WTB: good beginner bike (Austin)

[fof]

I am looking for a good beginner bike. Preferably a naked or sportbike 400-600cc. some cosmetic damage ok, but I want good mechanical condition. I have roughly 1500 to spend, something along the lines of a gs500.

[Tourmeister]

Welcome to the site! :wave:

There is a really nice GS 500 listed right here in our For Sale section. Great choice for a first bike!

[wildebube]

Here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16548) is the one Scott mentioned. It's a little more than what you're wanting to spend, but it looks like a great buy on a really nice GS500.

[fof]

yeah, ive been drooling over that bike for awhile =D
it looks like a great buy, but im a broke student, and still saving, Ill definitely buy it if its still available in a few weeks.

thanks for the post! I can't wait to get my first bike. :rider:

[1TallTXn]

Welcome, and good luck finding what you're looking for!
Taken the MSF course yet?

[fof]

thanks!

I took the MSF course two weekends ago, and got my license last weekend. now I just gotta find a bike =D

[1TallTXn]

thanks!

I took the MSF course two weekends ago, and got my license last weekend. now I just gotta find a bike =D
good deal. that waiting on the bike is not fun. it'll be worth it once you get a bike though :rider:

if you're in need of gear, be sure and check out the Pay It Forward section for cheap/free stuff.

[69firebird]

Well I still have a 1992 BMW K75 with less than 30,000 miles on it. It belongs to my son and he was asking $2,000 but I think he will come down a little on it. His e-mail is bigty34@hotmail.com
Name is Tyler. It has the digital shift indicator, clock, heated grips. It is not a bad bike for a beginner, Or an old timer either. Get with him. Or e-mail me at son_r@msn.com

[Red5]

Another option...

http://www.houstonsportbikenetwork.netfirms.com//forum/nfphpbb/viewtopic.php?t=9668

1991 Kawasaki Zehpyr 550
22,000+ Recent carb rebuild and valve check.
Good tires, brakes, and chain.
New levers, mirror, and clutch cable.
All work done at MU.
One dent in gas tank and minor cosmetic scratches. Pics to follow

$1500 OBO