got some questions/opinions on used bike..
 

ok so i really want to get a bike this spring.
i was lookin at a new harley, but with the money i make 11 grand is outa the question.. witch sucks.

so i was lookin at a local shops website and came across a 97 GSXR 600 (3000 miles on the od) there askin $3995

bikes pretty clean and comes with new tires and full micron exhaust.

actual bike...

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4...gsxr600zg8.jpg



the thing is i have never bought anything new like this before.. so i have a bunch of questions to ask. you think they would come down on the price at all, or you think thats an allright deal? seems a little high for a 97 regardless of the miles.

i was lookin to put like 1500 down maybe 2000. but the thing is i have no credit card, i dont do that check bullshit.. i was woundering if i could just come in monthly to there shop and just pay them, but i guess thats a question i really need to ask them.

also whats like the standard fee on registration/plates and that kinda ----? or do they do all that ---- for you at the dealer?

but i guess the big question is how much do you guys pay insurance wise (i know it will be different for every state, just need a ball park figure).. i'll probly just have it insured for like 4 months anyway.

anyway what you guys think? good deal or no?

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if they have a buy here pay here type of financing then i dont see why you couldnt walk in the shop and pay for it. im sure being under 25 and a sports bike wouldnt be the cheapest on insureance but i guess that depends on who you have.. i would pick it up.. looks good

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That seems like a decent deal for the miles but I've never purchased one either, although I'd like to this spring/summer.

Most of the questions you asked, we won't be able to answer.

If they'll come down on the price and if they'll let you walk in to make payments depends on the place you buy it from.

Plates and registration will depend on your state, you can probably just find your state DMV's website and I'm sure the fees will be on there.

Insurance, you can get quotes online. There's too many factors for someone here to give you an accurate estimate.

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That looks like a nice ride and the price isnt to bad

.vary tru about insureance mine went from $350 a year with my ninja 500 to $1000 with my new bike! but I dont think you will have such a high rate with a 600cc bike.

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I bought my 98 F3 with less than a thousand miles on it for $3200. But buying it from a shop is going to cost a bit more so that price sounds about right. I am 21 and my insurance is about $10 per month. Just liability though.

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registration and plates (in PA at least) are like $35.00 so you shouldn't be paying anymore than $50. 00 3000 miles are low for that bike so that price isn't unreasonable. Everyone comes down on the price if you haggle right.


For insurance, State Farm is your best bet but you need to have your car insured through them too. For my GSXR I was getting insurance quotes around $3500 a year from progressive, esurance and all those other companies. That with me being over 25, paid off bike and a perfect driving record. State farm gave me a price of $377 a year for full coverage for my 750


GSXR's are nice bikes, buy it and join the club :6

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Re: got some questions/opinions on used bike..
 

that's a horrible price, my 05 636 cost the same. That bike is worth no more than 2.5k get an 01+ so you'll have fuel injection over carbs

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well theres no way there gonna take 2.5 for it.. i'm not gonna have to jet this fucker am i?

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the SRAD gsxrs are heavy bikes, my 97 gsxr 750 barely keeps up with my buddy's stock 2002 gsxr 600 and my bike has been jetted and has a full exhaust. I would look for something a little newer, you will be happier just my 2 cents.

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not lookin to go really fast or anything like that. just want something to cruise on... go the beach, ride with some buddies ---- like that.

thanks for the input though guys.. much appreciated