first bike recommendation

[catch2otwo]

so my brother wants to get a bike this year. hes got the msf course scheduled but hes really liking the duc 748. i told him that bike is too high maint, expensive to repair for his newby self. he wants a twin, doesnt really want a 4cyl. I suggested a fairinged sv but hes not too excited about it. Doesnt really like the monsters either. Anyone think of any fairinged twins other then the sv?

[mycirus]

Have him check out an older KLR 650. Not a twin but lots of fun to ride, easy to work on, plenty of cheap parts out there and you can usually get a deal on one. I have a newer one now but even my older 97 was fun to ride.

[catch2otwo]

i dont think he'll go for that. i suggested a drz400sm but he doesnt want a sumo/dual sporter. him and every other 19yr old wants a faired ss bike. just dont want him to buy a duc cause hes not real mechanically inclined yet, and i dont want him to be pushed off motorcycling if it breaks down or needs maint.

[MotoFreak]

i dont think he'll go for that. i suggested a drz400sm but he doesnt want a sumo/dual sporter. him and every other 19yr old wants a faired ss bike. just dont want him to buy a duc cause hes not real mechanically inclined yet, and i dont want him to be pushed off motorcycling if it breaks down or needs maint.

...and we would rather not see a 748 tossed down the street by a newb...its bad enough when some asshole decides to throw his Aprilia into the trees a week after buying it...

[catch2otwo]

...and we would rather not see a 748 tossed down the street by a newb...its bad enough when some asshole decides to throw his Aprilia into the trees a week after buying it...

i agree.... and who trashed their ape? i was at seacoast today picking up my T and pat had some good stories for me.

[Pigman]

Buy and older F2 F3 let him trash it then move up after....

[catch2otwo]

thats what i suggested. but he wants a twin, thats probably my fault

[Pigman]

EHHHHHHHHHHHHHH twins arn't cheap..................I know of a F2 for 1200, u probably snach it up for G........


I'll give u a few stunt DVD's and he can see all the cool kids on F4's and then he will want one...LOLOLOLOL

[catch2otwo]

EHHHHHHHHHHHHHH twins arn't cheap..................I know of a F2 for 1200, u probably snach it up for G........


I'll give u a few stunt DVD's and he can see all the cool kids on F4's and then he will want one...LOLOLOLOL

haha ill try to convince him on an sv, just gotta find some cool lookin ones with plastic. i started out on an f3, easy to ride, fun when you want it. ill keep your f2 in mind

[6 Fingered Man]

Speed Triple? compromise from a twin to a four and bullet proof. I think the best starter bike out there is an F4I They look cool need no maintenece and wont kill you to quick.

Picking a FF starter twin is like a good game of russian roulette.
TL1000 ?

[Kitt]

busa

CONVERSATION OVER

[catch2otwo]

wouldnt a speed triple be a bit much on the motor side for a newbie?

[6 Fingered Man]

I dont think they are all that bad, very predictable power compaired to most twins or fours. A bit more upright and controlable that alot of sport bikes.

[catch2otwo]

I dont think they are all that bad, very predictable power compaired to most twins or fours. A bit more upright and controlable that alot of sport bikes.

what year range are we talkin?

edit: isnt the speed triple a 1000? if thats the case, then def not

[gregp]

19 years old? Inexperienced? Wants a faired twin? Simple, a used Ninja 500. Anything more and he'll probably end up in trouble....not that you can't get in trouble with a Ninja 500....but they are fantastic daily drivers, maintenance free, perform admirably, and retain their value well. If he keeps it rubber side down, he will be able to sell it, get most of his money back, and move up in a year or so.
JMO.

[catch2otwo]

19 years old? Inexperienced? Wants a faired twin? Simple, a used Ninja 500. Anything more and he'll probably end up in trouble....not that you can't get in trouble with a Ninja 500....but they are fantastic daily drivers, maintenance free, perform admirably, and retain their value well. If he keeps it rubber side down, he will be able to sell it, get most of his money back, and move up in a year or so.
JMO.

he took one look at my ex and said no lol. at this point i think an sv is his best bet.

[6 Fingered Man]

what year range are we talkin?

edit: isnt the speed triple a 1000? if thats the case, then def not

Yes

am I really reading this or is it a joke?

And No
Go back to around 2000 they only made about 100 HP, and are realy kind of tame.

[catch2otwo]

dont think he needs 100hp

[6 Fingered Man]

dont think he needs 100hp

Fair enugh, just a thought..... pull one plug wire and its a 75hp twin

[catch2otwo]

Fair enugh, just a thought..... pull one plug wire and its a 75hp twin

haha i like your thinking. have to think about insurance too.

[Yev]

Didn't read all the responses but the GS500F is a faired twin.. looks better naked though, IMHO. And insurance will be nice and cheap for him as well!

[Pittenger5]

Tell him to stop being a pussy and buy my 636

[6 Fingered Man]

Go old school, cb350 cafe style looks cool, can't kill whatever 19 year old chick is on the back if there is a cafe tail on it and they can be had for $1500 all day.

[6 Fingered Man]

Tell him to stop being a pussy and buy my 636

At least it will make under 100 HP

[Pittenger5]

At least it will make under 100 HP

No way, its got a pipe and power commander. Its pushing 150hp easy. I can do 220mph all day long on it.