First bike questions

[Alex6]

Does anyone know if its actually cheaper to buy in the winter months vs the summer. Or is it better to buy in the summer since there will likely be more people selling their bikes. :banghead:

IMO - cheaper to buy in the late fall/winter (isn't it a Winter by October in MN?) and pricier in the spring.

 

[lark]

IMO - cheaper to buy in the late fall/winter (isn't it a Winter by October in MN?) and pricier in the spring.

I bought my bike in November, yamaha was offering big discounts and cash rebates (for when you want a NEW bike)


Also, winter rolls around, christmas comes, people need money, they wanna sell extra stuff like that 250 they don't want to sit in the garage anymore. I'd buy now. I bought my Buell in February and got a really good deal off craigslist.

 

[latony007]

I bought my bike in November, yamaha was offering big discounts and cash rebates (for when you want a NEW bike)


Also, winter rolls around, christmas comes, people need money, they wanna sell extra stuff like that 250 they don't want to sit in the garage anymore. I'd buy now. I bought my Buell in February and got a really good deal off craigslist.

I seem to have bought 3 bikes now in dead of winter, but even though it gets a little cold not enough to stop most people from riding here so we really ride all year around for the most part. I did buy my Yamaha in July

And Go Wild look at the posts on this site. take a look at this vs. the one you were looking at, this is actually only 400 miles from you. You can also have it shipped. I am in shipping and we have carrier that picks them up in vans on "motorcycle" pallets and delivers them to residences.
Mint condition 2012 FZ6R raven
995 miles
$4,650 firm In Chicago IL suburbs
Clean and clear title In hand

 

[MNGreg]

I seem to have bought 3 bikes now in dead of winter, but even though it gets a little cold not enough to stop most people from riding here so we really ride all year around for the most part. I did buy my Yamaha in July

And Go Wild look at the posts on this site. take a look at this vs. the one you were looking at, this is actually only 400 miles from you. You can also have it shipped. I am in shipping and we have carrier that picks them up in vans on "motorcycle" pallets and delivers them to residences.
Mint condition 2012 FZ6R raven
995 miles
$4,650 firm In Chicago IL suburbs
Clean and clear title In hand

Tony, 3 bikes? What did I miss in my time away?? Watcha got? Welcome to the triple pony club. I love having three bikes, just the insurance, tabs and time based not mileage based maintenance is adding up a bit too much.

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[MistahT]

Just read all the posts. Being a bigger guy I'd say avoid 250cc starter bikes. They are too small for you. A cheap 500cc would be good since most have full size frames, GS500, Ninja 500, etc. At 250 pounds, FZ6R is going to be fairly controllable for you BUT still not as forgiving as a 500. Plus, if you make a mistake a go down, you want to damage a $500 500cc starter bike or your wonderful meticulously maintained FZ6R?

 

[latony007]

Tony, 3 bikes? What did I miss in my time away?? Watcha got? Welcome to the triple pony club. I love having three bikes, just the insurance, tabs and time based not mileage based maintenance is adding up a bit too much.

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LOL thanks, but i am going to sell one. I just dont have the room in may garage, i had to move the FZ6R into my patio until i can sell my cruiser. I was very happy with the cruiser its a great bike (c50) but then along came a spyder
i only used it for 2 up riding and its a little heavy at low speeds for a small guy. So for 2 up now i have this which handles 10 times better, is 5x faster and 10x safer.

 

[Rollo1886]

I concur...

I would definitely go with the FZ6R if you can get a steal on one. They are great bikes for the everyday commuter. I can tell you from experience that you won't outgrow it anytime soon.

 

[lark]

LOL thanks, but i am going to sell one. I just dont have the room in may garage

You should see our garage >_< I live with my fiancee and his brother... 2 car garage has: 1 nissan 240 shell, 2 engines and a tranny for said car (not one of which is inside the shell), racks of rando VW parts, seats, plastic pieces, failed parts etc. the alternative seat for my Buell that got totaled in April (haven't found anyone to buy it lol), 3 motorcycles, a mk4 jetta on stands, 1 maybe 2 sets of wheels and tires, 2 bicycles, a broken *** scooter, several coolers, some patio chairs, 2 garbage cans, an engine hoist, an air compressor, and a shelf of products, a tool chest.......... I had to climb over the jetta and engine hoist to get to the garage door to get my bike out last time.

Also, a jeep in the driveway that has no bumper or battery. not to mention my beetle that's broken down and the mk2 jetta that are both at the parents-in-law house. we have too many toys!

