January 11, 2010 at 4:08 pm
#23971
CBBaron
Participant
Given your mechanical ability I would look for a bike without problems for a first. I’m somewhat comfortable around machines but no mechanic, and I felt much better getting a like new Ninja 250 with 1000 miles and no damage. I paid twice what you are looking at but have a bike that was ready to ride and looks great. With only 1000 miles and no obvious damage I should be free from problems caused by abuse from the previous owner.
$800 is a good price if it runs well and is in rideable shape, but only if you have the knowledge to fix any problems yourself. Once you start paying someone else it can eat money real fast.
Craig