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MopedMarauder · 05-07-2010, 09:45 PM

I'm always browsing Craiglist, just for the fun of it. And then, I saw this. $900 seems like a fair price, one of the few on CL around here. I'd probably low ball at $500 and work my way up to $700.

I wouldn't be able to legally ride it till after Oct. 19, when I can get my motorcycle learners' permit. I'll just be riding around town, maybe taking it out on some open road. But, I don't imagine I could squeeze more than 60mph out of it. And I'll definitely have to do a lot of talking with my parents.

Anyone ever owned one of these? Are these prone to problems?

jeff10236 · 05-08-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MopedMarauder

I'm always browsing Craiglist, just for the fun of it. And then, I saw this. $900 seems like a fair price, one of the few on CL around here. I'd probably low ball at $500 and work my way up to $700.

I wouldn't be able to legally ride it till after Oct. 19, when I can get my motorcycle learners' permit. I'll just be riding around town, maybe taking it out on some open road. But, I don't imagine I could squeeze more than 60mph out of it. And I'll definitely have to do a lot of talking with my parents.

Anyone ever owned one of these? Are these prone to problems?

I don't know that bike, but everyone seems to like dual sports as first bikes, the dent in the tank means you probably won't be too broken up if you drop it, and the price is right. 125cc may be a bit small (how big are you), but on the bright side, it shouldn't be too much for you. Hey, if it was a scooter, that would be a nice sized engine. You'll probably get incredible gas mileage. If you like the style (and you aren't a big guy like me) I don't see any reason it wouldn't make a good starter bike or city bike/short distance commuter.

The_AirHawk · 05-08-2010, 09:25 AM

Jump on that, man. Just offer him the $700 and be done with it, if you really want it.

There's a time to haggle, there's a time to go all Nike on the World.

Just Do It.

pplassm · 05-08-2010, 09:50 AM

$700 sounds like a great price for that. Don't expect a lot of power, but it will be light and fun.

The_AirHawk · 05-08-2010, 10:16 AM

But, if you REALLY want the bike, Be Prepared to fork over the $900. Walk up with $700 in one pocket, $100 in another, and $100 in another.

MopedMarauder · 05-08-2010, 12:26 PM

He has a title for it, but doesn't know where it is. I still want to atleast go look at it.

But, my parents are still saying no. They think I'm some how safer on my moped. I think I'd feel safer on motorcycle. If somebody starts to merge into me, I can't get out of the way on a moped, going 35, that will take 20-30 seconds to get to 40.

JMcDonald · 05-08-2010, 12:36 PM

I really don't get why people think having your legs together is somehow safer than having them apart... (teehee). But yeah, good luck and I hope you end up getting it!

seruzawa · 05-08-2010, 03:02 PM

Yes, well I had to bite the bullet until I was 18 myself. Stuck on a Honda50. My parents thought is was "safe". Used to borrow a friend's Yamaha80 though. World of difference.

MopedMarauder · 05-08-2010, 03:53 PM

My fellow moped rider's parents WANT to get him a DS. If he got one, I'd have to take it out for a spin. And my parents wouldn't have a problem with that. But, they would have a problem with me riding almost every day. But, there really is no greater chance from day to day. I could get killed the first time out on a ride or the 1000th time.

The_AirHawk · 05-08-2010, 05:37 PM

Life Kills. Nobody's gettin' off this Planet alive!

05-07-2010, 09:45 PM	#1
MopedMarauder Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	Got my Eye on a Bike I'm always browsing Craiglist, just for the fun of it. And then, I saw this. $900 seems like a fair price, one of the few on CL around here. I'd probably low ball at $500 and work my way up to $700. I wouldn't be able to legally ride it till after Oct. 19, when I can get my motorcycle learners' permit. I'll just be riding around town, maybe taking it out on some open road. But, I don't imagine I could squeeze more than 60mph out of it. And I'll definitely have to do a lot of talking with my parents. Anyone ever owned one of these? Are these prone to problems?

05-08-2010, 09:25 AM	#3
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Jump on that, man. Just offer him the $700 and be done with it, if you really want it. There's a time to haggle, there's a time to go all Nike on the World. Just Do It. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

05-08-2010, 09:50 AM	#4
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	$700 sounds like a great price for that. Don't expect a lot of power, but it will be light and fun. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

05-08-2010, 10:16 AM	#5
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	But, if you REALLY want the bike, Be Prepared to fork over the $900. Walk up with $700 in one pocket, $100 in another, and $100 in another. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

05-08-2010, 03:02 PM	#8
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Yes, well I had to bite the bullet until I was 18 myself. Stuck on a Honda50. My parents thought is was "safe". Used to borrow a friend's Yamaha80 though. World of difference. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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05-08-2010, 12:26 PM	#6
MopedMarauder Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	He has a title for it, but doesn't know where it is. I still want to atleast go look at it. But, my parents are still saying no. They think I'm some how safer on my moped. I think I'd feel safer on motorcycle. If somebody starts to merge into me, I can't get out of the way on a moped, going 35, that will take 20-30 seconds to get to 40.

05-08-2010, 12:36 PM	#7
JMcDonald Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 89	I really don't get why people think having your legs together is somehow safer than having them apart... (teehee). But yeah, good luck and I hope you end up getting it!

05-08-2010, 03:53 PM	#9
MopedMarauder Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	My fellow moped rider's parents WANT to get him a DS. If he got one, I'd have to take it out for a spin. And my parents wouldn't have a problem with that. But, they would have a problem with me riding almost every day. But, there really is no greater chance from day to day. I could get killed the first time out on a ride or the 1000th time.

05-08-2010, 05:37 PM	#10
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Life Kills. Nobody's gettin' off this Planet alive! __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...