$2000 To Spare

deeno415 · September 9th, 2013, 09:29 AM

I was just wondering...

If you had $2000 dollars to spare towards getting another motorcycle, what type of motorcycle would you get?

I'm thinking about getting a project or ride ready bike, maybe. I'm up in the air as to what I should get. I'm considering: older 600cc sportbike, cafe racer, bobber, dual purpose, supermoto...

I guess I need some ideas/motivation as to what I should get.

So... how would you spend the $2000?

EDIT: I guess I probably should've said:

"If you ONLY had a total $2000 dollars to spend on another bike, what would you get and how would you make it street legal, track ready, running, something you'd use often... "

I know it's not much, and sure I'd love to add another zero... I don't want to use it as a down payment. I want to see what possibilities are out there with this type of budget.

Do you get a bike that needs a little 'tlc'? Do you spend the $2000 on a running bike that is ready to ride? Do you buy a 'project bike' for really cheap and use the rest to restore/customize?

What would you do?

csmith12 · September 9th, 2013, 09:33 AM

Tard or cafe, 100%

subxero · September 9th, 2013, 09:44 AM

Sumo or Aprilia RS125, two bikes that I just think would be fun to rip around on for leisure rides.

There is an RS125 for sale by me, I look at the website like every week and try and crunch numbers in my head to make it work which means that I shouldn't buy it.

2k would be enough money to make me buy it fo sho.

NevadaWolf · September 9th, 2013, 09:44 AM

Larger dual sport. Every time I go out I see fire roads or Jeep trails that I would love to explore but... No clearance on the Ninja.

bfpower · September 9th, 2013, 09:52 AM

Dual sport or a late 60s Bonneville.

ninjamunky85 · September 9th, 2013, 09:55 AM

Supermoto, probably as much fun as you can have on a motorcycle if you have a group to ride with.

adouglas · September 9th, 2013, 09:56 AM

Either a cafe racer or a track bike.

Cafe racer could be either something semi-authentic (e.g. Triumph) with enough mods to tweak it to my liking, or a project (e.g. Ryka).

Track bike could be a Ninjette, SV650 or older supersport. Since I already ride a GSXR on the street I'd probably lean towards a GSXR, but the less you spend on a track bike the more money you have for track days.

Fortunately for my wallet, there isn't enough room in my marriage for two motorcycles. So if I came into that $2000 it'd most likely go towards the mortgage....

csmith12 · September 9th, 2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

So if I came into that $2000 it'd most likely go towards the mortgage....

rasta · September 9th, 2013, 10:48 AM

I'd sell my 250 and get a 300. Oooor get some cruiser

CC Cowboy · September 9th, 2013, 11:04 AM

I'd need to add a zero to that $2000 to get something. Two grand doesn't buy anything I'd really want (as far as a bike goes).

choneofakind · September 9th, 2013, 11:25 AM

$2000? I'd buy a badass trailer and hitch for my little scion, spend the rest on front end suspension and new boots/gloves and get ready for some track days.

I don't need any other bikes.

deeno415 · September 9th, 2013, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I'd need to add a zero to that $2000 to get something. Two grand doesn't buy anything I'd really want (as far as a bike goes).

But if you only had $2000... how would you use it to get another (running) bike?

deeno415 · September 9th, 2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

I'd sell my 250 and get a 300. Oooor get some cruiser

I've been playing around with that idea...

I kinda want something I need to wrench on a bit.

alex.s · September 9th, 2013, 11:35 AM

$2k? ride whatcha got. use the 2k for **** you need when it comes up.

CC Cowboy · September 9th, 2013, 11:36 AM

I'd low ball for a ZR-1, ZX7RR, KZ1000R, or a GS1000S. Maybe an H1 or H2.

JohnnyBravo · September 9th, 2013, 11:39 AM

I'd try to find a write off 300 for a track bike!!!

deeno415 · September 9th, 2013, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

$2k? ride whatcha got. use the 2k for **** you need when it comes up.

But I want just as many bikes as you!

alex.s · September 9th, 2013, 12:38 PM

trust me. you don't. get one good bike that works. and put your money in the gas tank, and only fix things that you need to fix (no cosmetics)

Alex · September 9th, 2013, 01:29 PM

MR2Aaron · September 9th, 2013, 01:57 PM

I'd spend about $1500 - $1800 on something in mostly serviceable condition, and the rest of the money fixing whatever was needed to get it rideable. At that price point, that's pretty much your only option.

