New member from the South Shore

[joshk1025]

Hi guys, I'm new here and new to riding - in fact I only got my permit today. My previous experience on two wheels has been limited to commuting on bikes and a stint with a moped. I'm looking forward to picking up my first bike soon (and then maybe dropping it, from what I hear ). I have already learned a bunch on here and hope to learn more

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[TIMMYDUCK]

Hello and Welcome .

Always nice to see some fresh blood .

Good luck finding your 1st bike .

[Gixxer]

Welcome. What kind of bike do you hope to get?

[joshk1025]

Welcome. What kind of bike do you hope to get?

A cheap, reliable one. More specifically, an sv650 seems just about perfect for what I want - not too expensive, fuel injected, enough power to feel comfortable on the highway occasionally and a comfortable riding position. I'm also open to similar bikes - there was a suzuki bandit on craigslist for $500 that I would have gotten but I wasnt fast enough. Heck, I've even thought about getting a ninja or cbr 250/500

Mostly I just want something cheap enough that I can learn without worrying too much while figuring out what I actually want from a bike.

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[xxaarraa]

Josh, you sound awfully practical.

[joshk1025]

Josh, you sound awfully practical.

I've got two young kids, getting into this at all is about all the impracticality I can manage haha

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[joshk1025]

Can somebody explain what this ad means by strengthened clutch gear? I tried googling without success

1994 Kawasaki ninja - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle automotive bike sale

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[Tekime]

Welcome! You’ll find great deals in the winter if you’re willing to wait. See gen1 SV650s go for <$1k now and then, gen2s for not a lot more. I have a 2000 ZR7 you could have for pretty cheap if you want something rn, but have some parts on order for it.

Started riding an 05 SV650 this year and it’s a great bike. Found myself riding it almost more than the GSXR 750, plenty of power to have fun and not quite enough to get in serious trouble!

[joshk1025]

I'm willing to wait - I've been thinking about doing this for a long time, no rush now. I'm somewhat interested in your bike if you want to pm details, haven't heard much about that model.

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[Tekime]

If you're in no rush the SV is a solid choice. The ZR7 is cool, but heavy and not much more power than an SV with much less parts availability. Just got it off a friend to help him out and figured I'd do the maintenance and trade it or sell it cheap. Good power for <$1k bike.

[Chippertheripper]

Enjoy the show. The sv is a fun platform for all kinds of things.
Good luck.

[csmutty]

I have a 92 GS500 that I would let go for $700.

I'm in New Hampshire right now but if you're interested can get some pics when I get back.

[joshk1025]

Sure, I'd like to take a look at some pictures. Hows it compare to a similarly old ninja 500? I've seen some of the old reviews that say the ninja has more power - does the suzuki have any advantages?

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[Tekime]

It’s a Suzuki! Clear advantage.

My first street bike was a 2005 GS500F. Loved it. Not the fastest bike, but it felt pretty fast at the time, prob a little down on power from the Ninja 500. Easy to maintain and fun to ride.

[joshk1025]

It’s a Suzuki! Clear advantage.

My first street bike was a 2005 GS500F. Loved it. Not the fastest bike, but it felt pretty fast at the time, prob a little down on power from the Ninja 500. Easy to maintain and fun to ride.

If the suzukis are more reliable/easier to maintain, I'd take that over power any day. Most of my riding will be a 2 mile commute on back roads to the train station, max speed of 40

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[Tekime]

I'm just keen on Suzuki, but the GS is pretty straightforward to maintain and faithful as they come for the most part. The Ninja's are pretty well time-tested too though, prob more a matter of preference than anything. My buddy has had his late-80's Ninja 250 for years, barely takes care of it, and it just keeps running.

[joshk1025]

That sounds like exactly what I want. You sold me on an old cheap ninja 500. Haha

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