I can attest to the get a free bike way. A coworker gave me a 79 KZ650 for free because it was taking up space in his garage. I need to do $500 worth of work then I’ll have my dream bike!!
mynameis mynameis not yet. I have to start completely from square one. I don’t even have tools yet. After I buy a set, my first step will be buying and installing and full exhaust 4 to 1 system
5:40 that is exactly what i did, At 17 years old I got a job at the local furniture warehouse for the summer and saved every single penny and went on Facebook Market at just the right time to buy a 2000 yzf r6 as my first vehicle ever. Im 2 weeks away from turning 19 and it was the best decision of my life so far... "Time is your friend" for anybody out there looking to buying their first motorcycle
Well it's all about commonsense really if you buy a bike at the beginning of winter most likely you'll need to know how to do maintenance right off the bat if you get mid to late winter most of that's done buy tires in summer and maintenance stuff for winter to beat the rush and always learn your bike learn as much as you can in general at comfortable on that bike know what all can be adjusted best way to keep riding best thing I ever did to but I didnt go get a 600 because I wanted to know all I could know but each is their own right
I remember turning 16 and getting my CBT. Pulling up to traffic lights on my Aprilia RS 50 and then seeing a K5 GSXR pull next to me; turning to my friend and saying I'll have one of those. Got a job where I could sustain myself to a decent level and within the first 3 pay-checks, walked into a bike shop saw a K5 GSXR in pristine condition with 4.9k miles on the clock and just smacked the deposit down. I got so excited the moment I saw it the deposit was down and the bike was mine 8 weeks later
I got my first bike a couple weeks ago. I went straight to the dealer and got a klx 250. I should have got an older bike but it's the first brand new thing I've ever owned so I take joy just seeing in in my garage in the morning
I always thought buying new was dumb but 6 years ago I bought a new car and it still feels new to me. Because I bought it I think the “new” feeling is going to last forever. I was surprised how much better I like it.
@@winnerwinds6509can't speak on their behalf but I think it is. I would still recommend doing the course before trying to learn on someone else's bike. The fairings on that bike aren't cheap if you tip of over. Put some frame sliders on it too. If you don't know what any of these words mean just google them :) oh, and Sean gives advice that he would literally benefit from you not knowing. I used to work at a dealership, a lot of people don't realize they can get better loans for buying a bike from their local bank or credit union then what they can get from the dealership. The dealership also gets a kick back when they set you up with financing. This guy is pushing people to get cheaper loans to save money even if it means he's making less. Can't complain about that.
"getting the same bike with ur buddies" is the most practical, useful, and genuis advice yall gonna get. and little ppl talk abt it. they all went on and try to explain the engineeringm, the different style and even the history of motorbikes etc. really appreciated, ur the real man!
Probably gonna be getting my dad's 04 Honda Shadow 750. He hasn't rode it in a few years and with some health issues now he's not sure he can confidently. He bought it brand new in 2004 and I was with him when he picked it up. It's never been wrecked or laid over and only has around 2400 miles on it. Told the wife I'm gonna buy it and after a few talks explaining why I want it she finally decided to not fight me on it. Looking into getting my license real soon.
Joshua Dippel That was my second motorcycle. I traded it for a computer after it sat two years because I was deploying all the time and I missed all the riding weather. The guy had it running in two weeks. Felt like I was stabbed in the chest; but then I moved and didn’t have a garage. Got one now though. Rode that beast 10,000 miles per year. Covered the entire East Coast in 2 weeks. One of my best vacations ever!
I work in Sales and I agree with everything you say here brother. Work smart, not hard and do our homework. At the end of the day, I'm here to help with paper work and help with an educated decision. I love this community, keep up the great work. 🤙
You remind me of Andy schrock. Same look, same energy, both passionate and running a successful business. Hes a skateboarder youtuber and owner of the company Revive.
Nice video I just got a Yamaha Xz550 from 83 for free new oil, filter, tires and a starter rep kit starting and running perfectly now Greetings from Denmark!
I was given a 1982 GS850GL for free. Wasn't running when I got it and had been sitting outside uncovered for years. Thanks to TH-cam I got it running in just a few days. A few weeks later I bought a 1983 GS850GL with 11k for $700 that was in better shape. From what I've read they seem like a solid bike that I will enjoy for years.
I worked in high school and managed to get a great deal on a 2007 Yamaha FZ-6. I'm coming up on 4 years with the bike and it's been an amazing experience. Met the guy on craigslist and he was a pleasure to do business with. Definitely get in contact with people and DO YOUR RESEARCH! I spent months researching bikes and looking online and going to dealerships before finding the bike that was right for me at a good price. Don't jump in too deep and know yourself.
Been wanting a roadking. Was gonna settle for a heritage. Owner finance. But I change my mind and was patient. Then I found a gorgeous Yamaha warrior. Just too far away. So being patient I pulled the trigger a few weeks ago. I got a 2013 Yamaha raider with less than 3k miles. Has aftermarket exhaust and new set of tires. Got it fir 6k cash. First bike. Love it
Hey! Been watching alot of your videos for a while, and given the nature of where im from i cant buy one from you ( sweden) but today med and my dad went on a roadtrip of 370km to buy my first bike, a 2010 triumph street triple. Thank you for all your videos and keep up the good work!! Much love from Sweden
The price checking is extremely important, but just sticker compare the out the door price. The dealership 2 miles from my house had a 2019 for $8,499 and another dealer had a 2020 of the same bike for $8,999. But the OTD price on the 2019 was $250 more than the 2020 which I had added a $500 option to. So I called the local dealer out on and they bet the price on the 2020 by $250 and they added the same option on. Dont be afraid to speak your mind and he assertive. The most powerful tool you have is showing them the back of your head as you walk out the door
So many people get this all wrong. All excellent tips. "Seek wise counsel." Well said. I just did a video on buying tips for buying your first motorcycle project bike for a restoration project for people who are ready to completely restore an old forgotten machine. Props to you guys for always putting the community first 👍👌
I think with leasing it's very important to distinguish between financial lease and full operational lease. Financial lease is generally not the best idea, it's probably more expensive than going to a credit union or a bank and taking out a personal loan for the same amount. Full Operational Lease, especially for brand new bikes, doesn't have to be a bad idea. It generally includes all taxes, insurance, maintenance, road side assistance, all that jazz. And in the end if you're bored with the bike at the end of the contract you just return it, if you want to keep it you can generally buy out the contract at the end. Also full operational lease cost is a good indication of the cost of ownership for a bike. My rule of thumb is that if I can't afford to get a FOL on a bike, I most likely can't afford to own it either.
