My B-I-L (that's brother in law) is going with me next week some time to look at motorbikes!

Also, we are both actively looking around Craigslist for these types as well -- anything within a 3hr drive is acceptable.
The prospects are:
Suzuki GZ250
Honda Rebel 250
Yamaha Virago 250
My budget is between 1500-2500, so clearly, that means it'll be a used bike and taken care of. But if there are a few things that will need fixing, thank God my sister married a mechanic prodigy, as I know that he'd help out in that area.
I'm signing myself up for the class in 2 weeks, and I've decided that even though I don't have the money, what the hay. That's why I've got my credit card, right?