Letting the 500 go...

[the chi]

Before I can reasonably offer any advice or assistance, I first need to ask you this:

Did you ever actually ride the 500 before selling it? More than around the block or so?

Not trying to get your back up, I ask only because last year when you bought it you yourself stated you were selling it after only a few months because you never rode it, never had time, and didnt foresee having that time and being able to anytime in the near future...and since we havent heard much from you till recently I wasnt sure what you had been up to lately as far as learning to ride and such and before I would offer any tips or help its usually much more helpful to know skill levels and ability.

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Rae

...before I would offer any tips or help its usually much more helpful to know skill levels and ability.

Very good points, Rae. Very hard to offer solid advice without knowing the full background.

[1hottbikechic]

Thanks for checking in Rae and Nee... I actually put about 500-1000 miles on the bike myself... mainly beach trips but for me that is some good riding. It was mainly trip rides, not alot of in town, unless it was pretty day and I had to get to school or something. Only downed the bike once and that was in the first two weeks of owning it on a low speed turn. I felt pretty confident on the bike to the point I was starting to get bored. Thats when the boyfriend (who taught me how to ride) said maybe consider upgrading, nothing much bigger but a used 600.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by 1hottbikechic

Thanks for checking in Rae and Nee... I actually put about 500-1000 miles on the bike myself... mainly beach trips but for me that is some good riding. It was mainly trip rides, not alot of in town, unless it was pretty day and I had to get to school or something. Only downed the bike once and that was in the first two weeks of owning it on a low speed turn. I felt pretty confident on the bike to the point I was starting to get bored. Thats when the boyfriend (who taught me how to ride) said maybe consider upgrading, nothing much bigger but a used 600.

What kinda riding you planning on doing?

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by 1hottbikechic

Thats when the boyfriend (who taught me how to ride) said maybe consider upgrading, nothing much bigger but a used 600.

Well with only 500-1000 miles on it, I think he was wayyy premature in making that suggestion, but since it's already sold, not much ya can do about it now.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by neebelung

Well with only 500-1000 miles on it, I think he was wayyy premature in making that suggestion, but since it's already sold, not much ya can do about it now.

I endorse this statement 100%...as for new bike...perhaps a gixxer would be a good choice...but im biased like that!!

[Rider]

Originally Posted by 1hottbikechic

Thanks for checking in Rae and Nee... I actually put about 500-1000 miles on the bike myself... mainly beach trips but for me that is some good riding. It was mainly trip rides, not alot of in town, unless it was pretty day and I had to get to school or something. Only downed the bike once and that was in the first two weeks of owning it on a low speed turn. I felt pretty confident on the bike to the point I was starting to get bored. Thats when the boyfriend (who taught me how to ride) said maybe consider upgrading, nothing much bigger but a used 600.

Wow, I think you're ready for a Busa now...

[NONE_too_SOFT]

we gonna get into another one of these discussions? doesnt seem like she plans on doing much more than cruising on it, so whats the deal? She'll get a 600, cruise around on it for a bit, get used to it, and either 1 of 2 things will happen. She'll never ride again after she drops it or lowsides doing something silly, or she'll love it and get more serious about riding.

Either way is better than her keeping a perfectly good 500 in the garage thats not being used, when it could be put to good use in somebody elses stable.

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

we gonna get into another one of these discussions?

What, are we supposed to lie and say "Oh that's a great idea!!! You're right, if you're bored, go ahead and get something bigger, even though you've got limited experience on the bike you had.... you'll be just fine."

She posted a question, and we're giving honest feedback... where's the crime in that?

[NONE_too_SOFT]

Originally Posted by neebelung

What, are we supposed to lie and say "Oh that's a great idea!!! You're right, if you're bored, go ahead and get something bigger, even though you've got limited experience on the bike you had.... you'll be just fine."

She posted a question, and we're giving honest feedback... where's the crime in that?

chill nee, she asked for suggestions on buying a bike, not on which type of bike to buy. she's been around the block enough times to know how we roll here. Plus shes not going to buy another 500 anyways.

go search for OTB's used bike buying guide, lots of good info there 1hbc.