I randomly found your videos one day when you first bought the cheap Amazon bikes. Now I'm seriously considering buying a bike, I think I'm just gonna get one of those bikes to beat up in the yard for fun and learn to ride before I get something to use for work when the weather is nice.
I've been wanting a motorcycle for about 5 years now and I'd do anything to have one. It's just going to have to be after I buy a house since I have a family of 5.. love this channel keep up the great work!
got a 2017 fireblade, but thinking getting kawasaki ninja 400 as a second bike something i can enjoy and actually use all the gear without getting into trouble and that is fun !!
I love you bring the Lord into everything! God has uniquely placed you in your field God bless you brother. I sold my Vulcan when I went into nursing school and looking to get another, I stumbled upon your sites, so informative
I just bought a 2003 FLSTF Fatboy Anniversary from a dealer sight unseen in Nashua, NH. All the specs say the bike has 789 miles on it and the dealer who has been in business for 30 years told me that it is all original and that milage is accurate. I'm in Florida for the winter and will return to NH in April. I'm putting a lot of trust in the owner of the dealership. He said the owner bought it brand new thinking it would be rare and he'd make a killing. The owner is 85 now and his plans did not pan out. I paid $9600 plus the dealer is charging about $500 for all of the title and storage junk. I hope I didn't make a mistake. It's not my 1st Harley. I'm 74 and my last two bikes were a Ducati 1199r and an 850 BMW GS Adventure. The Ducati was too fast and the BMW was too tall. I just hope the HD will run like a new bike. He said he would put a NH State Inspection sticker on it. Can't imagine he wants to OK something that is not OK.
I should have gottenm a motorcycle instead of my ecoboost mustang. now i live in manhatton and pay shit load on parking gas insurance and i still have to get stuck in traffic
This is a littel taste of what I am doing with my spare time which isn’t much with school and study / somtimes u will have someone in life that’s anoing and not the best but we have all got to learn that we can’t always do the things we want and not always complete life but sadly that’s the way life is just remember there are many people in life that want u to live so don’t give up and love yourself no matter what we are all here for u but don’t always have the time to show it love u all so much caps :))) thanks for your time to read my verses I well appreciate it . Caps England 11
Bought a grom as first bike. I’m just now learning to ride and I’ve made a lot of mistakes and if I would have bought anything bigger I would have killed myself. Groms are fun as hell 👍
Well. I just checked online and basically made a shortlist. Then I went to the dealer. Did test ride nr 1 and nr2 on my shortlist. Turned out nr 1 was it for me. Then decided on buying it. Due to delivery problems waiting times would be long, but…… there was one sitting in the showroom at exactly the color I wanted. So it was an easy decision and pulled the trigger. Delivery about 2 weeks later. Next problem was that it was winter. So the break in period was done in marginal conditions at times. But also nice way to grow into the bike and gradually get used to the power. Now two years down I am still riding my nr 1 choice bike. And am perfectly happy with it. Only difference. I live in the EU. I did my driving lessons on a 650cc Suzuki with about 75 hp. No problem with that. After obtaining my license I rented a Honda CB650R for a long weekend of riding. Also no problem. So somewhere in the 100 hp range was the sweet spot for me. Chose the Triumph Street Triple R. And what a bike it is! Just finished a 2k tour on it in 7 days without a sweat. Was restricted only by luggage capacity. At some point the clean sets of underwear run out and you have to stop to get them washed. Wanted to travel light because I bought myself a sporty nakedbike and not some kind of pack mule.
My first bike was a 1979 Suzuki GS1000E in college in the late 90s. K&N pod filters and Vance & Hines Exhaust. Guy I was working with asked if I wanted to buy it for $300. Wasn’t looking for a bike but it sounded like fun. My dad helped me with the maintenance so I gave it to him 3 years later when I got married and moved across the country.
im actually buying my bike this week .. 2nd street bike ive owned but i stumbled on your channel for some info ...and wow ...i truly liked the reading at start of the ride you go for ...amazing ..so thank you ..you found another sub with me ...
It is so hard to get a bike where I stay..it cost the motorcycle's price in shipping to get here or it just won't ship here..I just gave up..and watch your videos to satisfy my urge. 'Smile'..I watch your video of 3years ago on the DRZ400SM over and over.... my dream motorcycle - Love the videos thanks so much
Hey I have a question for the comments section crowd. Would you guys recommend taking a state run motorcycle course to acquire your license if you've never ridden on the street before? I heard that your practically guaranteed your license at the end of it and most insurance companies give you a discount for completing it. Thanks.
Yes, do it, in Cali they use that course as you’re driven test for the dmv, all you have to do is take the certificate of completion and do you’re written test
Great reviews Sean and I’ve watched numerous videos that you’ve posted as per of my research for buying my first bike which will be a used one. I’d like you take however, I’m 40yrs old, 6’6 270lbs and have 36” inseam so finding a bike that fits is difficult. Wanted your thoughts/suggestions on what to look at/put on a list. I don’t plan on any long tours. Mostly 50 miles or less at any given time. Def no liter bikes since they’re too twitchy and very unforgiving and not interested in enduros either. I don’t mind puttering around the neighborhood and building my confidence and experience with the bike up over time either. Thanks for your help!!!
SRKCYCLES! GOD is ALMIGHTY!! I'm planning, to the cent & season, for my first bike. Then, the HOLY SPIRIT lead me to your channel. Then after that, I realize you're a CHRISTIAN!! (SEEK YE WISE COUNSEL!) I'm Justin. My b-day is April. My first bike is gonna be a 2008 GSX-R750. I'll be in contact 4 sure!! Blessings.
