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| | I'm looking at buying my first bike, I've found a 2000 Yamaha v-star classic in town that I really like. The only problem is my budget can only allow for something in the 3,000 dollar range and this bike is below it but the milage is 13,000. This seems high to me for a motorcycle but I may be wrong. Any one else think this is too high a mileage for my fist bike? |
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| [size=1]re: I'm looking at buying my first bike, I've found a 2000 Yamaha v-star classic in town that I really like. The only problem is my budget can only allow for something in the 3,000 dollar range and this bike is below it but the milage is 13,000. This seems high to me for a motorcycle but I may be wrong. Any one else think this is too high a mileage for my fist bike? [/size]
First, it's difficult to find "anything" ultra-nice for $3,000. My bike is less than 14 mos. old and has almost 14,000 miles and is absolutely perfect+++ in every possible way. That V*1100 really has low miles for a 2000. If the owner has consistently changed the oil & filter (check it), including fairly recently, and has new (or very good) tires on it and it appears fairly clean, without seeing it, I have to say it sounds like a nice bike for the money. Be certain you know what you're buying. Good luck.
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| | Yea I'm currently doing all my research to make sure I know exactly what I'm buying, that's why I figured I'd ask the people that know the best. Oh and it's only a 650 not an 1100 |
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| Sorry about the error in thinking it was an 1100. Being a 650, just for you to get an idea of what else is out there, for fun check out ebay and type in Yamaha V Star 650. I believe you'll still find that this bike you found is really a great deal at that price.
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| | The more I look at the more I really like it. Another concern have is that it is air cooled. Until I get used to interstate riding my daily commute will be stop and go, do you think I'll experience any over heating problems? |
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| The V* 650 isn't know for overheating issues. I have yet to hear of that being an issue. Some of the larger displacement air cooled bikes have experienced problems due to them running too lean, set that way at the factory in order to meet federal emission standards. A lean bike runs naturally hotter than does one set up more correctly with its air/fuel mixture. Again, not a problem with the 650 under most conditions you'll experience. It's a great mid-size cruiser for general riding purposes.
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| Here's a link to the bike just for the record http://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/792324810.html
what do you guys think? |
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| After seeing the bike, it "appears" even more attractive than before. I still would inquire about past service records, including oil changes and new tires - should have them with that mileage. With this said, the mileage for this bike is very low and shouldn't even be an issue, providing it's been maintained since it was new. Again, mine is approaching 14,000 miles, purchased new just 14 months ago. This 650 is a nice looking bike at a price that is well below most that I've seen.
Whatever your decision, good luck.
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| | Thanks a bunch you've made purchasing my first bike relatively painless |
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| re: Thanks a bunch you've made purchasing my first bike relatively painless.
You're certainly welcome, but it was you that did your homework to give you the confidence to make the decision. Also, because of the price you're paying, there's not a lot of depreciation from the point forward that you'll see with that bike. The actual cost of ownership should be as inexpensive as just about anything you could ever find.
One suggestion: Spend the best $35 you'll ever spend in regars to your bike and go to: www.ridelikeapro.com and purchase their RIDE LIKE A PRO-5 DVD. Let them know you learned about them from this forum and they may discount your purchase down to $30. If not, it's still a true "investment" in yourself and your safety. Within a few short weeks, you can become a more proficient rider than many riders who have been on 2 wheels for 10 years, or more. I'll even make you a better deal.....if you don't agree with what I said about the value of that DVD, let me know and I'll buy it back from you for the same price you paid. : )
Good luck, enjoy and, as always, stay safe.
Morg - Key West |
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