i think I'll give Chris a call....I was just quoted 800$ for a VStar250, $830 for a new Rebel 300, and $1400 for the Shadow750RS.....one reason being my 2 month of insurance 'gap' and increases throughout the industry. Such a crooked business....
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The Reasonably Priced Used Motorcycles for Sale Thread
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i think I'll give Chris a call....I was just quoted 800$ for a VStar250, $830 for a new Rebel 300, and $1400 for the Shadow750RS.....one reason being my 2 month of insurance 'gap' and increases throughout the industry. Such a crooked business....
That's some bull**** if they're hitting you for having a 2 month gap. Not surprising with this industry though.
JTR
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Ouch, I just dropped below $1400 for my 17 shadow, and it's only my second season.
Iceman
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I had an 02. I got rid of it because of the clip ons. I like to ride long days and they just weren't good for me. Love that engine though.
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matt365
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Pretty easy to put taller bars on an sv. Makes it a great all round streetbike for longer tours.
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boyoboy
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12 SV650 abs 13,000kms $3500.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes...bs/1359254880?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes...bs/1359254880?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
abkdt41
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Yeah i saw that and really wanted to pull the trigger but the riding position is not for me
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abkdt41
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Just a heads up ....my son had one and had to give it up due to riding position. Picked up an FZ8 and took cross Canada. Have a look for a FZ8 2013
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2013/06/07/2013-yamaha-fz8-review-unexpected-magic/
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2013/06/07/2013-yamaha-fz8-review-unexpected-magic/
bigpoppa
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It is fairly aggressive, not as bad as a SS but similar.
Do taller bars affect the handling? Or nah?
Am thinking about doing it
matt365
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My buddy did it to his sv. I have ridden his bike quite a bit. Its very comfortable.
I put taller vfr clip-ons on my vtr1000f. Much more streetable riding position. Made a world of difference. I rode that bike to Tennessee and back last year at this time, and we went the long way through Virginia.
Why the SV650? I thought you had an FZ-09?
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Turbonutt
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Or you could just get the naked version, harder to find but no clip ons. I just got rid of my 03 650S, I was fine for 3 or 4 hour rides, after that my back started to get sore. And if you're over 120 lbs. you'll want to do the suspension on it
I've had my 2006 SV650S since new. The first 9 years, I lived with the clip-ons and knocked out plenty of long days (900+ kms), but a few years ago I did the LSL Superbike bar conversion and it's helped me to keep enjoying this bike. It's a really nice motor and overall package, but the clip-ons make for a pretty aggressive riding position. The bar conversion allowed me to keep all the good and eliminate my growing complaint. The bike does handle a bit different with bars because they're wider than the clip-ons, resulting in more leverage and therefore lighter handling, plus the entire weight balance on the bike is altered. Complete front and rear suspension work along the way made a big difference with this bike too.
Not quite as aggressive as SS but not far off for the 650s. The naked is much more upright. I can do 3-4 hours on the 650s no problem (haven't tried anything longer yet) but YMMV. If you are planning longer rides you will definitely want an aftermarket seat.
Here is a good website to compare bike ergos: http://cycle-ergo.com/
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abkdt41
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Any idea what years the naked was available in Canada?
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moarmoto
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bigpoppa
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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-crui...er/1359602062?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
$2800 Looks really clean, for all of us secretly craving cruisers
Buyer willing to negotiate, located in ottawa though
$2800 Looks really clean, for all of us secretly craving cruisers
Buyer willing to negotiate, located in ottawa though
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Not fond of cruisers but that's a nice looking machine.
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