I have kept a cash box in my office for decades. Bought my bass and amp with that. Now I purchased two wheels in the form of a 1996 Yamaha Virago 750...$1000
I mean, don't always need a flashy new bike, I'm looking at the old 70s Honda cb500 fours and that 2k junker to most people is like a dream bike for me. As a senior with a pretty decent job making $16 an hour, getting one instead of a car is a no brainer with how small of a distance I'm going to be riding.
Bought my last bike off of FB marketplace. Agree. Much better than CL. Also, the kind of riding you think you might do before you buy a bike will probably change. In fact, it usually does. If you're looking for just something to cruise around town you'll be surprised how much time you end up on the highway. If you buy a touring bike you'll be surprised how much you'd rather have a mid-size bike to cruise around town. I say, buy a cheap, low cc, first bike because you will definitely drop it and you will learn what kind of riding you like to do best (or if you even like riding at all). Then you can flip that and work your way towards your "dream" bike.
I must belong to the squirrelest Credit Union. When I went to buy my first Harley in 2014, I called my Credit Union from the Dealership. They tried to make the same deal. Thought it was easer to let the dealer handle the financing. Thirty days later I got a call from the Credit Union asking if I purchased the Harley. They refinanced the loan at a significantly lower rate! Traded my 2014 Sporty for a new 2019 FXLR and exactly the same thing happened with my Credit Union. They must get more points for refinancing then new loans…
How about buying your second bike? I had a 75 Z1 and rode it for years, I wouldn’t think twice about making a 500 mile run…. so now I’m thinking after all these years of getting back into it. Any suggestions?
My first my own motorcycle (I've travel a lot on rented ones) is G650GS Sertao (used one), and I LOVE it. But I've spent whole season to choose and find one.
Im 45 years old and rode 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers my whole life. Im about to buy a bike and cant see myself starting on anything other than a 1000. I know how to drive around without 100% throttle all them time. Im not understanding why everyone says start small, are they talking about people who've never rode anything in their lives? I mean starting on a 600 might be ok but people like me whove been on race quads for years would want to know more was always there. It doesnt mean you have to drive crazy...
People are telling you to start smaller because you might have a lot of go-fast experience but it's on balanced vehicles only. Even an air plane is totally stable with three points of contact on the ground.... Now imagine you had to drive it around the airport and it only had two points of contact
@@YouMotorcycle There are 5'5 women on liter bikes.... Im sure most of them have hardly any experience. So telling a 45yo man who has rode very fast atv's to start on a small bike is a little weird to me.
@@NitroVipers3 So what? I'm sure there's a lot about ATVs that you could tell me that would seem very weird to me. My finding what you have already learned to be "weird to me" doesn't make you wrong, it just makes me less informed than you are on ATVs. Likewise, if you hear everyone who rides motorcycles telling you the same thing, and you don't ride motorcycles so it sounds weird to you, that doesn't make the whole room wrong...
@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ yep. This guy thinks we're telling him he shouldn't have any fun. He doesn't realize we're trying to stop him from doing something stupid because all the people making stupid decisions these days are driving up motorcycle Insurance costs. We're trying to keep our rates down lol. "Among motorcycle drivers killed in 2016, 33 percent drove motorcycles with engine sizes larger than 1,400cc, compared with 9 percent in 2000 and less than 1 percent in 1990."
I was thinking of buying a bike from you, But I went back to the dealership. I had a 2020 electric glide limited with 2,400 miles. . Settled on a 2022 Pan American. Cool bike if it would run. it's been a week since I bought it and has been in the shop all but a day. it, they just smile at me.They definitely talk down to me.( Dealership "we don't build them" ). Wow some how it's my fault. And this was the second one, the first didn't make it off the showroom floor. Engine ticking. The second one keeps faulting out, no start until you clear all the faults. ABS Module no Communication.
Cool advice. I rode for years when I was younger. Just went and took two riding classes. Want to barter a bike..I am a Plumber and hoping to trade some work for a ride.
Buying with cash is the best way to go, but only pay cash when there's a clean title with the seller's name on it. Having cash is persuasive. Withdraw the money from the bank on the day of the sale, so there's a record.
I'm shopping right now. I've got big $ coming and I plan on having many! Lol I'm gonna try and buy from you wen have the sales like you did couple weeks ago! All great deals! I love your site!😀
yeah may have stuffed this up... got a 2020 650 for my first proper purchase. have a ttr 250 to learn on. (also do some off road stuff, you learn alot) and now i realize the parallel twin is quite slow. i am young so i like to push myself. did do cash.
So many nice used bikes out there right now...lots of great deals to be had if you take your time and look for them. I bought a clean, running 1975 Honda CB750 for 2 grand last year. I love that bike, it looks great and it's a strong reliable runner. Also bought a 2017 Moto Guzzi V7iii Special with 3,000 miles on it for $5800. I'm always checking Ebay, Craig's List and Facebook Marketplace for motorcycles. And of course SRKcycles always has good deals. Can't go wrong buying a bike from Sean and the boys.
My first bike was a `1941 45 Cu In Sports Solo and it was my first bike because it was $300.00 and I had $300.00. I got it in 68 and had to rebuild it and got it on the road in 70. It was fun for a few weeks until a pick up truck backed out in front of me and totaled it and broke my leg arm collar bone and three ribs. I swapped it for a 46 Indian motor.
