What bike should I buy?

**avgas** · 18th November 2010, 09:49

C50 would be my bet.
Imagine the VN will have a bit more weight to it. Which you may be unprepared for.

**Pascal** · 18th November 2010, 10:19

Originally Posted by pedro.b

I'm in a bit of a rush cause I need a new bike for the Burt Monroe next weekend and I'm an impulse buying kind of guy.

Impulse buying should always suit your wallet if it turns out to be a mess. If you choose one of these bikes, don't test ride it and then absolutely loathe it, do you have the cash to be able to change it easily?

Personally, look at renting a bike for the weekend. Not sure what is available out your way, but that may give you the time to make your decision by actually testing the bikes and getting a feel for what you like rather than just buying an expensive thing because you want one before next weekend.

2 cents. Cheap as always

**twinbruva** · 18th November 2010, 20:47

Originally Posted by pedro.b

Finally got my full class 6 so time for something new. I'll be trading in my 07 VL250 and have 2 options.

Option 1. 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 with 19,600kms on it.
Option 2. 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T with 14,800kms on it.

Both will cost me similar money after the trade. Both are very tidy. The VN1500 is almost an easier deal as it is with a dealer where the C50T I need to sell my bike before the deal.

What are everyone's thoughts?

Don't listen to the poofs, buy a Harley.

**ukusa** · 19th November 2010, 08:42

Originally Posted by twinbruva

Don't listen to the poofs, buy a Harley.

yep, there's certainly shitloads of them around.

**avgas** · 19th November 2010, 10:03

Originally Posted by twinbruva

Don't listen to the poofs, buy a Harley.

Yeah actually I would take the 883 over the C50

**pedro.b** · 19th November 2010, 10:09

Originally Posted by avgas

Yeah actually I would take the 883 over the C50

I don't know, I think I'd get more stick from my Harley mates for riding an 883 over a jappa lol. I will get a Harley in time just need another stepping stone at the moment.

If I make the wrong decision I can always sell it and move to something else, I'm not stressed about that. Have found a couple of other options so will have to get thinking. Going to see a dealer in Ashburton today who is pretty keen to buy mine outright so will see what he has also.

**Edbear** · 19th November 2010, 10:46

Originally Posted by pedro.b

I don't know, I think I'd get more stick from my Harley mates for riding an 883 over a jappa lol. I will get a Harley in time just need another stepping stone at the moment.

If I make the wrong decision I can always sell it and move to something else, I'm not stressed about that. Have found a couple of other options so will have to get thinking. Going to see a dealer in Ashburton today who is pretty keen to buy mine outright so will see what he has also.

Stopped in to a local gas station to check the tyres on the MX5 the other day, and three Harley's pulled in for gas. An '09 and '10 Electra Glides and a Softail. Got chatting, (as you do...

), and the older guy with the brand new one complimented me on having a C50T and said, "Doesn't matter what you ride, as long as you ride and enjoy it!" He also agreed with my opinion that the two Harley's I like most are the Electra Glide and the 1200S Sporty.

Three nice guys and they'd probably even wave!

Last trip we did in company with a new 1600 Softail, a 1340 Softail and a 1450 Dyna Low Rider, they were all impressed with our "little" bike! We had no problem keeping up and once in the twisties we just walked away from them without even trying...

**pedro.b** · 19th November 2010, 10:51

Originally Posted by Edbear

Stopped in to a local gas station to check the tyres on the MX5 the other day, and three Harley's pulled in for gas. An '09 and '10 Electra Glides and a Softail. Got chatting, (as you do...

), and the older guy with the brand new one complimented me on having a C50T and said, "Doesn't matter what you ride, as long as you ride and enjoy it!" He also agreed with my opinion that the two Harley's I like most are the Electra Glide and the 1200S Sporty.

Three nice guys and they'd probably even wave!

Last trip we did in company with a new 1600 Softail, a 1340 Softail and a 1450 Dyna Low Rider, they were all impressed with our "little" bike! We had no problem keeping up and once in the twisties we just walked away from them without even trying...

Nice. An Electra Glide Ultra Classic is what I am aiming for in time, just slightly out of my budget at the moment. Especially a new one lol

**Edbear** · 19th November 2010, 10:58

Originally Posted by pedro.b

Nice. An Electra Glide Ultra Classic is what I am aiming for in time, just slightly out of my budget at the moment. Especially a new one lol

Just a tad...

**Pogo2** · 30th November 2010, 18:34

Go the C50 I say!!

**Edbear** · 30th November 2010, 18:46

Originally Posted by Pogo2

Go the C50 I say!!

I bought mine Feb.'07 so coming along towards three years and I can't imagine ever selling it unless my health prevents me riding again! I bought it with the plan to keep it forever and it hasn't ever disappointed me!

**Jerry74** · 2nd December 2010, 05:19

Get a harley retains the resale value far better than a jappa....

**Troll** · 3rd December 2010, 06:01

Originally Posted by pedro.b

Finally got my full class 6 so time for something new. I'll be trading in my 07 VL250 and have 2 options.

Option 1. 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 with 19,600kms on it.
Option 2. 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T with 14,800kms on it.

neither

buy an 883 harley, it will probably be cheaper and it will hold its value better and when you get bored with it knock it out 1200cc