Cheap learners bike...your thoughts?

[hbnath]

Hi guys and girls,

First thread, but I have been doing lots of research on types of bikes for learners, and hope to get my licence sorted soon.

Looking at a bike at the moment that has been accident damaged. Nothing mechanical, but some of the fairings will need to have slight damage repaired and attached correctly, and some other small touchups. I am mechanically minded and don't really mind riding around with a few bumps and scratches on a learner bike anyway. It would need to be cert and reg too once all repairs complete.

Since its about half the price of the same model already on the road, would this be a good purchase for a learner, or something to avoid.

(I'm not going to get into the "What model is it?" argument )

Cheers

[Jorja]

PM frosty and let him know what sort of damage. He can give you an idea of what it might cost you to get it back on the road.

As long as you know what you are getting and what needs to be done and how to do it, I recon it is a good way of getting a first bike at a good price.

After all, a first bike is usually only kept till you have a full license.

[MSTRS:Me]

Hi guys and girls,

First thread, but I have been doing lots of research on types of bikes for learners, and hope to get my licence sorted soon.

Looking at a bike at the moment that has been accident damaged. Nothing mechanical, but some of the fairings will need to have slight damage repaired and attached correctly, and some other small touchups. I am mechanically minded and don't really mind riding around with a few bumps and scratches on a learner bike anyway. It would need to be cert and reg too once all repairs complete.

Since its about half the price of the same model already on the road, would this be a good purchase for a learner, or something to avoid.

(I'm not going to get into the "What model is it?" argument )

Cheers

Unless you really know what you are looking at/doing...the boldened line is a warning clue. You need to get someone local with some ability to check out any bike you might be interested in. In saying that, a damaged bike 'can' be a cheap way to get into biking. Just be aware of hidden costs. For example, if it's written off, you may need a full structural report prior to revinning, and that process may require shit like a new front disc (mega $).