Now, if you increased the number to say $5000 - $6000, this gets a lot more interesting, as that opens up a lot more options, including new entry level bikes, and a wide variety of used ones.

deeno415 · September 9th, 2013, 02:08 PM

YunMing · September 9th, 2013, 02:28 PM

Not too many bikes you can get for 2000. If possible i'd get a drz400 or a xr650r

Singh2jz · September 9th, 2013, 02:31 PM

If I had 2 grand to spare, I'd be sooo happy. I'd just dump it in my pregen

ally99 · September 9th, 2013, 03:30 PM

I'd sell my 250 and with the money from that and the extra $2k, I'd buy a new 300! Soon!

CC Cowboy · September 9th, 2013, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

If I had 2 grand to spare, I'd be sooo happy, I'd just dump

Happy.

Aggrotech · September 9th, 2013, 06:58 PM

'13 636 or an 08 cbr 600rr.

sexiest bikes ever.

verboten1 · September 9th, 2013, 07:03 PM

I'd buy a ninja 250 and keep my KLR

Singh2jz · September 9th, 2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Happy.

CC strikes again..haha

KawiKid860 · September 9th, 2013, 09:31 PM

Me personally, either a late 90s DR350 or a DRZ400. 2 grand aint enough to get one in sumo trim though but that's okay

deeno415 · September 9th, 2013, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YunMing

Not too many bikes you can get for 2000. If possible i'd get a drz400 or a xr650r

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Me personally, either a late 90s DR350 or a DRZ400. 2 grand aint enough to get one in sumo trim though but that's okay

I've been eying a couple CBR 600 F4i's (early 2000) just around $2K...

How do you guys like your CBR's?

Sirref · September 9th, 2013, 09:56 PM

ok, if I came into 2 grand I would use it to pay off my 300. now if I came into 2 grand, didn't have a bike or any other serious bills for it then I would get my hands on a supermoto for sure, can't really find any sport bikes in that range that aren't a potential monetary risk due to age (i.e. more than 10 years old. pregen 250 doesn't count but I've been there done that and kinda still have the remains lol) if you upped it to 3-4000 then a solid sport/track bike would be plausible but really a supermoto can do that anyway.

so yea, a supermoto and gas/insurance for said supermoto

Asspire · September 9th, 2013, 10:00 PM

Two stroke. Nothing like 6 foot smoke stacks to get ya going.

Two stroke 250 or 350 is all you need. Just ask @Vintage Smoke

KawiKid860 · September 9th, 2013, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeno415

I've been eying a couple CBR 600 F4i's (early 2000) just around $2K...

How do you guys like your CBR's?

I like it a lot. I hated it for a while but that was due to shoddy maintenance from the POs and me expecting it to be like a brand new bike. Now that I've taken care of that stuff, got new tires and brakes, etc it pretty much is like a brand new bike. Very, very fast. Sounds freaking amazing. It rides very smooth, handles amazingly, especially with a new Dunlop Q3 up front. turns out the old Pirelli it had was over 6 years old... and even with that on it it still handled pretty dang good! It gets a lot of attention/compliments/etc. Mine personally is pretty rashed up but most people don't notice and just tell me it's a sweet bike. A lot of people are curious about it because they don't know of the pre-RR CBR600s and are surprised it's a 2001 lol. It's very comfortable for me, actually it fits me perfectly. My Ninja is a bit more awkward for me to sit on. It's not as aggressive as newer bikes but it is fairly leaned over, and it IS still a supersport despite what some people say. Seating position is personal preference though, I'd probably be just comfy on a more aggressive bike as on my F4i. Better overall street bike than modern 600s (excluding the 636) in terms of power delivery, but honestly it peaks at 12,500 rpms and redlines at 14,200, that's a peaky engine by my definition. It's not as grunty as my 500 but coming from a 250 it's going to feel like a rocket powered torque monster. You won't ever need to go past 5-6k... but you will want to. And when you do, it won't be legal and it will be fun.

$2k isn't a bad price for an F4i but you get what you pay for. Though it's probably one of the better older bikes to get.. reliable as dirt, thick frame, etc.

KawiKid860 · September 9th, 2013, 10:15 PM

Where the heck are you guys seeing $2,000 supermotos? $3k is like the starting point for an older CONVERTED DRZ400S to SM without any of the goodies! Don't think I've seen a factory SM for under 4k, and one with an FCR carb, E model/stage 1 cams, etc will go for a premium.

And that's for a DRZ...

Even a $1500 dual sport + a set of 17s, tires and the cost of installation + tax and registration comes to $3k anyways and you're still riding on a $1500 dirt bike chassis (aka garbage)

Don't mean to be a buzzkill but OP was asking somewhat legitly what he could get for 2 grand lol.

