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I plan on spending 2-3k this season to get a new bike. Thus far I'm at 03-04 SV650s'. are there any other bikes worth getting in this price range? I'm open to either sport bikes or sport tourers. anybody got any ideas?
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If your looking at getting an sv get a FI one.. In that price range there are many bikes you can get. What are you looking for cruiser, SS, sport touring ?2005 Gsx600f- My baby
1989 Gsx600f - My hell raiser
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3k could get you an early 2000s fi RR that needs some work or just isn't pretty.90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieOriginally posted by soulless kaos
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like i said, I'm looking for either a SS or a sport tourer. open to either.. FI is a big concern thoughOriginally posted by hinow41 View PostSweet Lincoln's MulletComment
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If you luck out..... for your price range.... consider a lightly-used YZF1000r....or 600r... You're not going to get a decent FI bike at that price except in your dreams.sigpicLife throws you curves......enjoy the ones you get when riding.
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89 GSX750F(sold....sob)
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I only paid 4500 for mine, was a bone stock garage queen tooOriginally posted by Slofuze View Post
Like I said, early 2000s gsxrs are everywhere, might have been down a few times but who cares?90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
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My 2000 Busa was only $3K with 15K miles and in excellent condition. You can get lucky sometimes.sigpic Mulholland Hwy Ride
1992 Katana GSX600F (on permanent loan to a family member)
2000 Suzuki Hayabusa
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Wow...... that's quite the score! I may have to start shopping for bikes stateside!Originally posted by KatanaGSX92 View PostsigpicLife throws you curves......enjoy the ones you get when riding.
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89 GSX750F(sold....sob)
96 YZF 1000RComment
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That's what I did with the VFR lol.Originally posted by Slofuze View Post
www.cycletrader.com start looking
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And there's another great option for you, smack in the middle of the SS/Sport Tourer spectrum. VFRs are terrific bikes and you can get a pretty decent one in your price range or maybe just a little higher.Comment
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buell firebolts are around that price too my buddy just bought a 07 xr9 firebolt with 10k for $3000Comment
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90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieOriginally posted by soulless kaosComment
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A buddy of mine who works as an MSF ridercoach had a Buell Firebolt XR9 and sold it for about that, and he promptly replaced it with a Yamaha FZ6. Much more comfortable ride. He also got a ticket for having the FACTORY orange windscreen.Originally posted by blackonblacksvt03 View PostBlack & Blue - Kludge Fixed Katana - 1990 Katana GSX-600F [out of service - engine swap started 9/8/12; ETA 9/30/12]
Beaten and bruised, clawing its way back from the dead for the 3rd time. 2-up tourer
2001 Buell Blast 515cc, V&H Exh, Buell Pro-Series Intake, Stage IV Jetting, Raptor II Streetfighter Front Headlight/Fairing Assembly, Dual HIDs -- "The Misfit"Comment
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I've got a 2009 FZ6. I can say they are awesome bikes. I've got a PowerCommander, Arrow Pipes, and a dyno tune on mine and it makes it a whole nother bike. Cost me an extra 900 bones though for the goodies.Comment
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You could EASILY pick up a slightly older FI VFR for 3k. (Around here anyway...)
That is probably my next bike. That is...if I don't find a decent xs60 first
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