Got really lucky on my first bike in February. Bought it on FB Marketplace for only 1700 after negotiation. 2019 Benelli TNT 300. He put almost 10k miles on it but bikes in great shape and absolute blast to ride. Love the videos man, I'm still a super beginner and love the content. Stay Safe my guy.
I love when you talk about the FZ6. It's such an overlooked gem. Great power that's manageable, comfy ergos, SUPER reliable R6 based engine, and it doesn't look half bad.
not gonna lie to you yammie, where i come from, a 10 year old bikes are often in great condition while 10 year old cars have more rust than my underwear after almost t-boning a car
the farther north you get the better used bikes become. I am in a state that borders canada, theres still 2019 models on dealership floors and many used bikes are pretty much new.
@@valtterig Ahh salt, that makes sense. I’m a Kiwi, our north island is pretty warm so no need for salt on the roads. The major rusting problems we have here is cars living too close to the ocean unprotected
@@izzy031096 i see, the rust is pretty big problem here and every car should be coated with anticorrosion agent. For example my friends car (2006) had holes in the chasis
Bought a 2007 FZ6 new. Still love it and use it as my primary bike 48k miles later. It wasn't my first bike, but I did buy it with only a couple thousand miles of riding experience and do believe if you have self control and keep it under 10k rpms until you get use to it is great for a starter bike.
@@davidklementis5913 haha..keep it under 10k rpm..yeah. Anything above 8k rpm scares the crap out of me at the moment. But the power aside, it's a dream to handle around the twisty roads.
all 10 minutes was yammie noob peak content and the “internet motorcycle” was the absolute cherry on top. genuinely made me laugh out loud which is rare. i missed your videos bro glad im watching again
1:07 This is not a "catapult"... This is a glorious trebuchet!! A powerful siege engine able to throw a projectile of 90kg(198lb) to 300m(328 yards) thanks to a brilliant couterweight system!! (otherwise, nice video)
I bought an 06 fz6 for $2500 about 7 years ago to introduce me to sport bikes since all I had ridden was dirt bikes and klrs. It's still runs great and has been a fantastic beginner bike that not only taught me but my husband and a few friends as well!
Just picked up my FZ6 as my first bike and was happy to see it listed here as a good option! Would’ve eased my mind 2 months ago when i was making the decision lol. Mine is a little pricier with lower miles and a fz6n conversion but it’s been a ton of fun.
@@JamieMorrisfigure8productions mine was 3,700 at 14k miles with solid mods so I don’t need to touch anything. Had a hard time finding good options around me so paid the little premium for a solid option
Talk to local mechanics about bikes for sale. They know everyone. My mechanic helped me get a mint 1991 honda cb750 for $500 as a starter bike Edit: I got it cheap because the seller wasn't concerned about making money. They just wanted to help someone fall in love with the sport
I pulled the trigger on a Buell Blast 500 that was listed as a nonrunner at a sketchy car dealership/ gun store in south tucson. Bringing Buddy back to life was a wonderful experience and i feel a bond with the bike now thats hard to describe. I highly reccomend saving or bringing a bike back to life
Doubled it and got a 2015 Yamaha FZ-07 for $5k. Just finished the MSS course yesterday and I'm getting my license today. Just starting out my biking adventure!
@Thomas B Is it a deal? I thought it was just a pretty fair price, got it at a local motorsports dealer that sell jet skis and that sort of thing, look around and you'll get lucky
I have the same exact bike on the thumb nail. Its a 05 yamaha fz6s galaxy blue. And it's my first bike. Fast and super reliable! I put 14,000 in 4 yrs. It has 32,000 miles and rides like new.
05 FZ6 is my first bike. Looks exactly like the one in the thumbnail. Only put about 400 miles on it, but it's been great so far. So happy to see it as the thumbnail! :D
I paid $1500 for my 2009 Honda shadow 750 with only 10k on the bike. I brought it from a co worker who took very good care of it and had all the paperwork for the service. I'm loving my bike
Beginners, consider the Suzuki DR 200: Simple and hilarious 🔥 It’s my third bike and I still have a blast riding it! 20HPs of go-anywhere happiness. Can reach ~75 (depending on what you had for breakfast) 🤣
I didn’t want the headache so I saved all winter and bought myself a ‘19 SV650 ABS brand new for $6K from a dealership. First bike ever and it scared me but I’ve gotten to know her well and I love it. It sucked not having the extra money to play with all winter but was well worth it when I rode her for the first time and it’s awesome knowing she’s mine 100% with no loans or payments to make.
I spent 3k on a Fz6 with 30k miles but man she is near mint for the age. Engine is solid and full of power. Been riding it for over a month now with no regrets. I may have over payed but to me it was worth it. I know the dude was not going any lower. He owned it for 10 years and you could tell he really didnt want to get rid of it. I am the 3rd owner. FInding decent bikes around here isnt all great and I wasnt about to let someone else get it. I didnt ask any questions besides when can I come look at it.
My coworker sold his 2008 FZ6 to me for $1500. Got the homie discount. It hadn't been turned on in 2 years. Spent the week fixing it up and it's incredible. I love it so much more than my old xsr700
My bike is a '92 XJ600, paid the guy $1200 and it runs perfectly, the previous owner had just done a valve job, rebuilt the carbs, and put a brand new clutch pack in it. I had to get a valve cover gasket and I have clutch springs on the way but everything else on it is just about mint. The biggest thing in looking for a cheap bike or cheap car is patience, you've got to wait for a good enough deal to come along. That's at least out here in the country, where most bikes are really just toys and aren't driven/taken out of the garage unless the weather's nice.
Got my first bike a year ago. 2007 Yamaha FZ6 with 8200 miles on it. I payed the asking price of $2850. I've had no regrets on my purchase. Bought it on Craigslist from an older gentleman who wanted to get a moped because his wife couldn't get on the yamaha anymore. This bike has been great. Haven't had to put a dime in it other than standard maintenance. You can definitely find a cheap low miles bike if you look hard enough.
The FZ6 was my first bike almost 3 years ago and I want another one 🤘🏼🤘🏼 Such a good machine. Scooped a mint one for $2k from a guy in the Air Force whose wife didn’t want a motorcycle around because they just had a daughter. Those are the circumstances you gotta look for to get a good deal 🙌🏼
I used to own an FZ6 S2 2007 with a full exhaust Leo Vince Evo system, holy shit the sound. Very good bike super comfy, much more than other touring bikes I've ridden. These days I'm riding less and I'm on a 2003 FZS 600 Fazer. The sound is just as good, as is the bike but it doesn't have abs or fuel injection.
