Need your input/advice on bike choice

SV650 wins out, but anything against the GS500/Ninja500.

I will make some calls/emails about a few SV650 i have found. hope it works out

The only real downside to those 500s is that they're pretty old tech all around. The SV is generally more modern, and it benefits from it, for sure.

I had a SV650S and a Vstar 1100 and had more fun on the 650...

Have a 1982 Honda cb650 custom I'm rebuilding now, thought about finishing it off ala cafe racer, but most likely I'll leave it stock looking.

Buy my roommate's Blast. Do it now.

All glory to the Hypnotoad!

Cant find me a SV650 under $2000

Lots of secas and ninja 500 as well as the fzr and cbr 600.

Ugh...

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/1641572862.html

EvanB wrote: http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/1641572862.html

emailed him last week. sold

CarKid1989 wrote: Cant find me a SV650 under $2000 Lots of secas and ninja 500 as well as the fzr and cbr 600. Ugh...

http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcy/1653231728.html

http://savannah.craigslist.org/mcy/1667301029.html

http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/mcy/1667319041.html

http://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/1664452770.html

thank you thank you. i guess ill be taking a long trip to get my next bike...

Have you considered a canatuna, err.. katana?

A couple of friends have had them, not bad bikes and you can definitely find them in your price range.

Personally, I'd suggest a big dual sport: XLR 650, DR 650, maybe KLR 650.

These are all old tech, but the relatively high low-end torque makes them fun on the street. And you don't have to worry about wiping out at 100+ because you'd barely be able to hold on at those speeds, if you could get there.

I had a MZ 660 as my second motorcycle after a ninja 250 and it I LOVED IT.

CarKid1989 wrote: thank you thank you. i guess ill be taking a long trip to get my next bike...

the fact they're so tough to find should confirm their desirability. I'll keep checking for you.

im tryin to stay as close to home as possible so keep tht in mind. Cleveland (44143)

yeah these bikes must be hot haha.

saw one after class today--that didnt help any

If you are ever near Columbus you can ride mine, that would really make up your mind.

what are you up to this friday EvenB, i might be down there

Not sure yet, PM me toward the end of the week if you are coming down.

is the suzuki bandit 600 the precursor to the SV650?

i found a few of em cheap. might be looking at one this weekend if possible.

they seem to get good reviews and all

Bandit is basically a Katana without the fairings and an upright riding position. It's powered by an inline four. Not mechanically related to an SV650, but they do both have the same idea of a sporty do-anything bike without too much bodywork.

bandits any good? mor upright then the sv650?

Yes. Know what a Hooligan bike is? Take a sport bike, strip the plastic off and put on dirt bike bars. That's pretty much a Bandit. You can't go wrong.

Dan

Yes or no? I plan on checkin it out tomorrow? Comparible to???

Get it or no?

OR

Or this?

Im thinking a 600cc will be best for a guy my size and weight. i just dont wanna grow out of a bike too quick

Out of those I would go for the Bandit.

You really want a SV though

EvanB wrote: You really want a SV though

I REALLY want an SV. none showed up yet. emailed one guy...waiting for a reply

I may have said it before in this thread but I absolutely loved my VFR700, I may have to get another one someday.

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1671843706.html

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/1701707532.html

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/1703090175.html

http://jxn.craigslist.org/mcy/1700026866.html

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/1669617840.html

Both the Bandit and the GS are decent deals, but only one of them spins to 14k. If that thing were within ride-home distance of Maine I'd go get it myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj5wzkU2Rpg

might be buying a 1996 Katana600 this weekend. 2700 miles. one owner. darn near mint condition.

if that falls through there is a 1998 Gs500e im looking at.

first one is 2 g the second 1.5 g