sake ~ No obedience school for me

HsvParrothead wrote:Came back to "edit" that for my own sake ~ No obedience school for me

There's nothing wrong with saying African is there?

I dunno... But DONT wanna find out

LS3 - Ive got the perfect bike for you! I bought this model three years ago from a private owner for 5K.

Its a Honda Magna. Honda discontinued the model in 2004 but it was one of their mainstays for about 20 years. The best thing about it, its only a 750 but its a 4 cylinder which means it has a ton of power, more than the 1100 Honda Shadow my buddy has.


I actually bought this bike as a learning bike, and now have no desire to get rid of it!!

I kinda like the top one myself........ but don't tell the phamily!



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