First bike I ever bought was a 2019 Ninja 400 in July 2019 for about 6k. No regrets whatsoever. However, 2 years later, I am ready for a little more power...
@@Josh-cw8by Because I still have plenty of fun on it and while I want more power at this point in time, it wasn't what I needed for my first year or so. It's got plenty of pep for a beginner without getting you into too much trouble.
I bought my first bike off Facebook Marketplace for $1,000 in March of 2020 and I didn’t fall down the Yammie video rabbit hole until the pandemic shut everything down like a week later. If I’d known then what I know now.... anyway I spent my first year wrenching more than riding and bought a brand new bike at the end of 2020 so that 2021 would be different. What did I buy? A 2020 Vulcan S. 😂 ITS NOT A 5/10 SPITE, YOU HITLER!
Bought my first bike exactly one year ago. A 2004 Honda cbf 600 with 15k km ( about 9k miles) for 2500 euros. Really nice condition. There are some nice gems even for small money
I bought a 2004 FZ6 in great shape, 26k miles, for $2,200 as my first bike last summer. It has been amazing, and perfectly mechanically sound. I'm just now putting on new tires (Pirelli Angel Gt) and about to swap to a larger sprocket, power commander and aftermarket exhaust.
Just got a 2007 Yamaha FZ6N last week for 3000€, upgraded from a 2009 Honda CBR125R, and WHAT A BIKE!!! It has so much usable power, and as I only have 1 year prior experience with riding in general, I find it to be the BEST BEGINNERR BIKE and I suggest to any new rider looking for something to grow into, to take it into serious consideration - LOVE IT
Truth. Horses for courses. It's fun to redline shift through 1st and 2nd into third and still be under 45mph. On a big bike you might be going 45 by the time you stop slipping the clutch. If I never rode on freeways I'd probably still be running a 300-400 cc bike.
just bought my first bike. an 08 ninja 250. paid 2700 out the door from a dealership. have put 15 miles on it just getting comfy riding around town. its easily the most overlooked BEGINNER bike. . . ppl recommending starting on anything over 400ccs are just trying to upsell bigger models. for the average joes. cannot beat a 250-400cc bike. beginners DONT need a bike thatll do anything over 120 and most time shuldnt even be doing that
If you live in California taking a motorcycle safety course is a very good way to get a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Next, I urge you to look for a bike with antilock brakes. Antilock brakes cut your death risk about in half provided you are already riding safe and sober. I have a big tall Kawasaki Concours (not a starter bike) that can skid and flip if the rear wheel is locked up as in an emergency stop. The bike loves to float along at 85 to 95 mph. But what if the truck a 1/2 mile ahead loses a ladder? Roads can have bad stuff on them and ABS brakes are to help you survive the likely trouble you may see. Used motorcycles, as well as a bike given to you by a friend usually need to replace the battery. A tired battery stresses the charging system and causes light bulbs to burn out due to high voltage developed at high rpms. It is less hassle to replace the battery on your terms at home. Use the owners manual, get the needed tools, and compare the replacement battery at the parts house side by side with the old battery.
Thanks Yam, this is great timing. I am looking to spend under 3k on my second bike, though I haven't ridden in over a decade, so it may as well be a first bike. I appreciate all the great content, keep it up!
Just bought my first bike a month ago on Craigslist...with the help of my dad who’s been riding his while life basically and bought a cb500f with 6k miles for 3500. I didn’t have my liscence so my dad test drove it and made sure everything looked great and we loaded it on my pickup truck and went home. I got legal and I’ve already put over a thousand miles on it. Thank you pappa noob for giving me the courage do go out and live my dream on two wheels!
I’ve been riding bikes for 16 years and currently own a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 SA, will never get rid of it. Is all the bike I need. Get it above 10k rpm and away you go. Plenty fast enough to get yourself into trouble. Bought it with 7000 miles on the clock for £1900. Will get other bikes but this bike is never leaving my garage. For the money I don’t think you can get better.
I'm new to bikes been toying around with the thought for like 2 months...reading and looking at videos and I found yammie, sweet papa yammie...only channel I like so far so had to subscribe 👍..here i am set my class for next month and getting my gear in order until then even went to look at a bike already (new not used)...wanna spend more time riding not fixing....thanks yammiee your vids are awesome 👌
Got a 99 Honda NT 650 Deuaville. Yes, carbs, no not a lot of adjusting needed, cheap insurance, reliable af engine, pannierbags and perfect for touring with my GF 1600 bucks
I just picked up my 2nd bike from Facebook marketplace! $2500 2 owner, 2001 GSXR 600 with 6,000 miles on it, runs like it just came out of the dealership :) couldn’t be happier
My 1965 Greyhound bus has 3.7 million miles on it. Somehow I doubt there’s a motorcycle with anywhere close to as many miles, especially one that runs & drives perfectly. Old Greyhound buses are the high mileage kings for a reason.
Listen to Papa Yam. I made the fatal mistake 16 years ago with my first bike. I bought a "cheap" Yamaha R6 that was 4 hours away. I got it home and realized the forks were slightly bent, there was frame damage hiding under the fairings, and there was no electricals running to the turn signals. Spend a little more money on something that's solid and might not be as sexy as that cool beater race bike...
Search a large area around you. Some great first bikes for under 1500. Don't waist you money on a first bike. Either you will learn you don't want to ride or learn what you don't like or learn what you thought you like but don't enjoy. Either way you will be selling it either the get a nicer bike or to get out of riding. Will get you money out
Saw the thumbnail, NOW'S MY CHANCE! 2008 FZ6 low low 64k miles, barely broke in. Naked conversion LED 7" headlight. No rear stand needed as this has a center stand. Valves done around 54k, so not needed for another 14k miles. Never raced, never touched a track. NO major damage, minor scuffs. New oil and brake fluid. Possibly selling because I inherited a motorcycle. $2500 FIRM No Lowballers, I know what I got. ;)
2 years ago I bought a Kawasaki ZR-7 as my first bike for 1700€ (2000$), 57000 km/35000 mi, two dents in the tank, no rust. She’s an absolute beauty, a bit slow but the sound of the air cooled 4 cylinder engine is just jaw dropping. The only expenses I had were maintenance costs. The only thing I had to repair was the fuel pipe for 70€/80$. So I wouldn’t say that ALL bikes for 2500$ or less are garbage.