Sirref · September 9th, 2013, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Where the heck are you guys seeing $2,000 supermotos? $3k is like the starting point for an older CONVERTED DRZ400S to SM without any of the goodies!

exactly, convert it yourself. It's not that difficult though for 2,000 you are pushing it

deeno415 · September 9th, 2013, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Where the heck are you guys seeing $2,000 supermotos? $3k is like the starting point for an older CONVERTED DRZ400S to SM without any of the goodies! Don't think I've seen a factory SM for under 4k, and one with an FCR carb, E model/stage 1 cams, etc will go for a premium.

And that's for a DRZ...

Even a $1500 dual sport + a set of 17s, tires and the cost of installation + tax and registration comes to $3k anyways and you're still riding on a $1500 dirt bike chassis (aka garbage)

Don't mean to be a buzzkill but OP was asking somewhat legitly what he could get for 2 grand lol.

Thank you Murphey!

I am trying to see what is possible with the given budget...

I would love to do a custom Virago into such:

OR

...but I don't think it's possible with given budget.

Still, I'd love to see what the possibilities are...

Rugby Winger · September 10th, 2013, 01:01 AM

I would sit on the cash. I don't want any more motorcycles. One is enough for me.

jokesonyou24 · September 10th, 2013, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeno415

I was just wondering...

If you had $2000 dollars to spare towards getting another motorcycle,

I'd get my FIRST bike

Kokosun · September 10th, 2013, 01:07 AM

An old, (but low mileage) ZX6R.

csmith12 · September 10th, 2013, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

Sumo or Aprilia RS125, two bikes that I just think would be fun to rip around on for leisure rides.

There is an RS125 for sale by me, I look at the website like every week and try and crunch numbers in my head to make it work which means that I shouldn't buy it.

2k would be enough money to make me buy it fo sho.

hmmmm... the 125 idea is great. Because it's small enough to rail on the kart track. SUPER CHEAP TRACK DAYS!

September 9th, 2013, 09:29 AM	#1
deeno415 ninjette.org guru Name: Dino Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow) Posts: 441	$2000 To Spare I was just wondering... If you had $2000 dollars to spare towards getting another motorcycle, what type of motorcycle would you get? I'm thinking about getting a project or ride ready bike, maybe. I'm up in the air as to what I should get. I'm considering: older 600cc sportbike, cafe racer, bobber, dual purpose, supermoto... I guess I need some ideas/motivation as to what I should get. So... how would you spend the $2000? EDIT: I guess I probably should've said: "If you ONLY had a total $2000 dollars to spend on another bike, what would you get and how would you make it street legal, track ready, running, something you'd use often... " I know it's not much, and sure I'd love to add another zero... I don't want to use it as a down payment. I want to see what possibilities are out there with this type of budget. Do you get a bike that needs a little 'tlc'? Do you spend the $2000 on a running bike that is ready to ride? Do you buy a 'project bike' for really cheap and use the rest to restore/customize? What would you do? __________________________________________________ Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. *Sorry, I don't speak Spanish... I'm Filipino!* Last futzed with by deeno415; September 9th, 2013 at 11:24 AM. Reason: I'm a dumba$$

September 9th, 2013, 09:33 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Tard or cafe, 100% __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 9th, 2013, 09:44 AM	#3
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	Sumo or Aprilia RS125, two bikes that I just think would be fun to rip around on for leisure rides. There is an RS125 for sale by me, I look at the website like every week and try and crunch numbers in my head to make it work which means that I shouldn't buy it. 2k would be enough money to make me buy it fo sho. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

September 9th, 2013, 09:44 AM	#4
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September 9th, 2013, 09:55 AM	#6
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September 9th, 2013, 09:52 AM	#5
bfpower ninjette.org mafioso Name: Ben Location: Dillon, MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337	Dual sport or a late 60s Bonneville.

