Author Topic: Yeah! Big sis got her MC license and needs a bike... (Read 2316 times)

DJ_AX · « **on:** June 09, 2012, 09:22:41 AM »

Yeah! Big sis got her MC license and needs a bike and she asked for my help in shopping for it!

Her budget is $2,000 to $2,500-ish.

I feel I can ONLY recommend an SOHC4... like a 550. Am I wrong?

jamesb · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2012, 10:22:22 AM »

what about a newer honda like a hawk, rebel, shadow, something that's a Little smaller if she is a new rider or even a 350four

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2012, 10:38:20 AM »

A 550 would be good, but a Honda 250 might be better.

How much experience does she have and is she of average size?

Here's a rebel in her price range, she may not like the style but go look at it and let her sit on it and see it it fits.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/3044528873.html

DJ_AX · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:13:04 AM »

Thanks for the suggestions... will consider for sure.

She is fit and I don't think picking it up will be a problem.
Now... if she can learn to change the oil and truly enjoy it...

dave500 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2012, 02:04:58 AM »

my older sister moved state years ago when we were teenagers,i only found out a couple of years ago she bought an rd400 new!!

faux fiddy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2012, 02:29:05 AM »

Quote from: dave500 on June 10, 2012, 02:04:58 AM

my older sister moved state years ago when we were teenagers,i only found out a couple of years ago she bought an rd400 new!!

Nice bike and with porting you can blow away an unsuspecting 750.

At least that's what the magazine cover said.

Don R · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2012, 10:49:34 AM »

My wife is inseam challenged, she just tried a 250 rebel and can flat foot it. Been talking about it ever since. After our daughters wedding is paid for I expect her to get one.

TwoTired · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2012, 10:59:32 AM »

Quote from: Don R on June 11, 2012, 10:49:34 AM

My wife is inseam challenged, she just tried a 250 rebel and can flat foot it.

This is a very good consideration, imo. Particularly good for a new rider to be able to flat foot it rather than tip toe. Remember your legs need be longer when on an incline and stopped, to keep the bike upright.

Any SOHC4 she gets is going to be 30 years old or more, and will need work, even if only routine maintenance/restoration. Who's going to do that? Will she be riding alone?

Is she willing to do ANY work on the bike herself? Or, is she going to be the operator only?

If you will be doing all the work on the bike, then get one you are familiar/comfortable with that fits her properly.

Cheers,

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:23:40 PM »

yeah, there lot's of cool twins and singles that are much simpler mechanically than a sohc4. ...smaller, lighter, easier to maintain...

DJ_AX · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2012, 05:36:07 AM »

Yesterday my bro and dad took her to look at a 95 Honda Magna 750...

Yes ... she agrees... Too big and way too heavy for her!

Kudos to her for saying NO whilst being heavily badgered about what a great deal it is that shouldn't be passed up! (those guys.. wtf?

)

After a bit of research ... imho .. it really wasn't that great of a deal.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2012, 05:40:08 AM »

... of course .. thinking back now, it's no surprise. Anytime they've bought bikes for themselves.. it always had to be the fastest one available! ... Bro has two Ducatis and Dad has V-Max.
(Pops had a CB750 in '73

)

fmctm1sw · « **Reply #11 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:35:07 PM »

I agree with an old Rebel. They're all over the place and easy to work on. I know a woman who rode a 250 Rebel around a few years and just bought a 650 Shadow.

Old School Honda · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2012, 02:00:27 PM »

Might consider a CM400 or 450. My wife bought one a couple of years ago. It has a little more oomph for riding the interstates & more of the UJM style of seating. The best part is you can find an automatic version of them as well.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2012, 04:59:58 PM »

... it fits ...

Stev-o · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:15:36 PM »

She looks good on that 550! Is that yours?

DJ_AX · « **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:31:47 PM »

yep
and she loved it ...
Now I gotta loan it to her until I can find her one and make it right

Stev-o · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:40:23 PM »

Ooh, you better find one quick!

Stev-o · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:42:47 PM »

Here's one, looks pretty good but needs a little work. Price seems fair...

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/3042158414.html

DJ_AX · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:53:35 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on June 18, 2012, 05:42:47 PM

Here's one, looks pretty good but needs a little work. Price seems fair...

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/3042158414.html

ahh yes .. I've already had my eye on that one ..
and these too ..
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/3060888447.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/3055712884.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/3034914791.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/3013667163.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/3073223187.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/3074324200.html

Looks like a lot of ok deals around .. now to find the best!

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:04:27 PM »

damn, I gotta start checking Detroit Craigslist

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:29:05 PM »

Detroit is CB550 heaven!

dave the welder · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2012, 07:19:48 PM »

dj is she doing the godzilla ride this year?

?

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2012, 07:21:34 PM »

So.....you find one yet?

DJ_AX · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2012, 10:09:12 AM »

Quote from: dave the welder on June 24, 2012, 07:19:48 PM

dj is she doing the godzilla ride this year??

Hadn't even thought of that... I'll see if she's interested.
..
Found a bunch (see list above + a few more) Haven't picked any up yet... but soon.
Lots of great deals out there... none a "killer deal" so... no rush.

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Author Topic: Yeah! Big sis got her MC license and needs a bike... (Read 2316 times)