Something to keep in mind for the Texas guys too. In Texas you no longer pay taxes based on what you paid for the motorcycle. Instead you pay taxes based on the value of the motorcycle. So if you got a great deal on a newer more expensive bike be prepared to pay a bit more in taxes.
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Just want to say this, if you're looking for something cheap, easy to work on, some assembly required at purchase (easy assembly items) and one that can be easily registered and insured for on road use check out the hawk 250 EFI on amazon. For $2000 your getting a brand new bike that is fuel injected and can be registered and insured in i believe 48 or 49 states. Now it's only a 250cc (it's a 230cc actual) so like 17.4 hp but it's a great machine to learn on. Its slow, geared for off road with on road capabilities and gives you a start into the sport. It's a cheap bike that is actually reliable... i own one and it's what got me into motorcycles. There are some videos out on them including on Bikes and Beards. Also the motor is a Honda clone and is practically bullet proof...
#1. If you’re not mechanically inclined, Get something with EFI. Carbs will gum up and clog. Something that ran great last fall can suddenly run like a turd come spring.
I wonder how many riders in the US get put off biking as they buy something with 100hp as first bike. In France I started on 125s and now a restricted A2 Ducati, even with those i had a learning curve so the US approach seems a bit reliant on self restraint which none of us have 😎
Can't say I agree with that too much. I feel like either someone's a rider at heart or they're not. Obviously starting on a liter bike isn't a smart move, but 100hp isn't really too bad. My first bike has 98 I believe and I had no issues hoping on getting going. I hit top speed my second day of riding. But I've realized speed isn't everything. I have more fun taking turns than going all out on the highway. If someone can't control 100hp, then maybe they should take more time on something smaller to learn the fundamentals, ir maybe they're just too reckless, but overall I believe 100hp is perfectly acceptable on a first bike.
Pretty much every bike rider I know started after 24 and learned on a 600cc bike or more because the tiered shit is only for young people. When I did my lessons it was on a 100hp Honda Hornet and my first bike was a FZ6 S2. This was in the EU and more than a decade ago.
Scored a 2013 cb 1100 for 3k, gentleman needed his roof replaced amd i gave him that, it has 10k on it but it looks brand new, best bike ive ever owned!
I bought a 2008 Suzuki M50 with 15,000km(9000miles) for $2000CAD in November. I drove it around my neighbourhood and it seems perfectly fine. I'm taking my Class 6 motorcycle license test next month. I think it was a pretty good deal.
An HVAC tech sold my in laws the Shadow 750 that I have now. His wife was tired of looking at it taking up space in the garage so it was sold for $200. The last thing that needed replaced was the fuel petcock (an $80 part). Know what I did? Blew the petcock out with air, and it's been running great ever since 🤣. I believe it needs a chain, since I need to adjust it again (or I didn't get the cross bolt tight). It's been laid over once, so the tank, shock and shifter are mangled but since I'm a noob that's fine 🤣.
I've owned 3 bikes and the encounters have ranged from needs a quick tune to deadly, first bike I got was a cg125 as I recall it was owned by a barber who used it to run to work in london and was about to take his test so he could ride the 600 he had waiting...he failed that test and was basically screwed for 2 weeks...don't be like this. He told me it had an idling issue but still ran which for £500 was worth it to me because I kinda already knew what was wrong. Sure enough start it up it idles at 3k drove it around the corner got off pulled my screwdriver out and turned down the idle speed and it has ran great ever since, although there was a small issue where the choke lever would click up to full if i went over a bump too fast which kills the engine immediately and if you don't know about it is a pain to get running again since it only has a kickstart...ofc once you know you just click the choke off start and go. My second bike was a ZZR600 for £600 again I KNOW going in something is wrong here but maybe it's an easy fix the guy says it has trouble going into 5-6 but will if you're gentle...what he meant was it will jump unexpectedly out of gear and the gearbox will lock up randomly...I gunned it ONCE (because I'm young and dumb) the rear wheel locked up at 130mph and the skidmark left by the wheel was the least of my concerns...my poor underwear... I'm genuinely lucky to be alive. However after a bit of research and a brand new gearbox from an old stock zzr6 that got totalled for £100 and she's toured all over england and she's STILL going after being stood for 2 years because I moved to germany and there are weird registration/licence issues. (just a side note...the gearbox was missing teeth and dogs selector fork limbs and the selector drum had ways stamped down it was a real mess) Most recently I bought an xj600 diversion (as I understand it basically the same as the FZ6 but without water cooling and side mount exhaust) I did the inspection properly although the guy was very detailed with all the work that had been done to get her almost brand new and from the look of his garage I believe him test ride and everything and for £1500 I can't say enough good things (admittedly i have not been able to ride much because of stupid german registration systems) runs great super comfortable and REALLY easy so much so my wife's had a go on it in the car park a few times with NO prior driving knowledge at all really and now that bike is hers when she has a licence. You CAN get a fixer bike and make it work but for the love of god not as your first bike and DEFINITELY not if it's your only way to get to work honestly take years to fix it if that's what it takes to do it right DO NOT RUSH OR BE RUSHED.
Check the year of production of your bike’s tires! I bought a fantastically awesome ‘06 VFR800 just to find out that its tires are 11 years old! No matter how they look, you DON’T want tires older than 4 years.
Lol Yam saying I shouldn’t be able to engine swap as a first thing. But Yam, what if I tell you, I bought a rolling frame and another roller with an engine, then proceeded to swap that engine into the other frame together with electrics etc. Started right up and rides perfectly now after completing the build. I had no prior mechanic or motorcycle know/experience 🙃
This video justifies my decision making in so many ways. I love it, and my Fz6. Another thing not mentioned that I saw was if the seller has a folder or something filled with receipts and service printouts. Shows they took care of the bike over the years.
Great video. Especially about negotiating in person. I hate people that try to make an offer when they haven’t even seen the bike. An offer over email or phone is worthless unless you’ve seen it and can make a deposit or payment in full right then.
I got my first bike for 2500! Look for something with cosmetic damage. It will greatly reduce the price, but does not affect reliability or fun. It's your first bike, so who cares, get something beautiful later.
