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re: Royal Enfield Motorcycles
Posted on 4/4/24 at 9:13 am to GeauxTigers0107
Posted on 4/4/24 at 9:13 am to GeauxTigers0107
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Would anyone be willing/able to give me a few older models to look out for that would be similar in engine size to a honda rebel 500 or Super Meteor 650?
I know some others in here mentioned some Honda's they used to ride.
Would anyone be willing/able to give me a few older models to look out for that would be similar in engine size to a honda rebel 500 or Super Meteor 650?
I know some others in here mentioned some Honda's they used to ride.
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Posted on 4/4/24 at 9:19 am to Bert Macklin FBI
I don't know much about those models but I'm sure there are guys here that do. My smallest bike was a 600 Ninja way back in the day and my last bike was a 1300cc Yamaha Vmax.
Damn you for making me start looking at bikes again
Damn you for making me start looking at bikes again
Posted on 4/4/24 at 10:19 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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Would anyone be willing/able to give me a few older models to look out for that would be similar in engine size to a honda rebel 500 or Super Meteor 650?
I'm a big fan of the Kawasaki Vulcan line and ride an 06 Nomad. It is 1600cc's, liquid cooled, shaft drive, fuel injected and is a great bike for day riding or touring.
If I were looking for a smaller bike, I'd check out the Vulcan 800 V-Twin Kawasaki offers. Those bikes are basically bulletproof and are light enough for zipping around town easily and powerful enough for road trips if so inclined. That model has been around for decades with a great reputation among its owners.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 10:42 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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I live in the new orleans area
Have you gone down to Julia Street and checked out Moto Julia's selection ? They sell mostly European style motorcycles and generally have a great selection of European style bikes as well as used bikes of various types.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 10:45 am to BR92
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Have you gone down to Julia Street and checked out Moto Julia's selection
I have looked at what they offer online but have not gone to the store. When this becomes more of a reality, I will probably go there and see what they have.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 10:49 am to Supermoto Tiger
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All this bike talk and cool weather has me ready to roll Saturday morning. Can't wait
I rode to work this morning!!! After snow/rain for the past 1 1/2 weeks, I was ready.
This post was edited on 4/4/24 at 11:22 am
Posted on 4/4/24 at 10:50 am to gumbo2176
Posted on 4/4/24 at 11:05 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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What would yalls opinion on something like this for a first bike
I would stick to something newer. Something that is not carburated. Disk brakes is also something you want.
I hate to say it, but any Harley Sportster with the 883 would be better. They are everywhere and can be had cheaply. Yeah, it is 883cc's, but they do not make that much power unless modified.
Honda made a good 600cc in the late 90's - 2010ish.
The Honda CB500, while not really a cruiser, is an awesome older bike to learn on.
Just stick to anything with a fuel injected 2 cylinder under 900cc that has disk brakes in the front.
Edited to add. Any Triumph Bonneville after 2000 and prior to 2016.
This post was edited on 4/4/24 at 11:11 am
Posted on 4/4/24 at 11:08 am to UtahCajun
Posted on 4/4/24 at 11:12 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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Like this one
That one looks good. Aftermarket pipes are gonna be loud though.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 11:33 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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What would yalls opinion on something like this for a first bike?
That too old a bike in my opinion. The owner chopped it up a bit to make what is called a "Bobber" out of it. No back fender and get caught in the rain and you're wearing all the road dirt and splash across your back when the back tire kicks it up and slings it forward.
Straight pipes get annoying after a while, especially if on the highway up around 60+.
Kawasaki makes a horizontal twin model W650 that is a direct takeoff of the Triumph line and also looks very much like the Royal Enfield you were thinking about. If choosing between the RE and the Kaw, I'd not hesitate to go with the Kaw over the RE if for nothing else, the amount of dealerships Kaw has in this country making parts more available if needed.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 11:40 am to UtahCajun
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Harley Sportster with the 883
There was an HD release back around 08/09 I think, called the Iron 883 in denim black (or something like that) with a matte black tank and non-traditional Harley lettering that was the first and only Harley that gave me a bit of a boner. It looked great.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 11:42 am to gumbo2176
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That too old a bike in my opinion
How old is the oldest I should look? Is a bike from the 90s too old? What about one from the early 2000s?
Also whats the difference between a bobber and cruiser and all that?
This post was edited on 4/4/24 at 11:43 am
Posted on 4/4/24 at 11:53 am to Bert Macklin FBI
If I were in the market for a used bike now, I'd not look older than 2010. That would make the bike 14 years old now and even at that age, you'd be surprised how little miles some of those bikes have.
