New Bike, New Rider

FT BSTRD · 07-20-2008, 08:27 PM

A buddy of mine just graduated MSF today. He's looking for his first bike. He'd like a standard or sport standard, and he's got about $3500-4000 to spend.

What would you guys recommend for him?

marko138 · 07-20-2008, 08:30 PM

Buell.

FT BSTRD · 07-20-2008, 08:49 PM

That would be the easy recommendation. I'm looking for other options I hadn't thought of.

marko138 · 07-20-2008, 08:51 PM

Hmmmm.....lleuB.

Dave · 07-20-2008, 08:57 PM

honda 599 hornet

Amber Lamps · 07-20-2008, 08:59 PM

Sv650

BobTheBiker · 07-20-2008, 09:08 PM

I would suggest an EX500, EX650R, older 600, or an SV650 S or naked model. sorry but I refuse to recommend buells. After riding the blast, my opinion is they SUCK NUTS.

marko138 · 07-20-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

I would suggest an EX500, EX650R, older 600, or an SV650 S or naked model. sorry but I refuse to recommend buells. After riding the blast, my opinion is they SUCK NUTS.

Good for you....base your opinion on the entire line on one bike.

dReWpY · 07-20-2008, 09:14 PM

my vote ex500 or a nice 1985 rebel....

No Worries · 07-20-2008, 09:18 PM

My friend's 19-year-old son just bought a 2000 VFR 800. Even though his friends have Gixxers and R6's, he couldn't be happier. He also took the MSF and is reading Total Control.

07-20-2008, 08:27 PM	#1
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	New Bike, New Rider A buddy of mine just graduated MSF today. He's looking for his first bike. He'd like a standard or sport standard, and he's got about $3500-4000 to spend. What would you guys recommend for him?

07-20-2008, 08:57 PM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	honda 599 hornet __________________ TWF Post whore #6

07-20-2008, 08:49 PM	#3
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	That would be the easy recommendation. I'm looking for other options I hadn't thought of.

07-20-2008, 08:59 PM	#6
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Sv650

07-20-2008, 09:08 PM	#7
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I would suggest an EX500, EX650R, older 600, or an SV650 S or naked model. sorry but I refuse to recommend buells. After riding the blast, my opinion is they SUCK NUTS.

07-20-2008, 09:18 PM	#10
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	My friend's 19-year-old son just bought a 2000 VFR 800. Even though his friends have Gixxers and R6's, he couldn't be happier. He also took the MSF and is reading Total Control.