I'm a new rider, didn't want to buy used since I knew little about bikes at the time. So I went with a 2019 cb500f as my 1st. Put 8,800 km on it last year. I knew I was ready to upgrade and was comfortable buying used, now that I have a platform to base things off of. I recently picked up a 02' Triumph 955i RS for $2,500. I've done rear pads, new clutch cable, system flush, oil change, and spark plugs since buying. And if for whatever reason it's down for maintenance I still have the 500 =)
Good deals are out there. You just have to be patient. I was searching for months till I found one. 2011 yamaha fz8 only had 7200 miles and got it for $4000 from the original owner. A bit more then the $2500 yam is talking about in the video but I couldn't pass it up. I've Had it for almost a year now and love it.
My first was an 2009 FZ6 and had around 5K miles when I bough it. Only paid $2900 and in great shape. Amazing bike for the money but the fueling is not very good. Throttle is very jerky and not pleasant but that can be fixed and still a great bike for the money.
Bought my first bike (2009 ninja 250 with 15k on it) for 2500$ last May off of Facebook marketplace. I’ve put about 10,000 miles on her and aside from the fork seals needing to be replaced back in December, she has been reliable and has served me well. As much as I’d love to keep her as a designated track bike, I am trading her in for a Harley. I sadly can’t afford to keep two bikes much less have the space to store two bikes. She will be missed and I hope she finds a new rider who will take as much care of her as myself and her previous (also the original) owner have.
Agree with high mileage bikes are good options as first bike. Especially if it only has one or two owners as it is a good sign the bike was well taken care of to reach those high miles...
Ay FZ6 shout out! Impulse bought one last year as soon as I had the money from my first adult job. $2500. First bike since I gave back my friends 1985 Honda Shadow 4 years ago. I got the FZ6 at 28k mi and its coming up on 44k. 0 issues.
Honda superhawk. Looking at below $3000, It’s what I just bought for my first bike. Big yes but hey it will last. And honestly it doesn’t feel way to fast or that big.
I'm probably getting a CSC cycle. 2500$ brand new with a warranty I won't be breaking any records but when I drop it at a stop sign I can go buy another and still pay less than the lowest price Japanese alternative.
2006 fz6 my second bike ( first I bought ) 23k miles on it for 2650 including they guys helmit, leather jacket and leather gloves in santa rosa ca. It's a realy good bike but it might be a little much for a first bike. 100hp 14k redline is not massive power but for a new rider it's a bit much. I think a good second bike. Got a realy good deal. Lots of these used have after market exhausts. I never thought I'd pay for a aftermarket exaust but after having this bike it's the first thing I'd buy for a bike.
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The subtle subliminal msging at the end was sneaky but I seen through it. Now I’m off to watch more yammie noob for some reason.
Got really lucky on my first bike in February. Bought it on FB Marketplace for only 1700 after negotiation. 2019 Benelli TNT 300. He put almost 10k miles on it but bikes in great shape and absolute blast to ride. Love the videos man, I'm still a super beginner and love the content. Stay Safe my guy.
Can’t even afford to subscribe 🤦🏽
This world costs too much sometimes
All my money is being taken up with courses and living expenses
I wanna join the raffle but unfortunately i am not from U.S so i am not eligible in it. Anyways, still subscribed coz i learn a lot on your videos. 😄
I love when you talk about the FZ6. It's such an overlooked gem. Great power that's manageable, comfy ergos, SUPER reliable R6 based engine, and it doesn't look half bad.
I LOVE mine. I have other bikes, but the FZ is nearly perfect in every way.
Second this. Talk about the fz6 more lol
was my first bike, absolutely a fantastic bike that doesn't get enough love in the shadow of the SV650, FZ6 deserves alot more love than it gets
As a second year rider with a Facebook marketplace FZ6R, I can agree
My second bike is a FZ1 I bought for the same price as the FZ6 in this vid. So FZs can be awesome liter bikes on a budget too!
" Cracked Seats Filled With Gooch Juice ".....and there went my coffee , all over my phone. Thanks Papa Yam.
not gonna lie to you yammie, where i come from, a 10 year old bikes are often in great condition while 10 year old cars have more rust than my underwear after almost t-boning a car
the farther north you get the better used bikes become. I am in a state that borders canada, theres still 2019 models on dealership floors and many used bikes are pretty much new.
Crazy that your cars are rusting after only 10 years! Why does it happen so quickly?
@@izzy031096 i guess the biggest reasons are the wet weather and the salt we use to keep our roads clean from ice.
@@valtterig Ahh salt, that makes sense. I’m a Kiwi, our north island is pretty warm so no need for salt on the roads. The major rusting problems we have here is cars living too close to the ocean unprotected
@@izzy031096 i see, the rust is pretty big problem here and every car should be coated with anticorrosion agent. For example my friends car (2006) had holes in the chasis
Poppa Yam hates on 600s more than Harleys now... it’s a crazy world... 😰
he's an old, senile man..
Awesome! My first bike is an FZ6-S, which I bought six month ago. Was waiting for Yammie to boost my good sense 👌
Bought a 2007 FZ6 new. Still love it and use it as my primary bike 48k miles later. It wasn't my first bike, but I did buy it with only a couple thousand miles of riding experience and do believe if you have self control and keep it under 10k rpms until you get use to it is great for a starter bike.
@@davidklementis5913 haha..keep it under 10k rpm..yeah. Anything above 8k rpm scares the crap out of me at the moment. But the power aside, it's a dream to handle around the twisty roads.
all 10 minutes was yammie noob peak content and the “internet motorcycle” was the absolute cherry on top. genuinely made me laugh out loud which is rare. i missed your videos bro glad im watching again
1:07 This is not a "catapult"... This is a glorious trebuchet!! A powerful siege engine able to throw a projectile of 90kg(198lb) to 300m(328 yards) thanks to a brilliant couterweight system!! (otherwise, nice video)
bro is the catapult constable
I bought an 06 fz6 for $2500 about 7 years ago to introduce me to sport bikes since all I had ridden was dirt bikes and klrs. It's still runs great and has been a fantastic beginner bike that not only taught me but my husband and a few friends as well!
Just picked up my FZ6 as my first bike and was happy to see it listed here as a good option! Would’ve eased my mind 2 months ago when i was making the decision lol. Mine is a little pricier with lower miles and a fz6n conversion but it’s been a ton of fun.
what ya pay? I paid 3,500 (had to get new tires) so 4K at dealership 1,980 miles!
@@JamieMorrisfigure8productions mine was 3,700 at 14k miles with solid mods so I don’t need to touch anything. Had a hard time finding good options around me so paid the little premium for a solid option
@@superdude61598 yeah ...thats the way to go...had pipes already but needed new plugs and oil...nice find!
