Tomas. Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I am looking for some information on some decent starter bike options. The brother and sister in-law are thinking about getting into riding but know nothing about bikes. I am helping them out the best I can with my very limited knowledge. We went to a couple of dealerships today so they could sit on all different styles. The end result was she (5'10"- 220 lbs) really liked sitting on a 2013 KLR 650 and he (6'-180 lbs) preferred more of the cruising style bike. She is in love with the KLR but he although liking the seating position, is worried it will be terrible on the street because he thinks it is more geared to off road riding. She doesn't like the old man cruiser style. What they can agree on is that a sport bike which they thought they would like doesn't work for them. They will be sharing the bike to make sure they like it before they spend the dollars on two of them. Does anyone have any real world experience with a KLR or have any input on a good bike options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Indian scout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Rod Johnson said: Indian scout The cheapest I found is $11,000. they are trying to keep it around the $5,000 mark so if they don't like it, they wont have a pile of money tied up in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz246 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Kawi Vulcan, Honda Shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted March 17, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 17, 2019 Ktm Duke 390 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Tomas. said: I am looking for some information on some decent starter bike options. The brother and sister in-law are thinking about getting into riding but know nothing about bikes. I am helping them out the best I can with my very limited knowledge. We went to a couple of dealerships today so they could sit on all different styles. The end result was she (5'10"- 220 lbs) really liked sitting on a 2013 KLR 650 and he (6'-180 lbs) preferred more of the cruising style bike. She is in love with the KLR but he although liking the seating position, is worried it will be terrible on the street because he thinks it is more geared to off road riding. She doesn't like the old man cruiser style. What they can agree on is that a sport bike which they thought they would like doesn't work for them. They will be sharing the bike to make sure they like it before they spend the dollars on two of them. Does anyone have any real world experience with a KLR or have any input on a good bike options? If she's 5-10 at 220 lbs. she should be looking at a fukken WEIGHT WATCHERS CLUB, not a motorcycle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Unless they have improved the seat of the KLR it isn't all that comfortable on an all day ride. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 vstrom 650 would prob fit them well or an SV650, i've had both not the most powerful but can be bought for short money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Anything with floorboards if these will be ridden for long periods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 14 hours ago, Rigid1 said: Ktm Duke 390 one of the top 2 fav bikes I have owned . and I have owned north of 20 bikes in my day . that said sort of a specialized bike kick ass around town bike kick ass twisty mountain pass bike in fact the best . not great at long haul freeway shit it will do it but not fun and you could not pay be to buy some ape hanger tank so my bias is pretty clear in that dept . I saw some new hold over Honda cb500x abs for just under 5k on Craigslist recently that is a deal on a solid first bike enough power to go where you want nimble enough to pass a test on cheep enough to not loose much money in 2 yrs and abs to boot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Well with me looking at bike for other people, I am getting hooked. I wanted one of these for a while but could never pull the trigger. This came up today and with talking to the guy over the phone I can probably pick it up for $700 cad. Apparently it needs a rear tire soon. Front brake pads are getting low, the choke lever is broken, decent dent on one side of the tank and the rear fender has been "shortened". What do you guys think? I know a little from the research I have done but not a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'd buy it for 700 cdn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 50 minutes ago, ckf said: I'd buy it for 700 cdn Is your answer the same for $900? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just now, Tomas. said: Is your answer the same for $900? Sounds like the motor is just about done on that thing. Keep looking IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 my cuz has had one for yrs,. it is like a crossover sled it is just ok at everything it dose . to heavy for a dirt bike to uncomfortable for long hall freeway bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 that said for under a grand for a decent runner I would prob run it for a season just for fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, Sal Rosenberg said: Sounds like the motor is just about done on that thing. Keep looking IMO If the motor doesn't sound bad I might chance it if I could get it cheap enough. There must be something there to part out if the motor croaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Well too late now... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tomas. said: Well too late now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, Tomas. said: Well too late now... $900? You are going to have a blast on it. They are great dirt road bikes. Don't even think of taking it in a pit to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 21 hours ago, Rigid1 said: Ktm Duke 390 I was looking at a new leftover last week. Super nice little machine for the $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just now, Sal Rosenberg said: I was looking at a new leftover last week. Super nice little machine for the $ Did it have a sidecar on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: Did it have a sidecar on it? Well I don't know , it was thru a friend ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Just don't be driving up and down speeding , and popping wheelies while you're drinking, with no license, and insurance thru a friend. Edited March 18, 2019 by SVT Renegade XRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, ckf said: $900? You are going to have a blast on it. They are great dirt road bikes. Don't even think of taking it in a pit to play Yes, $900. The engine sounds good. Unfortunately it burns a bit of oil. Buddy said about 1qt to a tank of fuel. He takes it down to Arizona in the winter and lives out his 5th wheel and rides the bike. He comes back to Canada for the summer. So I don't know if the extra heat and the more "aggressive" riding he was a contributor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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