Hello, my name is Jack and Ive spent considerable time searching this forum for the past weekend.
My graduation gift to myself was to enroll in a MSF course and purchase a motorcycle. Well I've enrolled in the course, purchased gear, and I am fervently searching for my first motorcycle. I've learned a lot in my brief time searching through threads and I'm positive that the DMF community will serve me well as I attempt to learn as much as possible.
Best Regards!
Wow, there's been a huge number of new folks in NoVA.
So may or may not have found CAM yet:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=20.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=20.0)
- it's where all the DC metro folks hang out. There's another new guy in search of a bike and the gangs been happy to chip in scouring the ads. Pop in, introduce yourself and let folks know what you're looking for.
There's also threads for rides, social stuff and general shenanigans
Welcome [clap]
I'm also in NoVA. Have fun with the MSF course and enjoy picking out your first bike. A monster 620-696 would be worth a look. I probably wouldn't go any larger than that for a first bike.
Quote from: bikepilot on May 24, 2011, 06:03:09 AM
Welcome [clap]
I'm also in NoVA. Have fun with the MSF course and enjoy picking out your first bike. A monster 620-696 would be worth a look. I probably wouldn't go any larger than that for a first bike.
plus you can find them for around 3000 or less. i've seen a 620 in good shape with moderate mileage go for 2800 off craigslist, although the prices on CL tend to be a bit of wishful thinking
Really. I've only found M750s and M900s. CL sellers are asking $3k+ for M750s and $4k for M900s. I would quickly jump on a M696 for anything near $4k. I've checked cycletrader but there's no luck on that side either. Where should I be looking?
btw - check my other thread 'cause I've listed two bikes that crossed my attention.
Quote from: gwjcat on May 24, 2011, 06:33:28 AM
I would quickly jump on a M696 for anything near $4k.
You're not going to find a 696 in that price range for a while... or one that is in the price range will be 'hard favored' and surfed some tarmac...
Here is a 620 a bit further away in PA, but driveable
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/2317613997.html (http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/2317613997.html)
Very nice mods and upgrades - $3500. he's the original owner too.
I don't have a way of bringing it back or I would jump on this offer. [bang]
Got enough to bribe someone? there's a few ne'er-do-wells on CAM that might ride it back for you.
Yes, price depending. If someone is interested, PM me.
You've got a PM, I never turn down a ride on someone else's bike :D
Quote from: Artful on May 24, 2011, 11:03:17 AM
You've got a PM, I never turn down a ride on someone else's bike :D
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [clap]
Get a uhaul truck and throw it in the back.
Quote from: 696DCRider on May 24, 2011, 07:46:24 PM
Get a uhaul truck and throw it in the back.
That prevents me from riding it AND breaks no laws. Veto.
Lol. Touche.
i actually bought my 696 in Hershey Pennsylvania in the dead of winter and rode it to DC. I had a mesh jacket with a hoodie underneath, horrible gloves, jeans with sweatpants on, and multiple pairs of socks. It was a horrible experience. Not to mention I had partied all night in NYC the night before going to buy it. Luckily I had a friend there to alternate with me, because I couldn't take more than 50 miles before my hands were frozen. Looking back it was pretty dangerous and stupid, but I ended up with a good deal on a nice bike and didn't die luckily. [laugh]
Quote from: Artful on May 24, 2011, 08:08:28 PM
That prevents me from riding it AND breaks no laws. Veto.
Quote from: Artful on May 24, 2011, 08:08:28 PM
That prevents me from riding it AND breaks no laws. Veto.
UHaul does not permit you to transport a motorcycle in a truck. There you go, breaks the law.