Same bro
@@JamieMorrisfigure8productionsI picked up a 2008 fz6s2 with 21 000km not miles for 4500 Canadian, thing is in great condition
7:41 That was my first motorcycle! Totaled it right out front of my high school in 08 LOL
Talk to local mechanics about bikes for sale. They know everyone. My mechanic helped me get a mint 1991 honda cb750 for $500 as a starter bike
Edit: I got it cheap because the seller wasn't concerned about making money. They just wanted to help someone fall in love with the sport
That's a luxury in first world countries.
I pulled the trigger on a Buell Blast 500 that was listed as a nonrunner at a sketchy car dealership/ gun store in south tucson. Bringing Buddy back to life was a wonderful experience and i feel a bond with the bike now thats hard to describe. I highly reccomend saving or bringing a bike back to life
I bought a 300€ beginner motorcycle and it's running just fine. Don't let your dreams be dreams
350$ last summer. Still runnin solid 💪 😁👌
got a yamaha yzf-r125 for 500€ couple days ago, hopefully doesn't break down into a million pieces hehe, it did look mighty fine though
Doubled it and got a 2015 Yamaha FZ-07 for $5k. Just finished the MSS course yesterday and I'm getting my license today. Just starting out my biking adventure!
@Thomas B Is it a deal? I thought it was just a pretty fair price, got it at a local motorsports dealer that sell jet skis and that sort of thing, look around and you'll get lucky
@Thomas B Hell yeah goes about as fast as an FZ-07 and that's cheaper, have fun
I got both lol ! 21 mt07 and 06 fz6. Perfect mix of fun!
If you want a cheap beginner cruiser, get a Honda Shadow. You can find cheap ones all day and they are super easy to work on.
I have the same exact bike on the thumb nail. Its a 05 yamaha fz6s galaxy blue. And it's my first bike. Fast and super reliable! I put 14,000 in 4 yrs. It has 32,000 miles and rides like new.
Living in Michigan I always forget that there are states that have mandatory vehicle inspections 🤷♂️
05 FZ6 is my first bike. Looks exactly like the one in the thumbnail. Only put about 400 miles on it, but it's been great so far. So happy to see it as the thumbnail! :D
I paid $1500 for my 2009 Honda shadow 750 with only 10k on the bike. I brought it from a co worker who took very good care of it and had all the paperwork for the service. I'm loving my bike
Beginners, consider the Suzuki DR 200: Simple and hilarious 🔥
It’s my third bike and I still have a blast riding it! 20HPs of go-anywhere happiness. Can reach ~75 (depending on what you had for breakfast) 🤣
My god, you don't have gsx-250s in your place? And a 200cc with 20hp, you should sue the local dealer
20hp is a lot for a low revving 200cc dualsport
I didn’t want the headache so I saved all winter and bought myself a ‘19 SV650 ABS brand new for $6K from a dealership. First bike ever and it scared me but I’ve gotten to know her well and I love it. It sucked not having the extra money to play with all winter but was well worth it when I rode her for the first time and it’s awesome knowing she’s mine 100% with no loans or payments to make.
the SV 650 is a great "beginner" bike, spot on, love her. Got a 2005 K5 @15000 miles $ 1500, pristine condition, enjoy every minute
I spent 3k on a Fz6 with 30k miles but man she is near mint for the age. Engine is solid and full of power. Been riding it for over a month now with no regrets. I may have over payed but to me it was worth it. I know the dude was not going any lower. He owned it for 10 years and you could tell he really didnt want to get rid of it. I am the 3rd owner. FInding decent bikes around here isnt all great and I wasnt about to let someone else get it.
I didnt ask any questions besides when can I come look at it.
My coworker sold his 2008 FZ6 to me for $1500. Got the homie discount. It hadn't been turned on in 2 years. Spent the week fixing it up and it's incredible. I love it so much more than my old xsr700
Me: hmm maybe I should buy a beginner bike
My CB500 in the garage: OI OI OI OI OI OI OI OI OI OI
Maybe i should buy a beginner bike:
Buys 750 katana
Then immediately buys a 929 cbr
@@mdspaghetti4949 the Suzaki Katana is real nice
@@mdspaghetti4949 hey I also got a katana 750 first lmao
My bike is a '92 XJ600, paid the guy $1200 and it runs perfectly, the previous owner had just done a valve job, rebuilt the carbs, and put a brand new clutch pack in it. I had to get a valve cover gasket and I have clutch springs on the way but everything else on it is just about mint. The biggest thing in looking for a cheap bike or cheap car is patience, you've got to wait for a good enough deal to come along. That's at least out here in the country, where most bikes are really just toys and aren't driven/taken out of the garage unless the weather's nice.
Got my first bike a year ago. 2007 Yamaha FZ6 with 8200 miles on it. I payed the asking price of $2850. I've had no regrets on my purchase. Bought it on Craigslist from an older gentleman who wanted to get a moped because his wife couldn't get on the yamaha anymore. This bike has been great. Haven't had to put a dime in it other than standard maintenance. You can definitely find a cheap low miles bike if you look hard enough.
The FZ6 was my first bike almost 3 years ago and I want another one 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Such a good machine. Scooped a mint one for $2k from a guy in the Air Force whose wife didn’t want a motorcycle around because they just had a daughter. Those are the circumstances you gotta look for to get a good deal 🙌🏼
I used to own an FZ6 S2 2007 with a full exhaust Leo Vince Evo system, holy shit the sound. Very good bike super comfy, much more than other touring bikes I've ridden. These days I'm riding less and I'm on a 2003 FZS 600 Fazer. The sound is just as good, as is the bike but it doesn't have abs or fuel injection.
First bike I ever bought was a 2019 Ninja 400 in July 2019 for about 6k. No regrets whatsoever. However, 2 years later, I am ready for a little more power...
Wow lol 😂
I needed more juice after 1 month in a 750 xD
700’s are pretty fun .
@@Josh-cw8by Because I still have plenty of fun on it and while I want more power at this point in time, it wasn't what I needed for my first year or so. It's got plenty of pep for a beginner without getting you into too much trouble.
@@Josh-cw8by plus, here in Michigan, motorcycle insurance is insane. Finding the right balance between performance and insurance costs isn't easy
I bought my first bike off Facebook Marketplace for $1,000 in March of 2020 and I didn’t fall down the Yammie video rabbit hole until the pandemic shut everything down like a week later. If I’d known then what I know now.... anyway I spent my first year wrenching more than riding and bought a brand new bike at the end of 2020 so that 2021 would be different. What did I buy? A 2020 Vulcan S. 😂 ITS NOT A 5/10 SPITE, YOU HITLER!
