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Looking for cheap used cruiser in Ohio (scratches & dents welcome)
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March 24, 2010 at 4:28 am #3790cune7705Participant
I live in the Massillon/Canton, OH area and am looking for my first bike. To be upfront with everyone, I am trying to see what is out there and do not guarantee a purchase within the next few weeks.
Im trying to find a cruiser type bike around 500cc. I know that there are a lot of recommendations on this site for going with 250cc for a first bike, but I am a very big guy and would like to not look as though I have a motorcycle shoved up my @ss lol. Joking aside, Im am looking for something around the $1000 range. Like I mentioned before I do not care if the bike is beat to hell and back as long as it runs reliably (I work part-time at a body shop so any dents or scratches can be fixed).
I know that $1000 is not a lot of money for a motorcycle and I am not expecting something amazing. But, if you have an old beat up bike sitting around and like the sound of a few extra bucks in your pocket then this is for you.
Sorry, it is not my intention to use this forum as a classified ad but I have been very happy with everyone on this site and wanted to talk to you guys first. So, even if you do not have what I am looking for any recommendations or ideas would be very much appreciated. Thanks
March 24, 2010 at 4:53 am #25124cune7705ParticipantI do not mean to be arrogant about your 250 begginner bike recommendation. But I am looking for a nice mid-level bike that I can be happy with for atleast a few years without having to sell and buy another. Like I mentioned before I am a big guy and would also like to ride with a passenger at some point after I get a good deal of experience. I dont know if it matters much, but I am a college football player and pretty strong guy in general and might not have as much trouble with a little heavier bike than some. (I do not know if strength has anything to do with it, and probably made myself sound like an idiot with that last sentence but I am a newbie so go easy on me
March 24, 2010 at 11:36 am #25136CBBaronParticipantLook in all the local craigslists for possible bikes. A tool like craigs helper that consolidates multiple cities can help.
At $1000 for a mid level bike you are looking at an older bike that will probably need some work and definitely maintenance. If you are not going to do the work yourself, you won’t be saving much over a newer model.Craig
March 24, 2010 at 11:35 pm #25153owlieParticipantA lot of people worry about whether a 250 would be underpowered for them…. Even the ones who don’t count themselves as “big guys”.
There are several cruisers in the 500-650 range that you could take a look at. Vulcan 500, S40 (which is a 650), V-Star 650… Generally these are considered to be at the top end of beginner range. I have an S40. Other than the MSF, it is the only bike I have ever ridden. For me, the learning curve was in applying the throttle (okay, so clutch and throttle). I would have had the same problems on any bike, but the S40 was light enough to be forgiving, but strong enough to make me glad that I don’t have heart problems.
Strength really doesn’t play into the game any more than it does anything else you do.
As for buying and selling– if you buy a used 250, common wisdom is that it will retain its value fairly well for resale if you only hold onto it for a year or two.
Good luck!
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