Getting a second ride

[IndyBill]

Amanda,

They have areally nice used 250 Rebel at the Triumph, Victory shop in Indy. He has a price of $2000 on it but said he would take $1600. I do not remember what year but it is red with about 7k miles I think. Thought about buying it for my granddaughter but her mom wanted to shoot me. Dealer phone number is 317-803-2432. Ask for Gene.

bill

 

[Amanda B]

I know...

I realize a 250 is weak and it won't keep up with lots of other bikes. I also realize for MOST that would not do for long and they would be moving to a larger bike. I am not a speed demon, so how fast it goes is not an issue for me as long as it will go 65mph or so I'm good. I have lower back issues, so moving up will NEVER be an option for me.

Besides the three I've listed and now maybe looking at the Rebel 450 nothing else will be feasible given my size and my back issues no matter what I might want in the future or wish that I could do. I have to have a shorter seat and a light weight bike, those are the criteria I am going by, that and hopefully something reliable. Besides, for speed I'll still have the Spyder...the second ride is to just kick around from time to time for fun not for long hauls or anything.

My friend listened to everyone regarding what bike he should get...he was getting the smallest Honda Shadow, but everyone kept telling him he would move up quickly so save money and buy bigger right away. It was his first bike, he listened to them and got a Kawasaki Vulcan 900....it has been sitting in his garage over a year....soon after he bought that bike, he bought a smaller one. He then sold the smaller bike and bought another smaller one, and the Vulcan still sits.... I don't want that to be me, I know what I can and can't handle given the cards I've been dealt. And I realize some will think I'm just wasting my money on a junk bike, but if all I can handle is a small bike then that is all that I can handle. I've sat on the Honda Shadow, lifted it, and it hurt my back.

So, as far as the Honda 250, Honda 450, Buell Blast, and the Ninja 250....which is most reliable. I've gotten some information and that is very helpful. Anything people can tell me about those is very helpful, or any other bikes that are light and have a short seat height...anything else posted means you aren't hearing what I'm saying!


Huh....whoever posted about the larger bikes removed it...LOL!

 

[8LEGS]

The Honda Rebel was my first bike. I never had any problems with it and found it to be very reliable. The short seat height is confidence inspiring for those of us who are vertically challenged. It has MANY aftermarket accessories you can get & it is a HONDA. Many dealers and shops can work on it for you. I say go for the Rebel 250, if after a while you decide it isn't for you, the resale is very good. Good Luck on your purchase!! I'll see if I can dig up a photo of my old Rebel.

 

[Amanda B]

8Legs

I have started looking at the Qlink also. I don't know too much about it other than it is light and the seat isn't that tall. Did you like the Rebel better than the Qlink? What worries me about the Qlink is that it is Chinese, but that is a bias I have.

 

[dltang]

I have started looking at the Qlink also. I don't know too much about it other than it is light and the seat isn't that tall. Did you like the Rebel better than the Qlink? What worries me about the Qlink is that it is Chinese, but that is a bias I have.

I had a Qlink 150cc scooter prior to having the spyder. It did what I needed it to do and it got me back and forth to work. I could never get over 55 mph and that was pushing it. I think for the sake of safety, resale value, ability to get repairs and overall dependability you should look at the Rebel. I know around here you can get used 250 Honda Rebels for under $2000.00. I know because I have been thinking about getting a two wheeler myself in addition to my spyder. Only if I get my new job though. For two reasons, with the new job, I'll be able to afford it and will want a better mileage vehicle as it is 60 miles each way back and forth to work. I will probably end up going with something bigger than the rebel when the time comes but for every reason and problem you listed, I think that may be your best bet overall. By the way, I never had any major issues with my Qlink but if I had, I don't think it would have been real easy to get a good quality repair.