Hey Guys, Just got my Moto Learner's Last week and looking to pick up a beginner's bike to learn on. The typical beginner bikes are ok, but I'd like something with a little more character, say the 81 Honda XL500:
http://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/1037139512.html
Can anyone provide some insight on these? Had a similar honda in the past? Things to watch out for? Anywhere worth the asking price? My riding will probably be 85/15 pavement/dirt&gravel, need to cruise ~60mph to work.
Waddaya think?
great old bikes. Smoking engine would worry me, prob need a top end job. I'd try to steal it for $500-600.
Lots of cool bikes here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=52
Those are good bikes, but the price is high.They're heavy and hard to kick start. Slightly newer XL 250 / 350 (rare) or 600/650 with the Pro Link rear suspension would be a better choice. There are zillions of 600/650's out there.
You're thinking along the right line, but you can get a newer, better Honda for the same money.
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