big guy in need of a bike

[the_noob]

Hi,
the names greg and i just finished my saftey course for a motorcylce lisence.
im only 17 but my parents have agreed to allow me, to buy a motorcycle (of course im paying for insurance on both the bike and my car)

iv been driving since i was 15 and and 6 months old (the minimum legal requirments in the state of ohio) im a fairly experienced driver with a good knowledge of roads and road saftey.

i got intrested in a bike about 2 months ago since i bought my car and put down $700 on my insurance for the new car.

i soon realized that even though it is a honda accura, it blazes through gas at an unbelievable rate. my freind suggested getting a scooter jokingly, but i thought "well, mabey a motorcycle?".

my issue is the fact im a rather big guy, im 6 foot and 300 pounds.
im looking for a wide cruising motorcyle and could use some advice on which bike to look at.

youll call me crazy but i need a used one...preferably under $2,000

[trukdryverchuck]

Check Cycle Trader magazine.

Originally Posted by the_noob

Hi,
the names greg and i just finished my saftey course for a motorcylce lisence.
im only 17 but my parents have agreed to allow me, to buy a motorcycle (of course im paying for insurance on both the bike and my car)

iv been driving since i was 15 and and 6 months old (the minimum legal requirments in the state of ohio) im a fairly experienced driver with a good knowledge of roads and road saftey.

i got intrested in a bike about 2 months ago since i bought my car and put down $700 on my insurance for the new car.

i soon realized that even though it is a honda accura, it blazes through gas at an unbelievable rate. my freind suggested getting a scooter jokingly, but i thought "well, mabey a motorcycle?".

my issue is the fact im a rather big guy, im 6 foot and 300 pounds.
im looking for a wide cruising motorcyle and could use some advice on which bike to look at.

youll call me crazy but i need a used one...preferably under $2,000

[Schneiderman]

Buying used isn't crazy at all, I recommend it to most new riders.

You should look at older cruisers mostly in the 600-800cc range. It will be hard to find a newer cruiser for under $2000. Honda Shadows are very popular, and shouldn't be too hard to find. You might also want to look at older standards like the Honda CB650 and CB750.

[the_noob]

Originally Posted by Schneiderman

Buying used isn't crazy at all, I recommend it to most new riders.

You should look at older cruisers mostly in the 600-800cc range. It will be hard to find a newer cruiser for under $2000. Honda Shadows are very popular, and shouldn't be too hard to find. You might also want to look at older standards like the Honda CB650 and CB750.

hi,
i looked up honda shadow, its a nice wel priced well built bike.
i looked in craigs list and there are several in my area and even more in my area on ebay!
that was a great tips. thanks.

[dlenkner]

youl love it

[aaronrkelly]

Check out Yamaha VStar 650s.

They start at about $2K used and go on up. Im 6ft4in and weight 315lbs and I ride one all over....will run 80mph just fine, more if you want to push it. Good looks and reliable.

I gave $2400 for this one as it sets.



After some modifying I bobbed it out....looks like this now.

[nerys]

Ahh so thats where that tube wrap thing goes! Very nice bike!

[Aatank]

Darn big people lmao im the complete opposite, 5,7 130 pounds(when im not sick)..

good luck finding your bike!