 

[750rider]

Thanks for the plug on my bike for sale

I seem to have bought 3 bikes now in dead of winter, but even though it gets a little cold not enough to stop most people from riding here so we really ride all year around for the most part. I did buy my Yamaha in July

And Go Wild look at the posts on this site. take a look at this vs. the one you were looking at, this is actually only 400 miles from you. You can also have it shipped. I am in shipping and we have carrier that picks them up in vans on "motorcycle" pallets and delivers them to residences.
Mint condition 2012 FZ6R raven
995 miles
$4,650 firm In Chicago IL suburbs
Clean and clear title In hand

 

[latony007]

You should see our garage >_< I live with my fiancee and his brother... 2 car garage has: 1 nissan 240 shell, 2 engines and a tranny for said car (not one of which is inside the shell), racks of rando VW parts, seats, plastic pieces, failed parts etc. the alternative seat for my Buell that got totaled in April (haven't found anyone to buy it lol), 3 motorcycles, a mk4 jetta on stands, 1 maybe 2 sets of wheels and tires, 2 bicycles, a broken *** scooter, several coolers, some patio chairs, 2 garbage cans, an engine hoist, an air compressor, and a shelf of products, a tool chest.......... I had to climb over the jetta and engine hoist to get to the garage door to get my bike out last time.

Also, a jeep in the driveway that has no bumper or battery. not to mention my beetle that's broken down and the mk2 jetta that are both at the parents-in-law house. we have too many toys!

That cracks me up, makes me feel better about mine and how fairly clean it is. But too small to fit My car, the can am spyder, the suzuki c50 and the yamaha FZ6R. I have the C50 up for sale, if anyone is interested in having a cruiser to take the wife around on this is an awesome one, i tried to move it into the patio but the bars would not fit through the door by an inch or two so i had to move the Yamaha into the patio, at least its semi enclosed and i have it covered.

Can you list other bikes for sale on this site? I loved having a cruiser for wife and kid or really long trips and the yamaha for by myself and the twisties.

 

[buzzbomb]

Thread hijacking = Bad. I'm not being the thread cop (though they should have been here by now). I'm just saying that out of simple respect for the person who starts the thread, don't hijack it with off topic posts.

This thread is not about what you've got in your garage, nor about posting bikes for sale. This thread is about GoWild asking what his first bike should be.

You can talk about nearly anything you want to on this forum. You just need your own thread.

 

[latony007]

My fault, so little activity lately. Think he got his answer though

 

[lark]

Sorry Buzz :-(

 

[GoWild]

I ended up getting a 2012 Vulvan 900 classic that I am going to add apes too. Insurance is only $110 a YEAR!!!

 

[latony007]

I ended up getting a 2012 Vulvan 900 classic that I am going to add apes too. Insurance is only $110 a YEAR!!!

Holy crap thats so far from where you started LOL. My insurance on the FZ6R is the same. Vulcan 900 is a good bike, might be a little heavy for first bike but you said you were a big guy. After you get 6 months or a year under your belt you will be back for an FZ6R
Congrats, enjoy and most of all be safe!

 

[buzzbomb]

I ended up getting a 2012 Vulvan 900 classic that I am going to add apes too. Insurance is only $110 a YEAR!!!

Wow! I didn't see that coming! I hope you love it. Congrats and be safe.

 

[anson650]

Hey Go Wild..
Thanks, and good luck.
Anson

 

[lark]

I ended up getting a 2012 Vulvan 900 classic that I am going to add apes too. Insurance is only $110 a YEAR!!!

congrats on your bike! and holy crap that's awesome insurance rate.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

congrats on your bike! and holy crap that's awesome insurance rate.

Probably liability only. If it's comprehensive and collision I'd be amazed. I have comprehensive and collision with decent coverages for $296/year with Rider insurance. I had progressive (still do for car and my Dodge ram). I paid $40/month for full coverage with same limits, but no uninsured or under insured which I have now,plus lower deductible. If you're in the area around PA or surrounding state Rider is great. They only cover a few states. Progressive is really good as well. Could have had liability only for well under $100/year.

 

[98Deathmage]

IMO - cheaper to buy in the late fall/winter (isn't it a Winter by October in MN?) and pricier in the spring.

Wait January, after the holidays and start looking at bikes at a dealer. Kinda play games with them where you want it but ... (insert excuse here). Continue this and they become despirate by Feb where their holiday debt catches up. By early-mid febuary, they would give you a huge discount. My dad played this game for his 2012 Camry. Got 7500 off and included the already discounts.