Shoot my first street legal bike I've ever owned was a 2005 r1 best decision I've ever made if your a true rider buy big ride easy an not out grow it. I was riding wheelies in no time . Now yeah I've rode a r6 two times before buying r1 but yeah just dive in
Asking I have a 1981 Yamaha 750 it’s my first bike I had for 1&1/2 years thinking about going bigger I jetted my carbs and straight piped it sounds really good kind of loud
It's not always about what you want what if you dont fit on the bike you want alot of sellers wont tell you but alot of bikes dont fit everyone and they are fully adjustable and you can tell a person that's all about looks and not knowledgeable fists thing I noticed is they never adjust the clutch and break leaveers and they dont understand that affects their ability to have the max ability to stop to react to critical situations and usually these people put exhaust and wraps and just junk on their bikes when they never learned how to adjust nothing you never just hop in a rental car and not adjust the seat mirrors and steering wheel before taking off it's sad really that's a big part of accidents add speed tho lack of knowledge it's really dangerous you can always learn more always when ever a test ride a bike I always bring tools to adjust the bike so I'm 100 percent comfortable most people look at me like wtf but then I exsplane it and they learn something it's a win win
my 1st one and current is a 2005 tomos targa LX got it for 800 in pretty beat up condition runs good really fast machine for a 50cc i enjoy it alot cant wait to make it a 70cc ive already put a tecno exhaust on it wich made it way faster it does 72 kmh flat
We drive on the right side of the road, which is pretty easy to adjust to, until the first time you gotta take a roundabout... Just follow the car in front of you was my tactic lol
@@adamclark8115 No worries. I just got back from overseas where the left side was the right side, thought I was going to have a head on collision at one point, then it was all fine, until I came across my first roundabout and that's when I had my shit my pants moment lol
I have a 2012 NC700X Honda for sale. Runs like new, recent service, new tires/chain/battery. Has a windscreen. 18,000 miles. 65-70mpg. Listed for $3500. Obo.
When I first started getting interested I purchased a 1985 Honda cb650 that I still have to this day cost me $500 if you look for the right deals and it was perfect then I saved up and I bought a 2007 Honda cbr600rr for $900 at an auction that had crashed but did not affect the title it ran perfect just had some cosmetic flaws that were all fixed so you can always find good deals if you look arounf
I went the route of getting clean off of drugs been clean off of meth and heroin now for 5 and 1/2 years by the way I'm only 27 once I got back from a year-long rehab program I worked on a therapy Farm where I pretty much did things that people that farm do anyways I got a mechanic job again because that's all I know how to do saved up my money I think I saved up about 2,500 to 3 Grand over a year and then I talked to my mom and then she went with me to the Yamaha dealership and I bought my 2006 Yamaha Warrior xv1700 V-Twin it has 11 thousand miles on it now but she helped me with the two thousand that I needed anyways the moral of all this is if you show someone that you're willing to work for something and that you want it that bad more than likely they're going to help you out I know that's not in all cases but I'm very blessed to have what I have I have a 06 Z71 Silverado 4 door a motorcycle and a house a family and two little furry cute kitties that love me work hard and the good Lord will reward you
I can attest to the get a free bike way. A coworker gave me a 79 KZ650 for free because it was taking up space in his garage. I need to do $500 worth of work then I’ll have my dream bike!!
mynameis mynameis not yet. I have to start completely from square one. I don’t even have tools yet. After I buy a set, my first step will be buying and installing and full exhaust 4 to 1 system
Hey how's it going?
How is it going bud?
I had to sell it for reasons but later was able to buy a 2020 Honda CB300R. I’ll find another one someday. Hopefully already running
@@supagirl1521 9l9l
5:40 that is exactly what i did, At 17 years old I got a job at the local furniture warehouse for the summer and saved every single penny and went on Facebook Market at just the right time to buy a 2000 yzf r6 as my first vehicle ever. Im 2 weeks away from turning 19 and it was the best decision of my life so far...
"Time is your friend" for anybody out there looking to buying their first motorcycle
How much did it cost your bike?
Wdym by “Time is your friend”
This is what im trying to do, do you think I can get a sports bike for like 3 grand
Well it's all about commonsense really if you buy a bike at the beginning of winter most likely you'll need to know how to do maintenance right off the bat if you get mid to late winter most of that's done buy tires in summer and maintenance stuff for winter to beat the rush and always learn your bike learn as much as you can in general at comfortable on that bike know what all can be adjusted best way to keep riding best thing I ever did to but I didnt go get a 600 because I wanted to know all I could know but each is their own right
@@matthart7275 most definitely bro
I remember turning 16 and getting my CBT. Pulling up to traffic lights on my Aprilia RS 50 and then seeing a K5 GSXR pull next to me; turning to my friend and saying I'll have one of those. Got a job where I could sustain myself to a decent level and within the first 3 pay-checks, walked into a bike shop saw a K5 GSXR in pristine condition with 4.9k miles on the clock and just smacked the deposit down. I got so excited the moment I saw it the deposit was down and the bike was mine 8 weeks later
If this was some other motorcycle dealership, I would say no. But people know your integrity. Best regards 👍 from LA.
Yeah, what he said.👍
I got my first bike a couple weeks ago. I went straight to the dealer and got a klx 250. I should have got an older bike but it's the first brand new thing I've ever owned so I take joy just seeing in in my garage in the morning
I always thought buying new was dumb but 6 years ago I bought a new car and it still feels new to me. Because I bought it I think the “new” feeling is going to last forever. I was surprised how much better I like it.
@@aguyfromnothere it’s like having a child
Wow, dude, you are awesome. You didnt shove srk cycles down our throat and say things that are biased. I love it when people give honest opinions.
All those guys had R1s
Imagine that race...
I’m gonna smoke u!
Dude? We got the same bike?
Whoever rides better;))
It's not the bike it's the rider anyone can exsplane that track days bruh track days and knowledge
Probably 1% of sportbike riders have actually seen a track... online it's like 99% lol
Anyone can go fast on a fast bike. It takes a skilled rider to go fast on a slow bike
I bought a 2014 883 for my first bike. Had 506 miles on it. Greatest deal of my life and she runs like a dream
"Do not get advice from someone who has financial incentive"
Literally a bike dealer owner lol
I’m telling you to get advice from an old wise rider
@@Srkcycles im not against your advice. Great tips. My mom has a fz6r she doesent ride. Think thats a good 1st bike?
