Hello everyone,
My name is Joe. Got my M2 four years ago but never got to purchase a bike, was under a wrong impression that I need at least $12-15k to start the hobby, plus had a scooter accident 4 years ago that discouraged me a bit. Right now I am hoping to get a starter bike to enjoy the rest of the season as well as to hone my skills for the M exam before it gets expired next summer.
Don't know if it is the right place to ask this question, if not then hope someone can point me to the right place: I am either going spend around 5.5k - 6k on a brand new CBR300RA (I budgeted more because of the financing option). Or to buy a used CBR250RA for around 2.5k - 3k. The consensus on this forum is to buy a used one, however I am a bit lost on the private seller market because I don't have a clue what I am looking for (0 knowledge on the mechanics of a motorcycle, can't tell if a bike has been in an accident before, even having read through the guide provided in this forum).
Wondering if there are anyone experienced in the 2nd hand market that can guide me through my first purchase, or any inputs in regards of mechanical inspection would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
My name is Joe. Got my M2 four years ago but never got to purchase a bike, was under a wrong impression that I need at least $12-15k to start the hobby, plus had a scooter accident 4 years ago that discouraged me a bit. Right now I am hoping to get a starter bike to enjoy the rest of the season as well as to hone my skills for the M exam before it gets expired next summer.
Don't know if it is the right place to ask this question, if not then hope someone can point me to the right place: I am either going spend around 5.5k - 6k on a brand new CBR300RA (I budgeted more because of the financing option). Or to buy a used CBR250RA for around 2.5k - 3k. The consensus on this forum is to buy a used one, however I am a bit lost on the private seller market because I don't have a clue what I am looking for (0 knowledge on the mechanics of a motorcycle, can't tell if a bike has been in an accident before, even having read through the guide provided in this forum).
Wondering if there are anyone experienced in the 2nd hand market that can guide me through my first purchase, or any inputs in regards of mechanical inspection would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers