Buying a new motorcycle... - The Firearms Forum

glocknut · 09-06-2005, 08:25 PM

I see Honda has one called the rebel for a base price of 3k... They have a much nicer one for 7k, but i want to stick to a basic motorcycle. Its been a while...who all makes a decent motorcycle in an entry level type ??
I'd like to keep the cost down, but if its worth it...

I don't want to buy an expensive touring bike, thats too much money, but i do intend to use it to travel the country a bit. Entry level bikes might not be the best for that ?? I dunno.... you guys tell me.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I only want to buy new...used is not my thing...usually anyway.

mike
gn

Deputy Dawg · 09-06-2005, 09:16 PM

Personally I do not care for anything smaller than a 1000cc motorcycle, but just for around town i would consider a smaller size. I use to have a Suzuki GS1000 .A friend of mine hade a GS750. Before the Suzuki i had a Honda 350 four. The 1000 rode better and had a whole lot MORE POWER.This is one time where I feel bigger is better.Too bad Glock does not make a motorcycle,because i would have to buy one.Right now i have a Honda XR500 dirt bike,Honda 300 fortrax 4 wheeler.,and a Suzuki 700 king quad, I wish 4 wheeler could be street legal, How did i get off one this rabbit trail. A friend of mine has a honda rebel 250 for sale with 800 miles on it.

LDBennett · 09-07-2005, 07:48 AM

glocknut:

I have owned probably over 30 motorcycles in over 40 years. I currently have six in my garage today (both vintage and modern).The Rebel is a starter bike for those who have never riden before. You would quickly out grow it and find it lacking in a traveling situation. The best deal going for price is the Dual sport bikes in the 600+ cc class but they too are not good for extended rides. Some of the non-ricky racer (not Ninja types) with an upright seating postion in the 400 to 800 cc class make the best street bikes. If you are new to riding then perhaps the twin that Suzuki makes that is about 400 cc might work fine. The four cylinder bikes are much smoother and more comfortable on the road. All the Japanese bikes are good. Just pick one that you like. Some of the cruiser bikes are good too if the riding position is comfortable for you. Go sit on a few and decide. Long rides need a comfortable seating position without a Ninja crouch or a feet forward cruiser stretch. Buy what pleases your eye so you will be proud of it but do include the riding position in your choice.

LDBennett

corpis66 · 09-07-2005, 08:27 AM

a good friend of mine swears by his Buell, he said its great for road trips (jackson MS to memphis Tn) and the sport bikes might get ya in the straight, but when it comes to corners... hands down i've seen him take people and leave em behind... i'd also look at some triumphs...HTH

tireman · 09-07-2005, 08:31 AM

i have a honda shadow ace deluxe--750 cc perfect size for me or my daughter and i---good gas mileage also---many extras available---about 6000.00

Deputy Dawg · 09-07-2005, 10:44 AM

LDBennet, that was very good advice

xxxxxxl · 09-07-2005, 12:42 PM

Look at the Honda VTX. A nice little bike.

berto64 · 09-07-2005, 04:10 PM

Mike,

Check the seat position in relation to comfort with handlebar reach and foot rest position. If it doesn't fit your body and reach then it will be a horror to ride. If at first try it doesn't ask to find out if it can be adjusted to fit you. If not, move on to another choice. You want to enjoy riding, not endure the ride on a nonfitting machine.

Any of the 400-850cc Imports will serve your purpose fine.

Make sure when straddling the saddle of the bike both feet can rest Flatly on the ground. No tiptoeing. This gives you the best control possible of your bike in almost any condition.

Good luck and happy motoring!

glocknut · 09-07-2005, 05:27 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like i might need to spend a little more than i thought......