@@winnerwinds6509can't speak on their behalf but I think it is. I would still recommend doing the course before trying to learn on someone else's bike. The fairings on that bike aren't cheap if you tip of over. Put some frame sliders on it too. If you don't know what any of these words mean just google them :) oh, and Sean gives advice that he would literally benefit from you not knowing. I used to work at a dealership, a lot of people don't realize they can get better loans for buying a bike from their local bank or credit union then what they can get from the dealership. The dealership also gets a kick back when they set you up with financing. This guy is pushing people to get cheaper loans to save money even if it means he's making less. Can't complain about that.
@@winnerwinds6509 thats the perfect bike for me.600cc inline 4 beginner bike ..does she want to sell it.
@@batonrouge5150 im going to buy it soon. It hasnt ran in 4 years but has only 100 miles. Basically brand new.
"getting the same bike with ur buddies" is the most practical, useful, and genuis advice yall gonna get. and little ppl talk abt it. they all went on and try to explain the engineeringm, the different style and even the history of motorbikes etc.
really appreciated, ur the real man!
Probably gonna be getting my dad's 04 Honda Shadow 750. He hasn't rode it in a few years and with some health issues now he's not sure he can confidently. He bought it brand new in 2004 and I was with him when he picked it up. It's never been wrecked or laid over and only has around 2400 miles on it. Told the wife I'm gonna buy it and after a few talks explaining why I want it she finally decided to not fight me on it. Looking into getting my license real soon.
I'm on my 4th motorcycle and I still watched this video
Lmao😂 me too. Always something too learn
We’re you scared when you got your first moter cycle
@@jakeg8581 yes
I was hoping you were going to tell me how to do this without saving the money part... dang it
Joshua Dippel That was my second motorcycle. I traded it for a computer after it sat two years because I was deploying all the time and I missed all the riding weather. The guy had it running in two weeks. Felt like I was stabbed in the chest; but then I moved and didn’t have a garage. Got one now though. Rode that beast 10,000 miles per year. Covered the entire East Coast in 2 weeks. One of my best vacations ever!
“Wise counsel” my friend!
Love your channel bro I'm an older guy looking at getting back into bikes and your content has been super helpful. God be with you
I work in Sales and I agree with everything you say here brother. Work smart, not hard and do our homework. At the end of the day, I'm here to help with paper work and help with an educated decision. I love this community, keep up the great work. 🤙
You remind me of Andy schrock. Same look, same energy, both passionate and running a successful business.
Hes a skateboarder youtuber and owner of the company Revive.
Yeahhh he’s the brunette version!
Nice video
I just got a Yamaha Xz550 from 83 for free
new oil, filter, tires and a starter rep kit
starting and running perfectly now
Greetings from Denmark!
You have great wisdom for a young guy. It is nice that you pass it on this way. Couldn’t advise anyone better myself. Chinbeard
This is great. However, I bought my first bike by borrowing it from my 401K. I felt like that was my best financing option.
Same. It's a great option most people overlook. Best part is you own the bike and not some bank.
I was given a 1982 GS850GL for free. Wasn't running when I got it and had been sitting outside uncovered for years. Thanks to TH-cam I got it running in just a few days. A few weeks later I bought a 1983 GS850GL with 11k for $700 that was in better shape. From what I've read they seem like a solid bike that I will enjoy for years.
I worked in high school and managed to get a great deal on a 2007 Yamaha FZ-6. I'm coming up on 4 years with the bike and it's been an amazing experience. Met the guy on craigslist and he was a pleasure to do business with. Definitely get in contact with people and DO YOUR RESEARCH! I spent months researching bikes and looking online and going to dealerships before finding the bike that was right for me at a good price. Don't jump in too deep and know yourself.
Been wanting a roadking. Was gonna settle for a heritage. Owner finance. But I change my mind and was patient. Then I found a gorgeous Yamaha warrior. Just too far away. So being patient I pulled the trigger a few weeks ago.
I got a 2013 Yamaha raider with less than 3k miles. Has aftermarket exhaust and new set of tires. Got it fir 6k cash. First bike. Love it
I saw a picture of my bike then got it 4 days later and love it
Unmatched integrity. Thank you for that info . That’s the kind of advice you would give to a family member. I personally appreciate it.
Hey! Been watching alot of your videos for a while, and given the nature of where im from i cant buy one from you ( sweden) but today med and my dad went on a roadtrip of 370km to buy my first bike, a 2010 triumph street triple. Thank you for all your videos and keep up the good work!! Much love from Sweden
The price checking is extremely important, but just sticker compare the out the door price. The dealership 2 miles from my house had a 2019 for $8,499 and another dealer had a 2020 of the same bike for $8,999. But the OTD price on the 2019 was $250 more than the 2020 which I had added a $500 option to. So I called the local dealer out on and they bet the price on the 2020 by $250 and they added the same option on. Dont be afraid to speak your mind and he assertive. The most powerful tool you have is showing them the back of your head as you walk out the door
Most people don’t know what type of riding they are going to do at the beginning. That evolves over time.
So many people get this all wrong. All excellent tips. "Seek wise counsel." Well said. I just did a video on buying tips for buying your first motorcycle project bike for a restoration project for people who are ready to completely restore an old forgotten machine. Props to you guys for always putting the community first 👍👌
I think with leasing it's very important to distinguish between financial lease and full operational lease. Financial lease is generally not the best idea, it's probably more expensive than going to a credit union or a bank and taking out a personal loan for the same amount.
Full Operational Lease, especially for brand new bikes, doesn't have to be a bad idea. It generally includes all taxes, insurance, maintenance, road side assistance, all that jazz. And in the end if you're bored with the bike at the end of the contract you just return it, if you want to keep it you can generally buy out the contract at the end. Also full operational lease cost is a good indication of the cost of ownership for a bike. My rule of thumb is that if I can't afford to get a FOL on a bike, I most likely can't afford to own it either.
I randomly found your videos one day when you first bought the cheap Amazon bikes. Now I'm seriously considering buying a bike, I think I'm just gonna get one of those bikes to beat up in the yard for fun and learn to ride before I get something to use for work when the weather is nice.
