Second bike suggestions? - Page 3

shmike · 07-13-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Shit. Even I forgot about the learning her to ride..

How about this, what's a good beginner bike I can teach her on, ride to work, and cart her around on if she decides its not for her?

I still like the Triumph Bonnie.

Yamaha Virago or V-Star (or similar from another brand).

Harley Sportster

GS500

CB750 (flame suit for the OMGurgonnadieitsover250cc! crowd)

Particle Man · 07-13-2009, 04:21 PM

Why not pick up a used Honda 599 or something? They're pretty comfortable and fairly peppy.

marko138 · 07-13-2009, 04:27 PM

If I had the cash and storage for a 2nd bike it'd be cruiser all day. Probly a 1200 Sportster.

fnfalman · 07-13-2009, 04:31 PM

SV650. End of story.

To all those who recommend BMW GS and KTM Adventures, which part of "cheap" do you not understand?

tached1000rr · 07-13-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Shit. Even I forgot about the learning her to ride..

How about this, what's a good beginner bike I can teach her on, ride to work, and cart her around on if she decides its not for her?

Ninja 500

karl_1052 · 07-13-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Ninja 500

This is the best fit for what you want.
It is a decent, inexpensive, reliable bike that has a low seat height, and is beginner friendly while still being able to entertain experienced riders.

Although the busa has a nice low seat, and according to the guys who stretch, chrome and lower theirs, they are fine beginner bikes, as long as you don't twist it too much. haha

Amber Lamps · 07-13-2009, 06:51 PM

Hey there's a red SV for sale...

Smittie61984 · 07-15-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Shit. Even I forgot about the learning her to ride..

How about this, what's a good beginner bike I can teach her on, ride to work, and cart her around on if she decides its not for her?

A Yamaha XJ600 (Seca II). You can pick them up cheap, they have decent power but not too much, their seats are super comfortable, 70mpg highways high 40s street, and overall a very good all around beginner bike

If not then a Honda 599, FZ6, or some other small cc standard.

Homeslice · 07-15-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

A Yamaha XJ600 (Seca II). You can pick them up cheap, they have decent power but not too much, their seats are super comfortable, 70mpg highways high 40s street, and overall a very good all around beginner bike

If not then a Honda 599, FZ6, or some other small cc standard.

Although the SV still shits on all of them

You can get an early SV for as little as $2K with light damage. This is because all the young bucks eschew them for "cooler" full-fairing bikes.

Cutty72 · 07-16-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

A Yamaha XJ600 (Seca II). You can pick them up cheap, they have decent power but not too much, their seats are super comfortable, 70mpg highways high 40s street, and overall a very good all around beginner bike

If not then a Honda 599, FZ6, or some other small cc standard.

I know where I could get a Seca cheap...

07-13-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Why not pick up a used Honda 599 or something? They're pretty comfortable and fairly peppy. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-13-2009, 04:31 PM	#4
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	SV650. End of story. To all those who recommend BMW GS and KTM Adventures, which part of "cheap" do you not understand? __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

07-13-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Hey there's a red SV for sale...