**** it.....

mike
gn

09-06-2005, 08:25 PM	#1
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Buying a new motorcycle... I see Honda has one called the rebel for a base price of 3k... They have a much nicer one for 7k, but i want to stick to a basic motorcycle. Its been a while...who all makes a decent motorcycle in an entry level type ?? I'd like to keep the cost down, but if its worth it... I don't want to buy an expensive touring bike, thats too much money, but i do intend to use it to travel the country a bit. Entry level bikes might not be the best for that ?? I dunno.... you guys tell me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I only want to buy new...used is not my thing...usually anyway. mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone.... -->

09-06-2005, 09:16 PM	#2
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,229	Re: Buying a new motorcycle... Personally I do not care for anything smaller than a 1000cc motorcycle, but just for around town i would consider a smaller size. I use to have a Suzuki GS1000 .A friend of mine hade a GS750. Before the Suzuki i had a Honda 350 four. The 1000 rode better and had a whole lot MORE POWER.This is one time where I feel bigger is better.Too bad Glock does not make a motorcycle,because i would have to buy one.Right now i have a Honda XR500 dirt bike,Honda 300 fortrax 4 wheeler.,and a Suzuki 700 king quad, I wish 4 wheeler could be street legal, How did i get off one this rabbit trail. A friend of mine has a honda rebel 250 for sale with 800 miles on it. __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!! Last edited by deputy dog; 09-06-2005 at 10:01 PM..

09-07-2005, 07:48 AM	#3
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,710	Re: Buying a new motorcycle... glocknut: I have owned probably over 30 motorcycles in over 40 years. I currently have six in my garage today (both vintage and modern).The Rebel is a starter bike for those who have never riden before. You would quickly out grow it and find it lacking in a traveling situation. The best deal going for price is the Dual sport bikes in the 600+ cc class but they too are not good for extended rides. Some of the non-ricky racer (not Ninja types) with an upright seating postion in the 400 to 800 cc class make the best street bikes. If you are new to riding then perhaps the twin that Suzuki makes that is about 400 cc might work fine. The four cylinder bikes are much smoother and more comfortable on the road. All the Japanese bikes are good. Just pick one that you like. Some of the cruiser bikes are good too if the riding position is comfortable for you. Go sit on a few and decide. Long rides need a comfortable seating position without a Ninja crouch or a feet forward cruiser stretch. Buy what pleases your eye so you will be proud of it but do include the riding position in your choice. LDBennett

09-07-2005, 08:27 AM	#4
corpis66 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: central MS Posts: 259	Re: Buying a new motorcycle... a good friend of mine swears by his Buell, he said its great for road trips (jackson MS to memphis Tn) and the sport bikes might get ya in the straight, but when it comes to corners... hands down i've seen him take people and leave em behind... i'd also look at some triumphs...HTH __________________ "guns cause crime, like forks cause obiesity" "I'd rather be hunting with Cheny, than riding with Kennedy"

09-07-2005, 08:31 AM	#5
tireman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: northeast arkansas Posts: 307	Re: Buying a new motorcycle... i have a honda shadow ace deluxe--750 cc perfect size for me or my daughter and i---good gas mileage also---many extras available---about 6000.00

09-07-2005, 10:44 AM	#6
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,229	Re: Buying a new motorcycle... LDBennet, that was very good advice __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!

09-07-2005, 12:42 PM	#7
xxxxxxl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 547	Re: Buying a new motorcycle... Look at the Honda VTX. A nice little bike.

09-07-2005, 04:10 PM	#8
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,385	Re: Buying a new motorcycle... Mike, Check the seat position in relation to comfort with handlebar reach and foot rest position. If it doesn't fit your body and reach then it will be a horror to ride. If at first try it doesn't ask to find out if it can be adjusted to fit you. If not, move on to another choice. You want to enjoy riding, not endure the ride on a nonfitting machine. Any of the 400-850cc Imports will serve your purpose fine. Make sure when straddling the saddle of the bike both feet can rest Flatly on the ground. No tiptoeing. This gives you the best control possible of your bike in almost any condition. Good luck and happy motoring! __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God. Last edited by berto64; 09-07-2005 at 04:14 PM..

09-07-2005, 05:27 PM	#9
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Buying a new motorcycle... Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like i might need to spend a little more than i thought...... **** it..... mike gn