September 9th, 2013, 09:56 AM	#7
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Either a cafe racer or a track bike. Cafe racer could be either something semi-authentic (e.g. Triumph) with enough mods to tweak it to my liking, or a project (e.g. Ryka). Track bike could be a Ninjette, SV650 or older supersport. Since I already ride a GSXR on the street I'd probably lean towards a GSXR, but the less you spend on a track bike the more money you have for track days. Fortunately for my wallet, there isn't enough room in my marriage for two motorcycles. So if I came into that $2000 it'd most likely go towards the mortgage.... __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
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September 9th, 2013, 10:48 AM	#9
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	I'd sell my 250 and get a 300. Oooor get some cruiser
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September 9th, 2013, 11:04 AM	#10
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I'd need to add a zero to that $2000 to get something. Two grand doesn't buy anything I'd really want (as far as a bike goes). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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September 9th, 2013, 11:25 AM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	$2000? I'd buy a badass trailer and hitch for my little scion, spend the rest on front end suspension and new boots/gloves and get ready for some track days. I don't need any other bikes.
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September 9th, 2013, 11:35 AM	#14
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	$2k? ride whatcha got. use the 2k for **** you need when it comes up. __________________________________________________

September 9th, 2013, 11:36 AM	#15
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I'd low ball for a ZR-1, ZX7RR, KZ1000R, or a GS1000S. Maybe an H1 or H2. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 9th, 2013, 11:39 AM	#16
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I'd try to find a write off 300 for a track bike!!! __________________________________________________

September 9th, 2013, 12:38 PM	#18
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	trust me. you don't. get one good bike that works. and put your money in the gas tank, and only fix things that you need to fix (no cosmetics) __________________________________________________

September 9th, 2013, 01:29 PM	#19
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September 9th, 2013, 01:57 PM	#20
MR2Aaron ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Pflugerville, TX Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 154	I'd spend about $1500 - $1800 on something in mostly serviceable condition, and the rest of the money fixing whatever was needed to get it rideable. At that price point, that's pretty much your only option. Now, if you increased the number to say $5000 - $6000, this gets a lot more interesting, as that opens up a lot more options, including new entry level bikes, and a wide variety of used ones.

September 9th, 2013, 02:08 PM	#21
deeno415 ninjette.org guru Name: Dino Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow) Posts: 441	__________________________________________________ Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. *Sorry, I don't speak Spanish... I'm Filipino!*

September 9th, 2013, 02:28 PM	#22
YunMing ninjette.org member Name: Alexander Location: Santa Rosa Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): (Sold) 2007 Red Ninja 250r, 2003 Cbr 600 F4i Posts: 137	Not too many bikes you can get for 2000. If possible i'd get a drz400 or a xr650r

September 9th, 2013, 02:31 PM	#23
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	If I had 2 grand to spare, I'd be sooo happy. I'd just dump it in my pregen __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

September 9th, 2013, 03:30 PM	#24
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I'd sell my 250 and with the money from that and the extra $2k, I'd buy a new 300! Soon! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

September 9th, 2013, 06:58 PM	#26
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	'13 636 or an 08 cbr 600rr. sexiest bikes ever.

September 9th, 2013, 07:03 PM	#27
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	I'd buy a ninja 250 and keep my KLR __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

September 9th, 2013, 09:31 PM	#29
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Me personally, either a late 90s DR350 or a DRZ400. 2 grand aint enough to get one in sumo trim though but that's okay

September 9th, 2013, 09:56 PM	#31
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	ok, if I came into 2 grand I would use it to pay off my 300. now if I came into 2 grand, didn't have a bike or any other serious bills for it then I would get my hands on a supermoto for sure, can't really find any sport bikes in that range that aren't a potential monetary risk due to age (i.e. more than 10 years old. pregen 250 doesn't count but I've been there done that and kinda still have the remains lol) if you upped it to 3-4000 then a solid sport/track bike would be plausible but really a supermoto can do that anyway. so yea, a supermoto and gas/insurance for said supermoto

September 9th, 2013, 10:00 PM	#32
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	Two stroke. Nothing like 6 foot smoke stacks to get ya going. Two stroke 250 or 350 is all you need. Just ask @Vintage Smoke

September 9th, 2013, 10:15 PM	#34
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Where the heck are you guys seeing $2,000 supermotos? $3k is like the starting point for an older CONVERTED DRZ400S to SM without any of the goodies! Don't think I've seen a factory SM for under 4k, and one with an FCR carb, E model/stage 1 cams, etc will go for a premium. And that's for a DRZ... Even a $1500 dual sport + a set of 17s, tires and the cost of installation + tax and registration comes to $3k anyways and you're still riding on a $1500 dirt bike chassis (aka garbage) Don't mean to be a buzzkill but OP was asking somewhat legitly what he could get for 2 grand lol.

September 10th, 2013, 01:01 AM	#37
Rugby Winger ninjette.org member Name: Roderick Location: Missouri City, Texas (Greater Houston) Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 60	I would sit on the cash. I don't want any more motorcycles. One is enough for me.

September 10th, 2013, 01:07 AM	#39
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	An old, (but low mileage) ZX6R.

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