Bought my first bike exactly one year ago. A 2004 Honda cbf 600 with 15k km ( about 9k miles) for 2500 euros.
Really nice condition. There are some nice gems even for small money
Great video! The advice about the motorcycle being hot when you arrive is great because that's a major red flag!
I have a 2001 Yamaha FZ1. That bike is the most reliable thing with a motor I've ever owned. I just wish I could get an MT-10 that gets 45 MPG.
I bought a 2004 FZ6 in great shape, 26k miles, for $2,200 as my first bike last summer.
It has been amazing, and perfectly mechanically sound.
I'm just now putting on new tires (Pirelli Angel Gt) and about to swap to a larger sprocket, power commander and aftermarket exhaust.
Looking to go buy an 04 anything to look for??? Let me know they want 3500 I’m maxing at 2500.
Just got a 2007 Yamaha FZ6N last week for 3000€, upgraded from a 2009 Honda CBR125R, and WHAT A BIKE!!! It has so much usable power, and as I only have 1 year prior experience with riding in general, I find it to be the BEST BEGINNERR BIKE and I suggest to any new rider looking for something to grow into, to take it into serious consideration - LOVE IT
I’ve always hated on 300’s
But after riding friends for a day
They are perfect for daily city life
Truth. Horses for courses. It's fun to redline shift through 1st and 2nd into third and still be under 45mph. On a big bike you might be going 45 by the time you stop slipping the clutch. If I never rode on freeways I'd probably still be running a 300-400 cc bike.
just bought my first bike. an 08 ninja 250. paid 2700 out the door from a dealership. have put 15 miles on it just getting comfy riding around town. its easily the most overlooked BEGINNER bike. . . ppl recommending starting on anything over 400ccs are just trying to upsell bigger models. for the average joes. cannot beat a 250-400cc bike. beginners DONT need a bike thatll do anything over 120 and most time shuldnt even be doing that
If you live in California taking a motorcycle safety course is a very good way to get a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license.
Next, I urge you to look for a bike with antilock brakes. Antilock brakes cut your death risk about in half provided you are already riding safe and sober.
I have a big tall Kawasaki Concours (not a starter bike) that can skid and flip if the rear wheel is locked up as in an emergency stop. The bike loves to float along at 85 to 95 mph. But what if the truck a 1/2 mile ahead loses a ladder? Roads can have bad stuff on them and ABS brakes are to help you survive the likely trouble you may see.
Used motorcycles, as well as a bike given to you by a friend usually need to replace the battery. A tired battery stresses the charging system and causes light bulbs to burn out due to high voltage developed at high rpms. It is less hassle to replace the battery on your terms at home. Use the owners manual, get the needed tools, and compare the replacement battery at the parts house side by side with the old battery.
Did my research, waited for the right deal and paid $2500 for my 2015 Honda CBR 300 with 600 miles and a clean title now in my name. Can't complain.
Thanks Yam, this is great timing. I am looking to spend under 3k on my second bike, though I haven't ridden in over a decade, so it may as well be a first bike. I appreciate all the great content, keep it up!
Just bought my first bike a month ago on Craigslist...with the help of my dad who’s been riding his while life basically and bought a cb500f with 6k miles for 3500. I didn’t have my liscence so my dad test drove it and made sure everything looked great and we loaded it on my pickup truck and went home. I got legal and I’ve already put over a thousand miles on it. Thank you pappa noob for giving me the courage do go out and live my dream on two wheels!
I’ve been riding bikes for 16 years and currently own a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 SA, will never get rid of it. Is all the bike I need. Get it above 10k rpm and away you go. Plenty fast enough to get yourself into trouble. Bought it with 7000 miles on the clock for £1900. Will get other bikes but this bike is never leaving my garage. For the money I don’t think you can get better.
04 honda cbr600 f4i, $2000 off season. crashed up but straight. The cheapest bike I've had since I was a teenager, and my favourite ride ever.
I'm new to bikes been toying around with the thought for like 2 months...reading and looking at videos and I found yammie, sweet papa yammie...only channel I like so far so had to subscribe 👍..here i am set my class for next month and getting my gear in order until then even went to look at a bike already (new not used)...wanna spend more time riding not fixing....thanks yammiee your vids are awesome 👌
Seeing "Doctor Spite" put on those latex gloves brought back the suppressed memories of my first and only prostate exam. lol
Got a 99 Honda NT 650 Deuaville. Yes, carbs, no not a lot of adjusting needed, cheap insurance, reliable af engine, pannierbags and perfect for touring with my GF
1600 bucks
I just picked up my 2nd bike from Facebook marketplace! $2500 2 owner, 2001 GSXR 600 with 6,000 miles on it, runs like it just came out of the dealership :) couldn’t be happier
Got my 1 down 5 up sweatshirt today! Very breathable and felt amazing in the wind
My 1965 Greyhound bus has 3.7 million miles on it. Somehow I doubt there’s a motorcycle with anywhere close to as many miles, especially one that runs & drives perfectly. Old Greyhound buses are the high mileage kings for a reason.
Listen to Papa Yam. I made the fatal mistake 16 years ago with my first bike. I bought a "cheap" Yamaha R6 that was 4 hours away. I got it home and realized the forks were slightly bent, there was frame damage hiding under the fairings, and there was no electricals running to the turn signals. Spend a little more money on something that's solid and might not be as sexy as that cool beater race bike...
Perfect timing! I'm looking for my first bike to start off my spring in a good note! 💪🏽🙏🏽
Search a large area around you. Some great first bikes for under 1500. Don't waist you money on a first bike.
Either you will learn you don't want to ride or learn what you don't like or learn what you thought you like but don't enjoy.
Either way you will be selling it either the get a nicer bike or to get out of riding. Will get you money out
Ninja 250
Yamaha R3!
I was thinking min a 600cc. everyone I know is telling me not to get anything less. Thoughts??
@@jayysanchez9356 does everyone you know also have a life insurance policy for you?
Saw the thumbnail, NOW'S MY CHANCE! 2008 FZ6 low low 64k miles, barely broke in. Naked conversion LED 7" headlight. No rear stand needed as this has a center stand. Valves done around 54k, so not needed for another 14k miles. Never raced, never touched a track. NO major damage, minor scuffs. New oil and brake fluid. Possibly selling because I inherited a motorcycle.
