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Thanks for this! Very appreciated.

Thanks for the reply on this. It is an interesting market and with the prices being lower, the percentages around depreciation often are the same percentage, but look like less (10% of a 30,000 dollar vehicle vs 10% of an 8,000 vehicle). It also seems that some bikes just really do well in...

Thanks everyone for your input and insight. I am in complete agreement with the posts that mention tax and freight etc. So when looking at the used ads vs the new ads and removing tax (as it is a wash) then the sticker price of the used ad vs the new ad is what I am looking at and was curious...

Super helpful! It was just something I was unsure about so this is great!

Hello All, I am looking at purchasing a bike in the near future/next season and have been watching the used ads here as well as other places like Kijiji. I am curious about pricing. As an example, I saw a few 2018 Honda Rebel 500 ABS bikes posted on Kijiji for around 6-$6500. Granted they are...

Thanks for the post and the insight. A buddy of mine had a sport bike recently stolen unfortunately and I was looking forward to riding it a couple of times to see how it felt, but I like the idea of trying the R3 as well. What makes you say Vulcan 500?

Thanks for posting that! It certainly looks great and I may circle back in the near future as I am still on the lookout and working through options. What are you hoping to replace it with out of curiosity? What is the new itch? haha

beautiful bike for sure!

I hadn't even considered that, but makes a lot of sense for people to do that. Something to be aware of! I also am considering looking at a 2017 Rebel 500 stock if I can find one used and it may be a next summer thing with the timing and myself being away through this summer rather than buying...

Great advice as well rather than worrying about finding the 'look' but moreso finding the right bike to learn on and then figure out what works and doesn't after spending some time. I like the idea of just stripping down the other pieces vs modifying, too.

Great points for sure and I read similar through the insurance threads that echo everything you say here. Thanks for the insight. Finding that balance of something used that is still desirable without breaking the bank and truly being able to learn and not worry about the items you mentioned.

Here are the ads that I saw that caught my eye and made consider a bobber. Happy to hear all insights and thoughts as it will all help me in the long run on any bike! Apparently I am still a Honda guy haha. Also considering a 2018 Rebel 500 as an alternative to have warranty. Honda shadow...

I will also look for that video!

Very helpful and thanks! I will post a couple of the ads that I saw so that I can get this valuable insight. I have never owned or spent any significant time on a street bike, so it is all new to me.

Thanks for this reply and completely makes sense to avoid. I saw a couple posted online that where made after 2000 and a stated in the ad that they were modified with blue collar bobber kits, but I appreciate the insight as well and its well taken. Thanks!

Thanks for this as well. Certainly seems to be some consensus around the bobber bikes out there. Can you share more about what you mean about $0 resale value? I will certainly check out the bikes that you list in your reply as well. So many options to explore.

Thanks for all of this and I noted from another posting on the insurance forum of the same advice to get the quotes and do the HW before purchasing anything. Truly appreciate the reply. I like the cruisers as well and spent my M2 course on a Rebel 300 and it was a great ride! Thanks for the...

Thanks for the reply, and I am curious why you say so? Any and all information is very helpful!

Good morning all! I just found this forum as I began my search for my first street bike. I grew up riding dirt bikes as a kid and was on a dirt bike before I could ride my bicycle without training wheels. I have had Hondas all my life and just completed my M2 course last weekend. Needless to...