Desert_Sky
Since 1998
Nice! I'm a member of This one. Same kinda thing, but for yamaha triples.
well since everyone else is doing it....
this ones mine
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Nice! I'm a member of This one. Same kinda thing, but for yamaha triples.
You know what we need? A "post a picture of your bike" thread.
Read this over, four times. It's an exceptional guide to the things to look for when buying used bikes.
I got lucky in that an HBT bud lived within a few blocks of where my bike was and was willing to check it out with me and take it for a test-ride. Where are you located, Ann Arbor? Maybe someone here can help you out, it's worth a shot.
The seller may be willing to deliver, too, especially if you don't live too far away.
OK guys, jumping into this thread for some advice. Looking for a first bike.
I have no practical riding experience. I will be taking the MSF basics course this weekend. I enjoy spirited driving, but am not a risk taker (1 speeding ticket 5 or 6 years ago). I hate tailgating, fast lane changing, or anything else that seems unsafe and just plain stupid on the roads. I'm trying to say I think I can handle starting on something more than a 250 from the responsibility standpoint. I am 5'11" and about 165 lbs. I also have a cart of gear (besides a helmet because I want to check locally to get a good fit) ready to go at newenough.com
Some bikes I've had in mind are 1980's Nighthawks (450+), 550 and 650 Maxims, Suzi GS's... I've been monitoring CL for a while. I'm hoping to get a bike + gear + insurance + any repair or maintenance for around 1500. Here is what I'm looking at most seriously right now:
1982 Yamaha Maxim 650
Two problems for me purchasing any bike. One, I can't ride it home (no license yet, insurance..), and don't have access to a pickup or trailer. Two, I can't think of anyone I know with riding experience to aid me in looking over a bike and maybe test riding it. Any suggestions? Any thoughts on that particular bike?
You could ask the owner to take it to a Yamaha dealer to check it out for you cost a little $ . Then just rent a Lowe's or Homer truck for the $19.95 I believe most rental places have pickups also, couple of ramps good to go.
You could ask the owner to take it to a Yamaha dealer to check it out for you cost a little $ . Then just rent a Lowe's or Homer truck for the $19.95 I believe most rental places have pickups also, couple of ramps good to go.
Another option:
1983 Kawasaki Spectre 750
Also $800. Anybody know if a full size van is likely large enough for a bike?
The specs for weight and power are very similar for the Kawasaki and Yamaha Maxim 650. I have read some reports praising the Spectra's powerband. Both are shaftdrive, 5-speed inline fours. hmmmm
Congrats! We need pics!
Congrats! We need pics!
1982 Suzuki GS 650 GL
High beams and alight bar for me. How far behind the van were you?Scary thing last night.
I was on a long highway ride from Muskegon to Lansing, following my brother in a van. I see a ton of bright blood and think "wow, how red. Must be fresh". I keep seeing more and more blood and then a deer dead in front of me. No time for anything. I blasted straight through it at 70-75. Handlebars wiggled back and forth a bit but nothing else. I was pretty loud so I think I tore through it rib cage or something. I got home and was cleaning blood and flesh from my tires at 1:00AM.
Hibeams all the time for me from now on. Going the speedlimit had me overriding the lows.
Scary thing last night.
I was on a long highway ride from Muskegon to Lansing, following my brother in a van. I see a ton of bright blood and think "wow, how red. Must be fresh". I keep seeing more and more blood and then a deer dead in front of me. No time for anything. I blasted straight through it at 70-75. Handlebars wiggled back and forth a bit but nothing else. I was pretty loud so I think I tore through it rib cage or something. I got home and was cleaning blood and flesh from my tires at 1:00AM.
Hibeams all the time for me from now on. Going the speedlimit had me overriding the lows.
Hey bird, You get this thing home yet
Class is tomorrow, though
It'll be the most fun 18 miles you ever put on a bike.
I need to swing by the bike shop on the way home tonight, I haven't even had time to buy a helmet. Any recommendations on brands to seek out or avoid?
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