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I've been hanging out here for a couple of weeks. I found this site through a link on adventure rider. I've been riding motorcyles off and on since I was a kid and I'm in my late 30s now.
Anyway, my son bought a 2001 SV650 a few weeks ago. He'd been wanting a bike for a while so I was watching Craigslist pretty hard, and sorting through all the scams.
Long story short, I picked up a 2001 with 3600 miles (yes, hundred!) for $1500!!!
The bike is cherry with only a minor defect- the brake handle tip is broke off from a non-moving spill in the PO's garage. I actually prefer the handle without the ball, so I smoothed it off and it feels great!
My son acquired his motorcyle permit so now I'm looking for a bike for me so he can learn. He has to be accompanied by another licensed rider to be on the street. We're also looking into a motorcyle saftey class for him.
Unfortunately, it seems the deal we got on my son's bike was a fluke. It's probably good though because it's given me a chance to study up. Now, I'm shooting for an SV1000 (120 HP!!!).
Happy to be here and looking forward to learning!
Anyway, my son bought a 2001 SV650 a few weeks ago. He'd been wanting a bike for a while so I was watching Craigslist pretty hard, and sorting through all the scams.
Long story short, I picked up a 2001 with 3600 miles (yes, hundred!) for $1500!!!
My son acquired his motorcyle permit so now I'm looking for a bike for me so he can learn. He has to be accompanied by another licensed rider to be on the street. We're also looking into a motorcyle saftey class for him.
Unfortunately, it seems the deal we got on my son's bike was a fluke. It's probably good though because it's given me a chance to study up. Now, I'm shooting for an SV1000 (120 HP!!!).
Happy to be here and looking forward to learning!