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[jmccafferty]

I am in the market for an old fixer bike for about $500. Don't want a crotch rocket.

I have a nephew that is looking into going to a motorcycle repair school and doing it all on a loan. He has never ridden, nor has he wrenched on a bike.

My goals are to help him see if this is really something he would like to do and at the same time learn to ride for myself.

What would be a good bike for both purposes? I am 6'2" 220.

Thanks

[primalmu]

You might want to look on Craigslist. I would imagine you would be able to find an older (pre-90s) fixer upper for well under $500... Several of the 80s era bikes have a Blue Book value of less than a grand, and thats in excellent condition.

[jmccafferty]

any brand that might be easier to work on than another? What cc? 500ish?

[WAR600]

I just spent the last few month working on an 81 Suzuki GS550. It was a great bike to work on and learn about bike mechanics. Also there is a great support web site and forum www.thegsresources.com. Your nephew will enjoy working on it and both of you will enjoy riding it.

Cory

[jmccafferty]

bump

[WAR600]

Why are you bumping this? You haven't responded to anyone's comments or answered any of their questions.

[jmccafferty]

Just soaking it in. No questions were asked and it was slipping down the board. Looking for more opinions.