Dude!! I just found you. I Love your montra! God is My pilot.
Been on motorcycles since i was a kid. You give great advice.
Thank you brother.
i"M A LONE WOLF, I DON'T CARE ABOUT EVERBODY'S RIDES.
Didn’t ask
Same, friends would suck lmao
WoW, but you look like a lion tho!
We can be lone wolves together ❤
@@40rollsonly did respond tho
I've been wanting a motorcycle for about 5 years now and I'd do anything to have one. It's just going to have to be after I buy a house since I have a family of 5.. love this channel keep up the great work!
got a 2017 fireblade, but thinking getting kawasaki ninja 400 as a second bike something i can enjoy and actually use all the gear without getting into trouble and that is fun !!
I love you bring the Lord into everything! God has uniquely placed you in your field God bless you brother. I sold my Vulcan when I went into nursing school and looking to get another, I stumbled upon your sites, so informative
I just bought a 2003 FLSTF Fatboy Anniversary from a dealer sight unseen in Nashua, NH. All the specs say the bike has 789 miles on it and the dealer who has been in business for 30 years told me that it is all original and that milage is accurate. I'm in Florida for the winter and will return to NH in April. I'm putting a lot of trust in the owner of the dealership. He said the owner bought it brand new thinking it would be rare and he'd make a killing. The owner is 85 now and his plans did not pan out. I paid $9600 plus the dealer is charging about $500 for all of the title and storage junk. I hope I didn't make a mistake. It's not my 1st Harley. I'm 74 and my last two bikes were a Ducati 1199r and an 850 BMW GS Adventure. The Ducati was too fast and the BMW was too tall. I just hope the HD will run like a new bike. He said he would put a NH State Inspection sticker on it. Can't imagine he wants to OK something that is not OK.
I should have gottenm a motorcycle instead of my ecoboost mustang. now i live in manhatton and pay shit load on parking gas insurance and i still have to get stuck in traffic
I feel your pain. I dont even need my jeep to get around, I can just take the J train, and having a bike would be so sweet.
This is a littel taste of what I am doing with my spare time which isn’t much with school and study / somtimes u will have someone in life that’s anoing and not the best but we have all got to learn that we can’t always do the things we want and not always complete life but sadly that’s the way life is just remember there are many people in life that want u to live so don’t give up and love yourself no matter what we are all here for u but don’t always have the time to show it love u all so much caps :))) thanks for your time to read my verses I well appreciate it . Caps England 11
Bought a grom as first bike. I’m just now learning to ride and I’ve made a lot of mistakes and if I would have bought anything bigger I would have killed myself. Groms are fun as hell 👍
Well. I just checked online and basically made a shortlist. Then I went to the dealer. Did test ride nr 1 and nr2 on my shortlist. Turned out nr 1 was it for me. Then decided on buying it. Due to delivery problems waiting times would be long, but…… there was one sitting in the showroom at exactly the color I wanted. So it was an easy decision and pulled the trigger. Delivery about 2 weeks later. Next problem was that it was winter. So the break in period was done in marginal conditions at times. But also nice way to grow into the bike and gradually get used to the power.
Now two years down I am still riding my nr 1 choice bike. And am perfectly happy with it.
Only difference. I live in the EU. I did my driving lessons on a 650cc Suzuki with about 75 hp. No problem with that. After obtaining my license I rented a Honda CB650R for a long weekend of riding. Also no problem. So somewhere in the 100 hp range was the sweet spot for me.
Chose the Triumph Street Triple R. And what a bike it is! Just finished a 2k tour on it in 7 days without a sweat. Was restricted only by luggage capacity. At some point the clean sets of underwear run out and you have to stop to get them washed. Wanted to travel light because I bought myself a sporty nakedbike and not some kind of pack mule.
I just subbed when you read out the Bible verse in a video
I did the same on a bikes n beards video
Jason Woodrow hey me too ! Haha gotta love it ! Stay safe !
Agreed!
I’m trying to be safe with Jesus on the bike I sub just for that to
Jason
My first bike was a 1979 Suzuki GS1000E in college in the late 90s.
K&N pod filters and Vance & Hines Exhaust.
Guy I was working with asked if I wanted to buy it for $300.
Wasn’t looking for a bike but it sounded like fun.
My dad helped me with the maintenance so I gave it to him 3 years later when I got married and moved across the country.
Picking up my first bike this weekend..2013 victory vegas 8 ball!!
im actually buying my bike this week .. 2nd street bike ive owned but i stumbled on your channel for some info ...and wow ...i truly liked the reading at start of the ride you go for ...amazing ..so thank you ..you found another sub with me ...
It is so hard to get a bike where I stay..it cost the motorcycle's price in shipping to get here or it just won't ship here..I just gave up..and watch your videos to satisfy my urge. 'Smile'..I watch your video of 3years ago on the DRZ400SM over and over.... my dream motorcycle - Love the videos thanks so much
Got an old 82 xj650 for my first bike. Thing is damn near bullet proof
Thank you man I appreciate the advice. I’m looking to buy a bike here soon. It’s around 10,000 and I’m looking to put 2,000 down.
Hey I have a question for the comments section crowd. Would you guys recommend taking a state run motorcycle course to acquire your license if you've never ridden on the street before? I heard that your practically guaranteed your license at the end of it and most insurance companies give you a discount for completing it. Thanks.
Yes, do it, in Cali they use that course as you’re driven test for the dmv, all you have to do is take the certificate of completion and do you’re written test
Great reviews Sean and I’ve watched numerous videos that you’ve posted as per of my research for buying my first bike which will be a used one.
I’d like you take however, I’m 40yrs old, 6’6 270lbs and have 36” inseam so finding a bike that fits is difficult. Wanted your thoughts/suggestions on what to look at/put on a list. I don’t plan on any long tours. Mostly 50 miles or less at any given time. Def no liter bikes since they’re too twitchy and very unforgiving and not interested in enduros either. I don’t mind puttering around the neighborhood and building my confidence and experience with the bike up over time either. Thanks for your help!!!