My last Nomad I bought in the spring of 99 and lost to the floodwaters of Katrina in 05 had just over 50K miles on it, but the national average mileage on motorcycles is usually less than 3K miles a year-----and often much less depending on the age of the owner.
A bobber is a bike that has been modified and that usually includes severely cutting down or totally removing the back fender, having a solo seat so only one rider, often removing the front fender, putting on straight pipes (no mufflers), stripping off as much weight as possible to lighten the bike, sometimes lowering the stance with different shocks or simply replacing the shocks with solid struts making it a "hardtail"---(meaning no shock absorption at all), changing the fuel tank from stock to smaller size to streamline the looks.
Check out "Bobbers" on the net and you'll see what I mean.
My last Nomad I bought in the spring of 99 and lost to the floodwaters of Katrina in 05 had just over 50K miles on it, but the national average mileage on motorcycles is usually less than 3K miles a year-----and often much less depending on the age of the owner.
A bobber is a bike that has been modified and that usually includes severely cutting down or totally removing the back fender, having a solo seat so only one rider, often removing the front fender, putting on straight pipes (no mufflers), stripping off as much weight as possible to lighten the bike, sometimes lowering the stance with different shocks or simply replacing the shocks with solid struts making it a "hardtail"---(meaning no shock absorption at all), changing the fuel tank from stock to smaller size to streamline the looks.
Check out "Bobbers" on the net and you'll see what I mean.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 12:04 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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I have looked at what they offer online but have not gone to the store.
Also check out FX Motorsports at 4724 Magazine St.
They are a good size shop that does work on all makes and models and I'm sure they have bikes for sale if interested.
My neighbor once worked there as a mechanic and their rates were very reasonable if needing any work done. I had to replace my steering stem bearings on my Nomad that had developed a flat spot and I had bunged up my arm and couldn't do the work myself. Out of curiosity I asked him how much they'd charge to replace them and got quoted $300 where the Kaw dealership quoted me at least $600, and I had already had the new parts on hand.
Their phone number is 504-267-4517.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 12:29 pm to gumbo2176
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I'd not look older than 2010.
This is just from a wear and tear and cost of upkeep perspective or are newer bikes just easier to ride?
I am just trying to get a full picture of what to look for. I guess my real curiosity is that I preferably (I think) would want a simple straight forward engine that I could possibly learn to upkeep via Youtube.
This post was edited on 4/4/24 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 4/4/24 at 12:36 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
Include Suzuki SV650's. Bullet proof bikes.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 2:52 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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I guess my real curiosity is that I preferably (I think) would want a simple straight forward engine that I could possibly learn to upkeep via Youtube.
Most Jap bikes are very well made machines and if proper maintenance is kept up on them, they'll last a very long time.
More than likely your biggest expense will be tires and the way you ride can determine just how long they will last. Sport bike riders may only get 5K-7K miles out of a rear tire because the tires are usually a softer compound so they grip the road better under the stresses some riders can put them through. Tires for my bike run me close to $200 each and I mount and balance them myself, so I save on that cost.
If you go down the aftermarket wormhole and start buying lots of custom parts to upgrade the looks, then it can get silly.
Then normal maintenance like oil, filter, fluid changes when done on time are not real expensive, but there is that cost to consider. Also, batteries don't last forever and all it takes is a fairly old battery and a few nights of cold weather and it could be time to replace it---they can run in excess of $100 for new.
MC parts are right up there with buying marine parts---as in $$$$$.
One of the best investments you can make is to buy a service manual for the model bike you wind up buying. In it, you will find all you need to know about maintenance intervals and how to go about performing them. Plus, like you mentioned, u-tube can be invaluable in such matters if in doubt.
Edited to add this: Bikes are bikes. What worked in the 50's as far as basic riding technique still rings true for today's bikes. Throttle and front brake handle on the right side of the bar, clutch on the left. Shift on the left side and rear brake on the right.
Now, changes in frame building has made almost all bikes solid under most normal riding conditions, but that wasn't always true. For several years Kawasaki made the H1 500cc 2 stroke triple and the H2 750cc 2 stroke triple and their frames were notorious for flexing under hard power and getting real squirrelly in turns at speed. They got the nickname "The Widowmakers" for a reason.
This post was edited on 4/4/24 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 4/4/24 at 3:08 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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I am now leaning Honda Rebel 500.
My first legal street bike was a Hayabusas.
Go big.
Posted on 4/4/24 at 3:16 pm to Sayre
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My first legal street bike was a Hayabusas.
Go big.
And you've managed to live to tell about it.
Those frickers are scary fast.
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