Brand Matter or just Preference?

[e30addict]

Edit - ^ Yeap, that one.

I meant the Kawi. Mine gets confused for a CBR all the time. It's actually kind of funny.

[jcrawford]

yea I was debating the Kawi...

[bstnsboy]

This one comes pre scratched. http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/2670726293.html

[R7]

It also has to be a bike I personally "like" the look of. With that said I am not really liking the SV on the forum here, I think it's probably more the naked look than anything. I know I know the fairings just add cost to the bike and are expensive when damaged but I just like the look (I don't like the look of all SS bikes either).

So while it's not all about my "image" with the bike, or what people think of the bike, it has to be something "I" like so the looks do matter to me.

See, you know what you want! Go buy the bike that YOU want and like the looks of and don't listen to the clowns posting in this thread. If the same clowns keep telling you otherwise, tell them to fuck off

[Pittenger5]

Dealerships = the debil.

[OreoGaborio]

See, you know what you want! Go buy the bike that YOU want and like the looks of and don't listen to the clowns posting in this thread. If the same clowns keep telling you otherwise, tell them to fuck off

YEAH! WHAT HE SAID!

We suck for trying to help you not get raped by a dealership!

Seriously, I really don't care WHAT he buys, I just hate seeng new riders who don't know any better get completely bent over by a dealership just because they don't know any better. There are PLENTY of good deals out there if you look around. There's absolutely no reason to rush out to a dealership at this time of year.

[ThisBitch]

[Kurlon]

Yes I race a slow bike and make kids on their RR's cry at trackdays.

Stop sitting on them.

[jcrawford]

This one comes pre scratched. http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/2670726293.html

I just made the call on that bike, sounds like it could be a good deal. According to the owner it went down lightly and the scratches are not really noticeable.

I am going to touch base with him on Friday and maybe go see the bike this weekend. That is if he still has it by then, that's a reasonable price IMO.

[Eddie]

So what happened to that 2011 600rr you bought this summer? To answer your question, the Japanese bikes are pretty much on par with one another, so brand is a cheer matter of preference.

[Doc]

Stop sitting on them.

[hondarider102]

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This one comes pre scratched. http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/2670726293.html

I just made the call on that bike, sounds like it could be a good deal. According to the owner it went down lightly and the scratches are not really noticeable.

I am going to touch base with him on Friday and maybe go see the bike this weekend. That is if he still has it by then, that's a reasonable price IMO.

Price is a bit high IMO, I wouldn't offer more then 4400 with hopes of a counter offer around 4500 maybe 4600

[jcrawford]

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Price is a bit high IMO, I wouldn't offer more then 4400 with hopes of a counter offer around 4500 maybe 4600

true I can get a 2007 on craigslist for $4500: http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/2669254146.html

The guy has yet to respond via email and does not list the phone number so it's just a waiting game now.

[jcrawford]

Just wanted to say I do appreciate all of your feedback and criticism Thank you all very much!

[R7]

YEAH! WHAT HE SAID!

We suck for trying to help you not get raped by a dealership!

Seriously, I really don't care WHAT he buys, I just hate seeng new riders who don't know any better get completely bent over by a dealership just because they don't know any better. There are PLENTY of good deals out there if you look around. There's absolutely no reason to rush out to a dealership at this time of year.

He simply needs to find a dealership that wants to make a deal...and this is the time of year to get the deal if you want a new bike. Being educated about how to buy a bike is one thing, being told not to buy the bike/model he wants is another! Doesn't take much back reading here to see what direction this thread went. Maybe all the pros here can offer the guy advice on HOW to buy the bike HE wants??

[butcher bergs]

I only have to go through the dealer if I want to finance the bike.

No you don't.

[bstnsboy]

If you look around and are willing to wait something will come your way. there are deals to be had everywhere. financing is available through just about any bank or credit union also. good luck. http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/2615150979.html

[Doc]

He simply needs to find a dealership that wants to make a deal...and this is the time of year to get the deal if you want a new bike. Being educated about how to buy a bike is one thing, being told not to buy the bike/model he wants is another! Doesn't take much back reading here to see what direction this thread went. Maybe all the pros here can offer the guy advice on HOW to buy the bike HE wants??

I am very glad people told me to not buy a new bike when I first got one. Did I want a new repli racer? Yep. Could I afford it? Not without going into alot of debt for a toy.

I financed my car and bought my first bike with cash. Wasn't until my 4th bike that I financed... used.

I think wa are just trying to pass on wisdom.

[butcher bergs]

Yes I race a slow bike and make kids on their RR's cry at trackdays.

I would not call what you do "racing".

[jcrawford]

I am very glad people told me to not buy a new bike when I first got one. Did I want a new repli racer? Yep. Could I afford it? Not without going into alot of debt for a toy.

I financed my car and bought my first bike with cash. Wasn't until my 4th bike that I financed... used.

I think wa are just trying to pass on wisdom.

I understand what you guys are trying to do

[Doc]

I would not call what you do "racing".

Very true. My "racing days" were pretty much over 3 years ago when my son was born/ I had my collarbone snapped.

Maybe "wildcard" would be a better way to put it.

[csmutty]

I would not call what you do "racing".

And you make Bergs cry on his RR?

[Doc]

I understand what you guys are trying to do

So what is stopping you from listening?

Just come out and say "I want a new pretty bike" and we will understand and lay off.

[Doc]

And you make Bergs cry on his RR?

Those are tears of joy.

[jcrawford]

ok. I want a new pretty bike.... who doesn't? That doesn't mean I am going to buy one. I have been looking and looking and contacted a few sellers and will see where that goes

It's not about the bike being "new and shiny" it's about me not knowing what to look at, etc. That was my first new bike, I had a 2006 Katana 600 and a 2008 CBR, granted the 2008 is still relatively new and only owned for a month before it was stolen.