Acate65

if im looking to get a bike that ill wanna keep for 2-4 years what type of mileage do i wanna look at.

http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1616945528.html

Mikey

Hey thats one of the ones I sent you... I think it's a decent price, you may get him to drop off a little since he's been trying to sell for a bit now. Just give it a good looksy and take your buddy who rides also to listen to it and get a feel on how well it was maintained.

r1bran

Linker has that same bike thats in that ad and he has I think 30,000. I know Bailey has an 06 Gixxer 600 that has 30,000. Mileage isnt too relevant. Maintenance records are helpful and try to buy from someone that takes meticulous care of their machines. You will put on 3,000 minimum this summer if you go on rides with us...... I did 4,000

Linker33

Yeah, I got mine with 5k miles @ 2 years ago and now it has 25k. Haven't had any issues with it so far. <knocks on wood>
GSXR's and I assume most bikes will go to 50-60K, and even much further if properly maintained.

Mikey

Damnit I need to ride more...I got mine with 7800 and it only has 22k on it 2 1/2 years later. But on my behalf the first year I had no one to ride with as I was still getting comfortable on her. Hell I think I put 5-6k on her last year with just BRN rides.

shaner

I'll sell you an R6 for 3k.

Acate65

whats a good price for that Yellow Gixxer. he says firm at 3300, but my brother and i came up with $3000

Back Of The Pack

WTF!! going back to garage racing?

Acate65

i wanna stay away from yamahas. dont like the body style as much

Back Of The Pack

How DARE you!!!
What are you looking for? Honda, Kawi,Suzi,Buell? Sorry I couldn't help myself with the Buell thing. Let me know what you want I am king of CL.

Mikey

I'm sorry sir but I already gave him like 4 links to CL ads so I am the king of CL But you can be my court jester

Idaho Wolverine

Look at the back of that bike. The shock must be screwd up, because it is sitting too low.

Back Of The Pack

I do believe that I am the one who has bought three running bikes off of CL all for less than 1000 and I found another tonight 2002 GSXR 600 for $1000. Whos the jester now? OH BURN!!

Acate65

something wrong with the yellow gxsr? i like ninja, kawi, and suzuki. 3000-4000 is a good price for me. i dont want older bikes.

Acate65

600cc

Back Of The Pack

Older bike, what would you consider older? pre 02?

Mikey

Hmm Good eyes, But it may just be the angle he took the shot from, but it's definetly something to check on.

On a side note if you want one for cheap this ad just popped up again. I've been seeing it for the last few weeks.http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1629275376.html

And before you discount it as an ubsurd idea, is this going to be your first bike you've ever ridden?? Because it is wise to keep your first bike as cheap as you possibly can as most new riders will make some mistakes their first year. And it's not as hard on your pocket book if you make that mistake on a cheaper bike that your not to worried about than a super nice and clean bike that you'll beat yourself up for.

An example of what I mean is I helped a friend get a bike last year. 99 gsxr former track bike. Not bad had decent paint and ran phenominal. He rode it for two months, then he thought he had plenty of experiance and upgraded to a 08 GSXR 750. A week later he was washing it to go to bike night in his driveway (which sloped down to the road) while drying it off he bumped the tail with his hip and because it wasn't in gear it rolled off the kickstand and he watched his 8k dollar bike slide down the driveway on its side. Dumb mistake yes, but it wouldn't have effected him as much or hurt his pocketbook as much if it was that old track bike and not a brand new machine that needed new side plastics. But thats just my

Mikey

yeah but where does he have to go to get it, Missouri?? J/k I believe he said he wanted to spend 3-4k so thats how I narrowed my search.

Acate65

it is my first bike ive ever riddin, but im a fast learner. and i heard you grow out of 250s fast. we have considered the cheaper bike so that if something happens it wont be a cry myself to sleep moment. that yellow and black 2001 GSXR 600 may be a good choice.

Mikey

You know I think it's time for bed...I looked at that YZF and thought it was an old YZF600R...NOT I think that bike might be a touch much for a first bike as I realized it was a 1k. I don't wanna see you wadded up in a corner somewhere, and that bike could really kick an inexperianced riders azz if their not careful.

Back Of The Pack

maybe.........

Acate65

lol ya i was wondering about that..

Mikey

Good plan. I'd go check out that GSXR. Just make sure and take a big wad of 100's or even fiddy's as that big azz wad of cold hard cash can really motivate people to reconsider their asking price.

Back Of The Pack

He did say that he wanted to spend 3-4k but how happy would he be if he picked up a nice bike for only 2.

Mikey

Acate65

should i take a looksy at it -> http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1616945528.html

Back Of The Pack

Couldn't hurt. I'm thinkin it might be lowered.

Acate65

if you guys see any new craigslist posts, in the next week or two, that pop up, dont be afraid to send them here

thanks

R1DON

yes but i would take someone that knows bikes with you to check it out and see what kind of fixes you have to do. bad fork seals, tires, other fixes will affect how much the bike is worth.

Acate65

i got my brother(aka skorch) (aka the banished one) hes had a few different bikes overr the past 6 years.

R1DON

as long as he knows the little things to look for, bent fairing stays, hidden damages, etc. dont overlook any little detail and nit pick the hell out of any bike you look at to devalue it to the price you want to pay

R1DON

he wont be banished for long if you have him do what i stated on your other thread

Acate65

ill have him try it

Acate65

hey anyone going to cwi, maple grove campus?

im gonna call the guy with the yellow and black gixxer 2moro. not sure when ill be able to see it, whoever can and wants to help me out let me know your schedule.

R1DON

i can help you depending on what time, i am working down at BSU till 3:30

Acate65

eh i work from 4-9 friday-monday this week.

R1DON

want to go check it out on saturday?

Acate65

it will have to be before 3 for me. when are you free. ill see what works for the seller.

R1DON

im open all day Saturday, dont work weekends

e11charlie

Hey Acate I believe in this one. If I hadnt of had bliz with me I probably would have bought a junker that was really expensive to fix. I would take Don with you if he is offering. I dont know your brother or the extent of his knowledge.