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jtemple · 09-27-2008, 12:22 PM

She said she sat on a Monster and liked it. What she sat on was another Hayabusa with a Monster Energy sticker on it.

I have her talked down to a smaller bike. I'm going to check out a 2003 Buell Blast for her in about an hour. The guy wants $2500. 7500 miles, new tires, stock and lowered seat included. I think $2500 is a tad high.

Carolina · 09-27-2008, 03:41 PM

She said she sat on a Monster and liked it. oh realllly

:bump:

lol

it was hard not too

fnfalman · 09-27-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtemple

She said she sat on a Monster and liked it. What she sat on was another Hayabusa with a Monster Energy sticker on it.

I have her talked down to a smaller bike. I'm going to check out a 2003 Buell Blast for her in about an hour. The guy wants $2500. 7500 miles, new tires, stock and lowered seat included. I think $2500 is a tad high.

That price isn't too bad, actually.

jtemple · 09-27-2008, 06:51 PM

She found another Blast, 1 year older, but lower mileage and looks better kept. Same asking price.

I just sent her about 10 links to Ninja 250s for sale.

BobTheBiker · 09-27-2008, 07:09 PM

be careful with the blasts, 03+ models are better, the earlier ones had a lot of issues with all kinds of things. mechanically I cant stand those pieces of shit. the ninja 250 is a WAY better alternative, and more capable.

the blast has this SHITTY automatic choke that kicks on anytime you crank it, which is rediculous, especially in florida heat where choke makes it harder to start.

fnfalman · 09-27-2008, 08:18 PM

Buell Blast, Ninjette, whatever that is decently priced. All she needs is a bike that will do yeoma service for a year at most and then she'll be upgrading, so just get one that's reasonably priced and mechanically fine.

jtemple · 09-27-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnfalman

Buell Blast, Ninjette, whatever that is decently priced. All she needs is a bike that will do yeoma service for a year at most and then she'll be upgrading, so just get one that's reasonably priced and mechanically fine.

That's what I'm hoping to steer her toward. Anything over $2000 she'll have to finance. She likes the idea of paying cash, so that will help keep her off of things she can't handle.

Dave · 09-27-2008, 09:05 PM

cm or rebel 450 and put flat bars on it. all day comfy, excellent cornering and semi decent beginner power level

jtemple · 10-13-2008, 11:20 AM

I don't get her. She drove 2200 miles to pay $1200 for one of these:

At least it won't kill her. Well, until she can get it running.

Mr Lefty · 10-13-2008, 11:23 AM

well... at least it's not the busa. but I don't know how you go from want'n a busa to that...

09-27-2008, 03:41 PM	#52
Carolina Says it's time to ride Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA :) Moto: 2003 honda CBR 954/ 2011 Road King classic Posts: 1,012	She said she sat on a Monster and liked it. oh realllly :bump: lol it was hard not too __________________ a wise man once said if u wipe ur ass with your hand you'll have a fistfull of shit

09-27-2008, 08:18 PM	#56
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Buell Blast, Ninjette, whatever that is decently priced. All she needs is a bike that will do yeoma service for a year at most and then she'll be upgrading, so just get one that's reasonably priced and mechanically fine. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

09-27-2008, 09:05 PM	#58
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	cm or rebel 450 and put flat bars on it. all day comfy, excellent cornering and semi decent beginner power level __________________ TWF Post whore #6

09-27-2008, 12:22 PM	#51
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	She said she sat on a Monster and liked it. What she sat on was another Hayabusa with a Monster Energy sticker on it. I have her talked down to a smaller bike. I'm going to check out a 2003 Buell Blast for her in about an hour. The guy wants $2500. 7500 miles, new tires, stock and lowered seat included. I think $2500 is a tad high.

09-27-2008, 06:51 PM	#54
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	She found another Blast, 1 year older, but lower mileage and looks better kept. Same asking price. I just sent her about 10 links to Ninja 250s for sale.

09-27-2008, 07:09 PM	#55
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	be careful with the blasts, 03+ models are better, the earlier ones had a lot of issues with all kinds of things. mechanically I cant stand those pieces of shit. the ninja 250 is a WAY better alternative, and more capable. the blast has this SHITTY automatic choke that kicks on anytime you crank it, which is rediculous, especially in florida heat where choke makes it harder to start.

10-13-2008, 11:20 AM	#59
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I don't get her. She drove 2200 miles to pay $1200 for one of these: At least it won't kill her. Well, until she can get it running.

10-13-2008, 11:23 AM	#60
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	well... at least it's not the busa. but I don't know how you go from want'n a busa to that...