Quote from: MrIncredible on March 27, 2010, 06:38:53 AM
Now that I think about it, IMO, one of the best things to do is either go to the next moto show, or hit up the local dealerships, and let her sit on everything. Buy whatever doesn't feel intimidating and is a low price/power.

She has sat on dirtbikes / enduro style and really likes the feel of them.

That is why she is leaning in that direction of a bike to purchase

plus..........


I'll get to play with it too 

Suzuki TU250.  Perfect starter bike. 

I test rode the xt250 before buying my crf230L.  The xt is better for on road manners, and, I like the styling better.  With that said, I wanted the 6 speed transmission of the crf and the Honda was a better off road trailie.  The xt250 styling is much more refined then the crf, it even has a digital speedo!  You can't go wrong with both bikes, and if you buy used, you can make much of your return on investment when and if you decide to sell.  Hope that helps. 

Quote from: cyrus buelton on March 27, 2010, 06:18:22 AM

Came across this guy locally:

2008 Yamaha XT 250. Any first hand thoughts??

How is the price? Doesn't look like it will sell, so maybe I can lowball him as he appears to most likely be desparate.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-Yamaha-XT250_W0QQitemZ120546186474QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item1c111cd4ea

Low mileage.  Looks pretty good from the pictures.  I am in Canada so the price will be harder for me to figure out.  I think the '08 is identical to the '09 though.  Your wife is taller than me, but I think she would really like the bike.  It is a really fun bike.

Quote from: cyrus buelton on March 27, 2010, 07:01:03 AM
She has sat on dirtbikes / enduro style and really likes the feel of them.

That is why she is leaning in that direction of a bike to purchase

plus..........


I'll get to play with it too 

there are so many one liners in this statement...

I am going to call the seller once his auction closes and it doesn't sell.

I need to do some research about the seller.

He is claiming to charge 7% Sales Tax and 30$ Title Transfer Fee.


The only reason this makes any sense is if he is in fact a dealer, which I highly doubt.

First of all, if he has a dealers license, he is violating Ohio State Consumer Law on his Title Fee.

The maximum that can be charged is 15$.


Something doesn't seem right about the seller, but I can take care of that by speaking with him.

If this is a private sale.......you pay the 7% tax when you register it!

Quote from: herm (not herb) on March 27, 2010, 08:13:49 AM
there are so many one liners in this statement...

Yes, yes indeed after re-reading.

Kawasaki KLX300?

Quote from: NuTTs on March 30, 2010, 12:16:26 AM
Ducati 1098 Dark?

fixed it...you spelled Kawasaki wrong