okay im brand new to ride, should i buy a new honda rebel for 3000 or a 15 year old one for 1500? whats a good starter bike under 3000? if i buy it from an individual where can i take it to get it looked at? will they charge me for it?
2007-01-26 12:25:04 · 8 answers · asked by Jack 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
You shouldn't go for something 15 years old, and though $3k isn't much (man, those Rebels are so easy to get!) you should be able to EASILY find a used one that's only a few years old for the $1500 you were thinking about.
Try craigslist, and when you look at it ask the owner to start it when COLD. A warmed-up engine can hide a lot of problems.
Also look for any cracks around the head tube/steering. They would show up as wrinkled or cracked paint, and that's a no-go. The chain is a good indicator of a well-maintained bike, and if it is dry (especially if there is any rust on it) keep looking. If the owner can't do the simplest maintenance, then the rest of the bike has been neglected.
Good luck with your hunt, wear all the gear, take an MSF course, and enjoy yourself!
2007-01-27 04:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally I go with the Harley. Rule of thumb is you never sell your Harley, but reality is we can't all have a garage full of them and frankly they don't run like a dream forever. With that said yes a harley costs more off the floor then other brands but the resale price and demand are much higher then other brands. There is also the attitude that riding a harley brings. Imagine how people look when 10 Yamaha's ride down main street, now imagine the looks when 10 Harley's rumble down main street. If reliability and comfort are your main goal, don't buy a Harley. My 00 sportster had two rebuilds by 06. My new Dyna has had a few factory issues but Harley is great about getting it taken care of. The 00 heritage has 90K miles with minor repair needing. So ya the Harley can do it but it is a rare story not a common story. Still reliable but not forever. Have you noticed how many other brands take on the look of the sport touring Harley's? That says a lot, they all wanna be a Harley when they grow up. Me I ride an 07 Dyna (Harley), as a small female rider I get a ton of double takes and would on any bike, but you don't hear oh man that hottie rides a bike, you hear that hottie rides her own Harley :-)
2016-05-24 03:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by Phyllis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rebel would be an excellent starter bike and probably the easiest 1 on gas compared to the big v-twins. it would probably feel like u were straining it on freeways or interstates, and might be a bit underpowered for riding 2-up. indi shops would probably charge alot less for their time to go over the bike than a dealer would. i started with a 750cc yamaha.
i suggest u go thru the msf course also. a 15 yr old bike might need a little bit of work if the seller was spotty on the maintainence...so check the maint. records. always consider ur self completely invisible and never trust any cager to do the right thing.
2007-01-26 12:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are brand new to motorcycle riding make sure you understand counter-steering. When the bike is moving above around 25 mph you have to turn the bars in the opposite direction that you want to turn. Too many people hop on a bike for the first time and try to steer in the direction they want to go, only to run right off the road. -- Be safe.
2007-01-26 12:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ed G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok, first off, you have the honda rebel part right, they are best starter bike there is, and, i, personaly, would go with the 15 year old bike, they are so much easyer to fix and cheaper on parts, the newer you get, the more ordering is involved for parts and they are usually more expensive, i would go with the 15 year old rebel, its your best bet as a new rider and will enjoy it! good luck man!
2007-01-26 12:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're on the right track. Don't listen to the boy that lost his balls in the pickup wreck.
If the older Rebel is in good shape, get it. Its a great bike to learn on , but you will, eventually, want more motorcycle than that. With the older bike, you won't lose much.
2007-01-26 16:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's in real good shape, go with the older one. There will not be a big difference in parts cost between the two. Any place that can do an official safety inspection would probably look at it for you, if you don't already have a mechanic. They will probably charge the hourly rate.
2007-01-26 12:44:28 · answer #7 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK here we go !!!...1st...If you are that thrilled with a bike..get a big one 1000cc or better. 2nd...write a will. I joke you NOT..I rode bikes since 18 yrs old and had it all. Then at 42 thought all was good until I tangled with a PU truck. 1.5 yrs later THANK GOD !! I am still alive. HEY...Buy a sports car....trust me...
2007-01-26 12:33:48 · answer #8 · answered by bjfare 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