$2500 FIRM
No Lowballers, I know what I got. ;)
In the list start with riding gear. Helmet, Gloves, Boots, Jacket, rear skid plate. Trust me this is where you actually start.
2 years ago I bought a Kawasaki ZR-7 as my first bike for 1700€ (2000$), 57000 km/35000 mi, two dents in the tank, no rust. She’s an absolute beauty, a bit slow but the sound of the air cooled 4 cylinder engine is just jaw dropping. The only expenses I had were maintenance costs. The only thing I had to repair was the fuel pipe for 70€/80$. So I wouldn’t say that ALL bikes for 2500$ or less are garbage.
Something to keep in mind for the Texas guys too. In Texas you no longer pay taxes based on what you paid for the motorcycle. Instead you pay taxes based on the value of the motorcycle. So if you got a great deal on a newer more expensive bike be prepared to pay a bit more in taxes.
Great video, I am planning to buy some stock but I don’t know which is best for the long term I am not used to stock investment, please help me or send me the best stock to buy for the future at Least 1/2 yrs!
i will not advice you buy share and keep for a whole 2 years, no. So many people making huge money on short term investment. Seek an expert advice
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@@victoriadavid4975
A CNBC news host spoke so highly of this💕 woman JESSICA LEE AQUILER and her loss prevention strategies been trying to get to her ever since didn’t know she was so accessible to the public
Crypto er en flukt for investorer som ikke vil at krasjen skal påvirke helt. Dette er grunnen til at noen få som forstår tidene, benytter muligheten til å investere i kryptovalutaer, for det meste bitcoin. Søk et profesjonelt råd eller du en porteføljeforvalter
@vicky, I have watch one of your interview on CNN Finance when you share your success story. Could you kindly drop her contacts here, I really want to have success investment portfolio like you?
Just want to say this, if you're looking for something cheap, easy to work on, some assembly required at purchase (easy assembly items) and one that can be easily registered and insured for on road use check out the hawk 250 EFI on amazon. For $2000 your getting a brand new bike that is fuel injected and can be registered and insured in i believe 48 or 49 states. Now it's only a 250cc (it's a 230cc actual) so like 17.4 hp but it's a great machine to learn on. Its slow, geared for off road with on road capabilities and gives you a start into the sport. It's a cheap bike that is actually reliable... i own one and it's what got me into motorcycles. There are some videos out on them including on Bikes and Beards. Also the motor is a Honda clone and is practically bullet proof...
I was wanting a beginner Road King but Whitney says the Indian Scout is the way to go and I trust her.
#1. If you’re not mechanically inclined, Get something with EFI. Carbs will gum up and clog. Something that ran great last fall can suddenly run like a turd come spring.
I love you man. These videos are super helpful and I am watching them all lol.
I bought an '09 Triumph Speedmaster with 477 miles.... really. Yep, I am bringing it back to life, no surprises. Fun video, 😎
I wonder how many riders in the US get put off biking as they buy something with 100hp as first bike. In France I started on 125s and now a restricted A2 Ducati, even with those i had a learning curve so the US approach seems a bit reliant on self restraint which none of us have 😎
You can still wait to 24 and get the unrestricted license, then it's just the same as in America
Can't say I agree with that too much. I feel like either someone's a rider at heart or they're not. Obviously starting on a liter bike isn't a smart move, but 100hp isn't really too bad. My first bike has 98 I believe and I had no issues hoping on getting going. I hit top speed my second day of riding. But I've realized speed isn't everything. I have more fun taking turns than going all out on the highway. If someone can't control 100hp, then maybe they should take more time on something smaller to learn the fundamentals, ir maybe they're just too reckless, but overall I believe 100hp is perfectly acceptable on a first bike.
Pretty much every bike rider I know started after 24 and learned on a 600cc bike or more because the tiered shit is only for young people. When I did my lessons it was on a 100hp Honda Hornet and my first bike was a FZ6 S2. This was in the EU and more than a decade ago.
Scored a 2013 cb 1100 for 3k, gentleman needed his roof replaced amd i gave him that, it has 10k on it but it looks brand new, best bike ive ever owned!
If your a already a mechanic I recommend buying an old broken bike in winter and fixing it up.
just bought a naked FZ6 from 2007 as my first bike and I'm really enjoying it :) has a few kilometers on it already, but the price made up for it!
I bought a 2008 Suzuki M50 with 15,000km(9000miles) for $2000CAD in November. I drove it around my neighbourhood and it seems perfectly fine. I'm taking my Class 6 motorcycle license test next month. I think it was a pretty good deal.
An HVAC tech sold my in laws the Shadow 750 that I have now. His wife was tired of looking at it taking up space in the garage so it was sold for $200. The last thing that needed replaced was the fuel petcock (an $80 part). Know what I did? Blew the petcock out with air, and it's been running great ever since 🤣.
I believe it needs a chain, since I need to adjust it again (or I didn't get the cross bolt tight). It's been laid over once, so the tank, shock and shifter are mangled but since I'm a noob that's fine 🤣.
*laughs in A1 license*
Im fake laughing of course...only the tears are real..
Literslly been thinking of this for the exact price for the past week and now you decide to upload this
I've owned 3 bikes and the encounters have ranged from needs a quick tune to deadly, first bike I got was a cg125 as I recall it was owned by a barber who used it to run to work in london and was about to take his test so he could ride the 600 he had waiting...he failed that test and was basically screwed for 2 weeks...don't be like this. He told me it had an idling issue but still ran which for £500 was worth it to me because I kinda already knew what was wrong. Sure enough start it up it idles at 3k drove it around the corner got off pulled my screwdriver out and turned down the idle speed and it has ran great ever since, although there was a small issue where the choke lever would click up to full if i went over a bump too fast which kills the engine immediately and if you don't know about it is a pain to get running again since it only has a kickstart...ofc once you know you just click the choke off start and go.
