Help {first bike advice} - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Talisa · 02-24-2008, 12:55 PM

Well I've always loved motorcycles but just recently I have enough money to buy one. Im looking for a used bike. I was looking at craigs list and found a 1986 suzuki intruder 750 and wanted to know if that is too old or a good bike to buy. ALso a 2002 Suzuki 650 Savage wqith 17,500 miles for $1,750.00 is this too many miles and what should I be looking for? Thank you

frostbitevinnie · 02-24-2008, 01:41 PM

In general it would be a great starter bike but since we know zero about you it really does not help to make a recommendation.

Fill out your profile please and tell us more about yourself.

amvince · 02-24-2008, 01:46 PM

17500 is not too many miles especially if the bike is in good shape. If in doubt take it to a mechanic and spend a few bucks to have someone check it out. I don't think they would charge more than a hours labor to look at it if that.

baltimorebayside · 02-24-2008, 01:46 PM

I know of a 92 - 750 Nighthawk for sale.....nice running bike for a fare price..

Make me an offer!!!

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-500-00-a.html

dan

Talisa · 02-24-2008, 01:48 PM

Well Im 24 yrs. old I took the mtii class 2 years ago which i passed and never had the chance to drive another bike till last friday which I took the kick start class so I could refresh myself. I weigh 155 and Im 5"1.

I want to be able to take the bike out anywhere from A1A, 95, and anywhere I please. My bf just a got Kawasaki Ninja 500 so I want to able to keep up with him. Is that enough info.?

frostbitevinnie · 02-24-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Talisa

Well Im 24 yrs. old I took the mtii class 2 years ago which i passed and never had the chance to drive another bike till last friday which I took the kick start class so I could refresh myself. I weigh 155 and Im 5"1.

I want to be able to take the bike out anywhere from A1A, 95, and anywhere I please. My bf just a got Kawasaki Ninja 500 so I want to able to keep up with him. Is that enough info.?

That helps. Either bike would be great starters. I think the savage would have the lower seat height which would help since your are only 5'1". As far as keeping up with you bf that depends on how fast he likes to ride. I am sure that others will chime in pretty soon that know more about these bikes.

**Clint** · 02-24-2008, 02:41 PM

Welcome, Talisa. Please do fill out your profile.

I'd avoid any bike as old as a 1986. Even if it has low miles, rust, rubber degradation, and other decay may make it unreliable at best and a dangerous money pit at worst.

Are you set on a cruiser? A standard or light sportbike like your friend's is also a good learning bike. Just don't needlessly limit your options.

Talisa · 02-24-2008, 02:49 PM

Thank you. Im not limiting my options though because i dont mind it not being a standard or a sport. It just has to fit comfortably. BTW Im located in Ft. Lauderdale,Fl so if anyone knows of someone selling a standard, cruiser or a sport let me know.

robertc729 · 02-24-2008, 04:07 PM

Talisa · 02-24-2008, 08:15 PM

Thank you everyone. It's been very helpful. I will be seeing a few bikes this week and the next hopefully someone will show.

frostbitevinnie · 02-24-2008, 08:45 PM

The only shopping I like to do, bike shopping pure heaven!!

eb77k · 02-26-2008, 01:37 PM

Good for you. Riding is alot of fun. The Intruder will be a much more capable mount for freeway work. The Savage is a big single cylinder it will be more uncomfortable at higher (freeway) speeds.

I've found Suzuki Intruders to be very reliable and if it's in good condition (go ahead and bring it to a mechanic if your boyfriend is inexperienced) don't automatically eliminate it from consideration.

The treatment of the machine has much more to do with it's condition than just age. All motorcycles sit unused a much greater percentage of their life than cars do. A '92 machine can easilly be in much worse condition than an '86.

jerth6932 · 02-26-2008, 05:38 PM

TFee3 · 02-26-2008, 07:25 PM

Talisa, not sure you want to go that much money, but MSRP on a new C50T Suzuki is $8,999, and I think they sell them for less than that. It's basically just an Intruder with a smaller engine. Mine is a C90T, which IS the Intruder by a new name in '07.