SRKCYCLES! GOD is ALMIGHTY!!
I'm planning, to the cent & season, for my first bike. Then, the HOLY SPIRIT lead me to your channel. Then after that, I realize you're a CHRISTIAN!! (SEEK YE WISE COUNSEL!) I'm Justin. My b-day is April. My first bike is gonna be a 2008 GSX-R750. I'll be in contact 4 sure!! Blessings.
Best full of wisdom video
I have ever seen.
I have kept a cash box in my office for decades. Bought my bass and amp with that. Now I purchased two wheels in the form of a 1996 Yamaha Virago 750...$1000
I mean, don't always need a flashy new bike, I'm looking at the old 70s Honda cb500 fours and that 2k junker to most people is like a dream bike for me. As a senior with a pretty decent job making $16 an hour, getting one instead of a car is a no brainer with how small of a distance I'm going to be riding.
Bought my last bike off of FB marketplace. Agree. Much better than CL.
Also, the kind of riding you think you might do before you buy a bike will probably change. In fact, it usually does. If you're looking for just something to cruise around town you'll be surprised how much time you end up on the highway. If you buy a touring bike you'll be surprised how much you'd rather have a mid-size bike to cruise around town. I say, buy a cheap, low cc, first bike because you will definitely drop it and you will learn what kind of riding you like to do best (or if you even like riding at all). Then you can flip that and work your way towards your "dream" bike.
I got my first bike cf moto 300 SS learned to ride at the dealership rode it home 1hr❤❤❤
I must belong to the squirrelest Credit Union.
When I went to buy my first Harley in 2014, I called my Credit Union from the Dealership. They tried to make the same deal. Thought it was easer to let the dealer handle the financing. Thirty days later I got a call from the Credit Union asking if I purchased the Harley. They refinanced the loan at a significantly lower rate!
Traded my 2014 Sporty for a new 2019 FXLR and exactly the same thing happened with my Credit Union. They must get more points for refinancing then new loans…
How about buying your second bike? I had a 75 Z1 and rode it for years, I wouldn’t think twice about making a 500 mile run…. so now I’m thinking after all these years of getting back into it. Any suggestions?
I really want to start riding because of your videos. I'm 44 years old and only have dirt bike experience never owned a street bike
They give me lots of information cos I'm only 10 years old and I want to get a bike so my mum's gonna be buying one for my birthday present 🙇🙏🎂🏍
My first my own motorcycle (I've travel a lot on rented ones) is G650GS Sertao (used one), and I LOVE it. But I've spent whole season to choose and find one.
Im 45 years old and rode 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers my whole life. Im
about to buy a bike and cant see myself starting on anything other than a
1000. I know how to drive around without 100% throttle all them time.
Im not understanding why everyone says start small, are they talking
about people who've never rode anything in their lives? I mean starting
on a 600 might be ok but people like me whove been on race quads for
years would want to know more was always there. It doesnt mean you have
to drive crazy...
People are telling you to start smaller because you might have a lot of go-fast experience but it's on balanced vehicles only. Even an air plane is totally stable with three points of contact on the ground.... Now imagine you had to drive it around the airport and it only had two points of contact
@@YouMotorcycle There are 5'5 women on liter bikes.... Im sure most of them have hardly any experience. So telling a 45yo man who has rode very fast atv's to start on a small bike is a little weird to me.
@@NitroVipers3 So what? I'm sure there's a lot about ATVs that you could tell me that would seem very weird to me. My finding what you have already learned to be "weird to me" doesn't make you wrong, it just makes me less informed than you are on ATVs. Likewise, if you hear everyone who rides motorcycles telling you the same thing, and you don't ride motorcycles so it sounds weird to you, that doesn't make the whole room wrong...
@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ yep. This guy thinks we're telling him he shouldn't have any fun. He doesn't realize we're trying to stop him from doing something stupid because all the people making stupid decisions these days are driving up motorcycle Insurance costs. We're trying to keep our rates down lol.
"Among motorcycle drivers killed in 2016, 33 percent drove motorcycles with engine sizes larger than 1,400cc, compared with 9 percent in 2000 and less than 1 percent in 1990."
I was thinking of buying a bike from you, But I went back to the dealership. I had a 2020 electric glide limited with 2,400 miles. . Settled on a 2022 Pan American. Cool bike if it would run. it's been a week since I bought it and has been in the shop all but a day. it, they just smile at me.They definitely talk down to me.( Dealership "we don't build them" ). Wow some how it's my fault. And this was the second one, the first didn't make it off the showroom floor. Engine ticking. The second one keeps faulting out, no start until you clear all the faults. ABS Module no Communication.
I went straight to build my first motorcycle. 😁😉🙃
my dad has a super rare kaiwi from the early 80s, its a special addition, he actually haz a lot classic bikes, alot of them need sum work
I had a car I was going to give away. Next thing you know I was offered a Honda VTX 1800...boom! First bike.
I’m going to use this video to purchase my first motorcycle. I’ve been looking into getting a bike for about a year now. I think it’s about time.
…also I will keep you updated on my process.
Will be getting my first bike in 2 months🙏🏾 ! Want to start on a gsxr 600
True! My first bike (1989 Kawasaki EX250) I traded a road bike for a watch and then the watch for the bike! No cash involved.
Cool advice. I rode for years when I was younger. Just went and took two riding classes. Want to barter a bike..I am a Plumber and hoping to trade some work for a ride.
Buying with cash is the best way to go, but only pay cash when there's a clean title with the seller's name on it. Having cash is persuasive.
Withdraw the money from the bank on the day of the sale, so there's a record.
I'm shopping right now. I've got big $ coming and I plan on having many! Lol I'm gonna try and buy from you wen have the sales like you did couple weeks ago! All great deals! I love your site!😀
“Big money” meaning stimulus check😆
@@Guapfam2200 my stimulus thank god got .me too and from funeral! I'm in a bind, don't care!
