Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 5897413)

How much do they want for the 06 Shadow 750? What does it have on it? Saddlebags, windshield, highway pegs, etc.?

I bought my 2005 Shadow with 8800 (if memory serves) miles for $4300. Vulcans are around the same price range. Seems to me that $3200 for a 12 year old bike with 22k on it is a little high. You should offer them less. Say "I'll give you $2500 today". They can either take it or leave it.

Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 5897416)

Yeah, those are 4k brand new. But they are small and not much power. How big are you? Does your wife plan to ride on it with you? Most people on here told me a Yamaha VStar 650 or something around that is a great size with which to start. Now that I have ridden mine for a few months, I agree with that.

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy! (Post 5897453)

I figured on CL, I'd offer them $2K if I decided to go that route. I really like what I'm reading about it, and it's a beautiful looking bike. The Shadow has 1,400 miles, no windshield but does have saddlebags. Also helps that I know the owner.

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy! (Post 5897453)

5-10 and about 230. Kinda figured the rebel would probably be a bit small. I know the power on it will be light, but primary use will be going to and from work, which tops out at 55 mph if I get on the bypass. Otherwise, tops out at 45.

Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 5897470)

What are they wanting for the Shadow?

Yeah, I would say that Rebel is definitely too small for you.

Originally Posted by wild1 (Post 5897544)

250cc is more than enough to carry an adult of any size 55mph.

Originally Posted by pr_capone (Post 5897606)

I have had a 250cc bike up to 116.

That said, I would never have one as my primary bike ever again. there simply is not enough power in that engine to get you out of a bad situation if needed.

Originally Posted by Crashride (Post 5752488)

I just want to chime in real quick and tell you I think either bike you choose is a great choice for your first bike. I also want to thank you for being smart and deciding to make your first choice for a bike a good one. A lot of guys bite off more than they can chew and hurt themselves or others. Will you grow out of it? Sure. Get a new one after you have got all the noob out of your riding, and are a master of that bike. Which will take longer than you think.
As far as the bike, the goldwing is a little bit heavier. If your strong then you cant go wrong either choice. Personally I lean towards the vulcan. Ride safe sir.

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy! (Post 5897523)

She's wanting $4,500 for the Shadow. Might be able to get her down to $4K, but she's offering to work with me on getting it off her hands since she's a coworker, and someone did the same thing for her on her first bike. Difference is on a $2K bike I'd be able to pay outright. On something more expensive, I'd have to wait or work something out financially.

Was wondering about the 250cc. That's what I rode this weekend on the training range, and it felt pretty good, but we spent most of the weekend in 2nd gear, touched a little into 3rd, but never opened it up at all.

Originally Posted by wild1 (Post 5897612)

there may have been situations in history where an engine's power saved someone and whacking the throttle was the best option to avoid that, but it's a one in a million situation. it's out of the same school where "i had to lay it down" comes from. it is something a person says to make them feel better about their performance in a situation but it's not true.

Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 5897659)

This happened to me on Saturday night about 11pm on 435.
Dude just ‘came on over’ into my lane;
I usually ride with the bike in the power band for this reason; a simple twist of the throttle and I was by him in no time. He didn’t even see me until iwas past him.

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy! (Post 5897395)

I'm wondering if it might be wise for me to spend less money on a smaller bike with plans to upgrade when I outgrow it. Spend less money knowing that at some point there's a decent chance I'll drop it or something. Seen some Honda Rebels (2008/2009 models, 250cc) for pretty damn cheap.

Originally Posted by pr_capone (Post 5897792)

see below



I have more than a few stories that sound the exact same.

Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 5897659)

This happened to me on Saturday night about 11pm on 435.
Dude just ‘came on over’ into my lane;
I usually ride with the bike in the power band for this reason; a simple twist of the throttle and I was by him in no time. He didn’t even see me until iwas past him.

This is also why I ride a bit more spirited in traffic – maybe 5-10 MPH faster than traffic (not rush hour mind you) so I don’t end up in some jacka** blindspot.

Originally Posted by wild1 (Post 5897829)

common sense tells us that braking puts distance between you and a car going the same direction faster than accelerating does.