My second bike was a ZZR600 for £600 again I KNOW going in something is wrong here but maybe it's an easy fix the guy says it has trouble going into 5-6 but will if you're gentle...what he meant was it will jump unexpectedly out of gear and the gearbox will lock up randomly...I gunned it ONCE (because I'm young and dumb) the rear wheel locked up at 130mph and the skidmark left by the wheel was the least of my concerns...my poor underwear... I'm genuinely lucky to be alive. However after a bit of research and a brand new gearbox from an old stock zzr6 that got totalled for £100 and she's toured all over england and she's STILL going after being stood for 2 years because I moved to germany and there are weird registration/licence issues. (just a side note...the gearbox was missing teeth and dogs selector fork limbs and the selector drum had ways stamped down it was a real mess)
Most recently I bought an xj600 diversion (as I understand it basically the same as the FZ6 but without water cooling and side mount exhaust) I did the inspection properly although the guy was very detailed with all the work that had been done to get her almost brand new and from the look of his garage I believe him test ride and everything and for £1500 I can't say enough good things (admittedly i have not been able to ride much because of stupid german registration systems) runs great super comfortable and REALLY easy so much so my wife's had a go on it in the car park a few times with NO prior driving knowledge at all really and now that bike is hers when she has a licence.
You CAN get a fixer bike and make it work but for the love of god not as your first bike and DEFINITELY not if it's your only way to get to work honestly take years to fix it if that's what it takes to do it right DO NOT RUSH OR BE RUSHED.
i’ve literally been looking for my first bike and have been setting my search parameters to under 2500. i just hopped on youtube and this pops up lol.
Got my 99 kat 600 for 1100. Spent half that on my helmet and the rest fixing it and boom 3k motorcycle
for some reason I enjoy this facts' in the end of the videos, keep it going mate.
Getting close to a MILLION!!! Standing by for a TURBO BOOSA Scrubbie Gloob!!!!
As someone who has bought and sold about 6 bikes online in the past two years, i think this is great.
Check the year of production of your bike’s tires! I bought a fantastically awesome ‘06 VFR800 just to find out that its tires are 11 years old! No matter how they look, you DON’T want tires older than 4 years.
Lol Yam saying I shouldn’t be able to engine swap as a first thing. But Yam, what if I tell you, I bought a rolling frame and another roller with an engine, then proceeded to swap that engine into the other frame together with electrics etc. Started right up and rides perfectly now after completing the build. I had no prior mechanic or motorcycle know/experience 🙃
This video justifies my decision making in so many ways. I love it, and my Fz6. Another thing not mentioned that I saw was if the seller has a folder or something filled with receipts and service printouts. Shows they took care of the bike over the years.
bought my first bike last spring. 2004 Honda VTX 1300C.
I bought a 2014 ninja 300 with 2000 miles on it, no issues, very few scratches, $3000, felt like it was a steal
Great video. Especially about negotiating in person. I hate people that try to make an offer when they haven’t even seen the bike. An offer over email or phone is worthless unless you’ve seen it and can make a deposit or payment in full right then.
So the home made motorcycle that I just found on craigslist for $495 with a pull start engine and no lights isn't a good starter bike?
I got my first bike for 2500! Look for something with cosmetic damage. It will greatly reduce the price, but does not affect reliability or fun. It's your first bike, so who cares, get something beautiful later.
I’m gonna buy a 97 Z7R today
for $4000.00 , can’t wait!
(I’ve had dozen bikes)
I'm a new rider, didn't want to buy used since I knew little about bikes at the time. So I went with a 2019 cb500f as my 1st. Put 8,800 km on it last year. I knew I was ready to upgrade and was comfortable buying used, now that I have a platform to base things off of. I recently picked up a 02' Triumph 955i RS for $2,500. I've done rear pads, new clutch cable, system flush, oil change, and spark plugs since buying. And if for whatever reason it's down for maintenance I still have the 500 =)
Please just turbo the Busa yami. We can't wait. All the true fans are already subscribed
Good deals are out there. You just have to be patient. I was searching for months till I found one. 2011 yamaha fz8 only had 7200 miles and got it for $4000 from the original owner. A bit more then the $2500 yam is talking about in the video but I couldn't pass it up. I've Had it for almost a year now and love it.
My first was an 2009 FZ6 and had around 5K miles when I bough it. Only paid $2900 and in great shape. Amazing bike for the money but the fueling is not very good. Throttle is very jerky and not pleasant but that can be fixed and still a great bike for the money.
Bought my first bike (2009 ninja 250 with 15k on it) for 2500$ last May off of Facebook marketplace. I’ve put about 10,000 miles on her and aside from the fork seals needing to be replaced back in December, she has been reliable and has served me well. As much as I’d love to keep her as a designated track bike, I am trading her in for a Harley. I sadly can’t afford to keep two bikes much less have the space to store two bikes. She will be missed and I hope she finds a new rider who will take as much care of her as myself and her previous (also the original) owner have.
Got a 06 FZ6 as my first bike. It’s a beast and super loud lol
I mean for a shadow spirit, the oil change should be $25, tires $150, battery $50, and brake fluid $10
Agree with high mileage bikes are good options as first bike. Especially if it only has one or two owners as it is a good sign the bike was well taken care of to reach those high miles...
Just bought an '08 FZ6 with 20k km. I'm now officially a 600cc starter bro lol
Buy a first gen Kawasaki Z750. Its reliable, looks modern and its damn sexy. And you can buy them for about 2500 at least in europe
Ay FZ6 shout out! Impulse bought one last year as soon as I had the money from my first adult job. $2500. First bike since I gave back my friends 1985 Honda Shadow 4 years ago. I got the FZ6 at 28k mi and its coming up on 44k. 0 issues.
As a 3 time Craigslist yammieboi I resent the fact that you think i only have a beer in my hand while wrenching
Honda superhawk. Looking at below $3000, It’s what I just bought for my first bike. Big yes but hey it will last. And honestly it doesn’t feel way to fast or that big.
Can't go wrong with a Superhawk.
I'm probably getting a CSC cycle. 2500$ brand new with a warranty I won't be breaking any records but when I drop it at a stop sign I can go buy another and still pay less than the lowest price Japanese alternative.
2006 fz6 my second bike ( first I bought ) 23k miles on it for 2650 including they guys helmit, leather jacket and leather gloves in santa rosa ca. It's a realy good bike but it might be a little much for a first bike. 100hp 14k redline is not massive power but for a new rider it's a bit much. I think a good second bike. Got a realy good deal. Lots of these used have after market exhausts. I never thought I'd pay for a aftermarket exaust but after having this bike it's the first thing I'd buy for a bike.
I'm a Subaru dealer tech and the clip at 2:02 made me spit out my chicken bacon ranch wrap in hilarity! Sorry I will proceed with the video.
I like how the best is a FZ6, which is one of the most popular second hand bike in my country.
🤣😂