I was waiting for the word of wisdom. I just found your channel and this is the third video I watched.
yeah may have stuffed this up... got a 2020 650 for my first proper purchase. have a ttr 250 to learn on. (also do some off road stuff, you learn alot) and now i realize the parallel twin is quite slow. i am young so i like to push myself. did do cash.
So many nice used bikes out there right now...lots of great deals to be had if you take your time and look for them. I bought a clean, running 1975 Honda CB750 for 2 grand last year. I love that bike, it looks great and it's a strong reliable runner. Also bought a 2017 Moto Guzzi V7iii Special with 3,000 miles on it for $5800. I'm always checking Ebay, Craig's List and Facebook Marketplace for motorcycles. And of course SRKcycles always has good deals. Can't go wrong buying a bike from Sean and the boys.
My first bike was a `1941 45 Cu In Sports Solo and it was my first bike because it was $300.00 and I had $300.00. I got it in 68 and had to rebuild it and got it on the road in 70. It was fun for a few weeks until a pick up truck backed out in front of me and totaled it and broke my leg arm collar bone and three ribs. I swapped it for a 46 Indian motor.
My first bike was a 1982 Yamaha Virgo 750 I paid $250 for that I banged around for the summer had a lot fun with
Shoot my first street legal bike I've ever owned was a 2005 r1 best decision I've ever made if your a true rider buy big ride easy an not out grow it. I was riding wheelies in no time . Now yeah I've rode a r6 two times before buying r1 but yeah just dive in
Asking I have a 1981 Yamaha 750 it’s my first bike I had for 1&1/2 years thinking about going bigger I jetted my carbs and straight piped it sounds really good kind of loud
It's not always about what you want what if you dont fit on the bike you want alot of sellers wont tell you but alot of bikes dont fit everyone and they are fully adjustable and you can tell a person that's all about looks and not knowledgeable fists thing I noticed is they never adjust the clutch and break leaveers and they dont understand that affects their ability to have the max ability to stop to react to critical situations and usually these people put exhaust and wraps and just junk on their bikes when they never learned how to adjust nothing you never just hop in a rental car and not adjust the seat mirrors and steering wheel before taking off it's sad really that's a big part of accidents add speed tho lack of knowledge it's really dangerous you can always learn more always when ever a test ride a bike I always bring tools to adjust the bike so I'm 100 percent comfortable most people look at me like wtf but then I exsplane it and they learn something it's a win win
my 1st one and current is a 2005 tomos targa LX got it for 800 in pretty beat up condition runs good really fast machine for a 50cc i enjoy it alot cant wait to make it a 70cc ive already put a tecno exhaust on it wich made it way faster it does 72 kmh flat
This video, like many others, was awesome.
Got my first bike from a buddy, paid cash. Love it
4:04 Dave Ramsey, is that you?!
aren't all the squids, I mean kids, on F4is? Heard that somewhere. lol.
That was my first love
I have a dream, that one day, scooters, dirt bikes, sport bikes, trikes, and Harley's can all ride in one group.
Been talking my dad about getting a motorcycle. I'm on the shorter side but I've been looking at getting cafe style bike.
Cash is the best way. Although I have not been lucky enough for that. But it's the best
Got my 88 Kawasaki 454 free because it was sitting in someone else's yard and they didn't feel like working on it.
I'm venturing into this realm in 2 months. Thanks for the advice!
1st booooooom!! Great vid as always guy. FYI just bought myself a Vstrom for a USA tour from the UK. See you soon 🤟
We drive on the right side of the road, which is pretty easy to adjust to, until the first time you gotta take a roundabout... Just follow the car in front of you was my tactic lol
@@YouMotorcycle thanks for the heads up brother! It was the same in Greece and I nearly shit my pants 🤣. Didn't help being on a damn quad though.
@@adamclark8115 No worries. I just got back from overseas where the left side was the right side, thought I was going to have a head on collision at one point, then it was all fine, until I came across my first roundabout and that's when I had my shit my pants moment lol
Huh, your in PA, i might just buy my first bike from you guys.
One of the most important things he said is "how are you going to pay for this motorcycle"? Alot of people go and pick up more bills without thinking
Got the money just not seeing anything I want on the site. Hope you can get back to the auctions soon. 👍
I have a 2012 NC700X Honda for sale. Runs like new, recent service, new tires/chain/battery. Has a windscreen. 18,000 miles. 65-70mpg. Listed for $3500. Obo.
I've rode dirt bikes my entire life. I'm 36 and last year I bought my first street bike, A 2004 Yamaha vstar 1100 classic paid 2k
When I first started getting interested I purchased a 1985 Honda cb650 that I still have to this day cost me $500 if you look for the right deals and it was perfect then I saved up and I bought a 2007 Honda cbr600rr for $900 at an auction that had crashed but did not affect the title it ran perfect just had some cosmetic flaws that were all fixed so you can always find good deals if you look arounf
Love the vids Sean! Keep em comin!
Hey good day am Bright Williams am 5.8ft i want to buy a bike 🏍 but don't really know what to buy
I went the route of getting clean off of drugs been clean off of meth and heroin now for 5 and 1/2 years by the way I'm only 27 once I got back from a year-long rehab program I worked on a therapy Farm where I pretty much did things that people that farm do anyways I got a mechanic job again because that's all I know how to do saved up my money I think I saved up about 2,500 to 3 Grand over a year and then I talked to my mom and then she went with me to the Yamaha dealership and I bought my 2006 Yamaha Warrior xv1700 V-Twin it has 11 thousand miles on it now but she helped me with the two thousand that I needed anyways the moral of all this is if you show someone that you're willing to work for something and that you want it that bad more than likely they're going to help you out I know that's not in all cases but I'm very blessed to have what I have I have a 06 Z71 Silverado 4 door a motorcycle and a house a family and two little furry cute kitties that love me work hard and the good Lord will reward you
First bike I (not my dad) bought was a 1985 Honda 500 Interceptor. This was used in 1986. Many Hondas later, lol...
if you are 16 or under don’t get more than like a 225. Trust me...