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I am looking to get a bike to drive to work scince my car only gets 22 mpg plus bikes are more fun. I would like to get a sports bike but I also want a good road bike and then i found a 99 vfr800 with about 18,000 miles for $3500 but I think I can talk him down to $3000 think its a good deal?

 

I already know how to ride and I have a helmet so all I need is a jacket

 

I don't think there are any classes around here and I can't take the time off work. Plus it's not just about the money.

 

One other thing. How old is your gear? If it's over 5 yeas old I'd recommend getting new, or at least last years model. Definitely don't buy used gear though. +1 on the MSF course. You can google MSF and I'm sure that there is some local college that may be teaching it, or even a state police station. If you haven't ridden in a while then it's well worth the time and money. Check out Craigslist in your area for some deals. There is always someone selling a VFR, I don't know why, but I'm biased. Good luck.

 

I just put $2,000 Down on the interceptor and I should have the other $1,100 in a couple weeks

 

It is beyond true that bikes DO NOT save any cash over a cage. Yes, bikes get 2-5 times the MPG but that's where the savings end. Gear is indeed expensive. Training can be expensive but in the end, $350 bucks is a drop in the bucket in the long run. Tires on a car last 30000-75000 miles & usually cost no more than $800 a set. Tires on a sport bike are at least $200 a set & will normally last only 6000. Buy the bike. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night without a bike in the garage. Just don't purchase one thinking you can save money.

$3000 is a fair price for a 5th Gen with 18000 miles on it.

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If you get the bike for $3k, that's a good deal. Im not going to tell you how to spend your money, only you know how to spend it, but let me know if you need help doing so b/c Im very good at spending other people's money.

 

Lets see, what was your question, I want to get a bike to ride to work because it's "more fun" & is this a good deal on this '99.

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The short answer, if it's in good shape $3K sounds like a decent deal and yes, the '99 has a ton of the 'fun' factor compared to a car or a lot of other bikes. Go for it.

 

you'll start taking a long ass time to get home then you'll lose your mpg. plus stuff goes bad on bikes so you'll be spending money to keep it running tight. but u may save a little money....plus its will make ur trip to work better

 

you cannot justify motorcycle ownership for cutting commuting costs, things just won't add up - ownership is priceless! Dude, just buy the effing bike and have a blast!

 

Thats the plan btw the guy at the dealership said that these bikes came with covers for if you wanted to remove the passenger grab bars but mine doesn't have them got any idea where i can get them?

 

i got mine from bikebandit.com

 

$3500. is a good deal, $3k is a better deal. At 18K on the clock, there's a good chance the engine still needs to be broke-in!

As for a Jacket, try this one. Scorpion Stinger Leather Motorcycle Jacket (Red and Blue Colors) :: New Enough

 

Just rode it home yesterday :biggrin:

 

Congrats, pics please or it doesn't exist!