ORBrit · 02-27-2008, 12:42 PM

Actually the Intruder Volusia 800 is the C50. C90 is the Intruder LC 1500
The Intruder 800 is now the S50
The Intruder 1400 is now the S83

oyrider · 03-05-2008, 12:07 AM

Okay, its been a week now, what have you seen? What did you like? Have you gone to a dealership to test sit some bikes, just to see what fits?

02-24-2008, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Talisa Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	Help {first bike advice} Well I've always loved motorcycles but just recently I have enough money to buy one. Im looking for a used bike. I was looking at craigs list and found a 1986 suzuki intruder 750 and wanted to know if that is too old or a good bike to buy. ALso a 2002 Suzuki 650 Savage wqith 17,500 miles for $1,750.00 is this too many miles and what should I be looking for? Thank you Last edited by Talisa; 02-24-2008 at 01:43 PM.

02-24-2008, 01:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,429	In general it would be a great starter bike but since we know zero about you it really does not help to make a recommendation. Fill out your profile please and tell us more about yourself. __________________ "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather, because it's easier to harass rich women than Bikers..." ---Unknown

02-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
amvince Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,599	17500 is not too many miles especially if the bike is in good shape. If in doubt take it to a mechanic and spend a few bucks to have someone check it out. I don't think they would charge more than a hours labor to look at it if that. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

02-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
baltimorebayside Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: New owner of a 2008 C50T Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 316	I know of a 92 - 750 Nighthawk for sale.....nice running bike for a fare price.. Make me an offer!!! http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-500-00-a.html dan Attached Thumbnails Last edited by baltimorebayside; 02-24-2008 at 01:49 PM.

02-24-2008, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Talisa Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	a little bit about me Well Im 24 yrs. old I took the mtii class 2 years ago which i passed and never had the chance to drive another bike till last friday which I took the kick start class so I could refresh myself. I weigh 155 and Im 5"1. I want to be able to take the bike out anywhere from A1A, 95, and anywhere I please. My bf just a got Kawasaki Ninja 500 so I want to able to keep up with him. Is that enough info.?

02-24-2008, 02:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Talisa Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	Thank you. Im not limiting my options though because i dont mind it not being a standard or a sport. It just has to fit comfortably. BTW Im located in Ft. Lauderdale,Fl so if anyone knows of someone selling a standard, cruiser or a sport let me know.

02-24-2008, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,975

02-24-2008, 08:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Talisa Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	Thank you everyone. It's been very helpful. I will be seeing a few bikes this week and the next hopefully someone will show.

02-24-2008, 08:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,429	The only shopping I like to do, bike shopping pure heaven!! __________________ "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather, because it's easier to harass rich women than Bikers..." ---Unknown

02-26-2008, 01:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
eb77k Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: I'm lucky, I've got alot Location: minnesota Posts: 329	Good for you. Riding is alot of fun. The Intruder will be a much more capable mount for freeway work. The Savage is a big single cylinder it will be more uncomfortable at higher (freeway) speeds. I've found Suzuki Intruders to be very reliable and if it's in good condition (go ahead and bring it to a mechanic if your boyfriend is inexperienced) don't automatically eliminate it from consideration. The treatment of the machine has much more to do with it's condition than just age. All motorcycles sit unused a much greater percentage of their life than cars do. A '92 machine can easilly be in much worse condition than an '86. __________________ MOTO GUZZI loud valves save lives

02-26-2008, 05:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
jerth6932 In Training Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 08' M50 Black Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 144

02-26-2008, 07:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
TFee3 Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T Location: Gravois Mills MO Posts: 191	Talisa, not sure you want to go that much money, but MSRP on a new C50T Suzuki is $8,999, and I think they sell them for less than that. It's basically just an Intruder with a smaller engine. Mine is a C90T, which IS the Intruder by a new name in '07.

02-27-2008, 12:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
ORBrit U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,078	Actually the Intruder Volusia 800 is the C50. C90 is the Intruder LC 1500 The Intruder 800 is now the S50 The Intruder 1400 is now the S83 __________________ Ranked best in the nation by NHTSA for Motorcycle Safety Course best practices. Last edited by ORBrit; 02-27-2008 at 12:47 PM.

03-05-2008, 12:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
oyrider In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 06 M50, 06 Ducati ST3s, 07 Honda cbr600rr Location: SoCal Posts: 123	Okay, its been a week now, what have you seen? What did you like? Have you gone to a dealership to test sit some bikes, just to see what fits?

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