[ale] [OT] Looking for an old beater motorcycle.

Thu Aug 1 13:23:22 EDT 2013

> Honda in Alpharetta offers a rider's course that was $150

A friend took the class a week ago and paid $100.  It was the dirt class,
which all street riders should take.   Knowing how to control your bike in
loose traction conditions is of great value to street riders (sand/gravel
on road, oil slicks, wet pavement).

> See klr650.net for a very helpful community.

I recommend http://advrider.com - lots of folks there on our wavelength,
and the fora are not limited to a specific brand/model (though there are
hundreds of model specific threads).

On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 1:05 PM, Edward Holcroft <eholcroft at mkainc.com>wrote:

> Not to put you off the cx500 or anything, but I agree on dual sports. It's
> great to have the freedom to head off the beaten track when you want to,
> and there's a LOT of that available in Georgia. I commute daily on a
> KLR650. Dual-sport is a very nice option for that sort of thing. You will
> regularly find good deals on Craigslist on KLR's, although I'm not too sure
> what $500 will get you. Don't worry too much about high mileage ... unless
> the bike has clearly been abused, they run forever.
>
> Further to Ron's comments, you certainly will need protective clothing and
> helmet, but $1000 would be on the high end. Correct on the tire mileage,
> but they're inexpensive, starting at about $45.
>
> Honda in Alpharetta offers a rider's course that was $150 when I went on
> it. Money well spent, outstanding instructors ... it includes the drivers
> test and they give you a voucher to trade for a license at the DMV.
>
> If you plan to ride through winter, you'll need some extras - I added
> heated grips and last year also bought hippohands (www.hippohands.com),
> since as I get older I seem to be getting softer ... I have two jackets, a
> light one for summer and a heavy duty one for winter. Wind chill is a big
> factor on a bike, you will not believe how cold you can get at 50mph. I've
> never invested in riding trousers, my jeans have worked out fine, although
> a few years ago when we had those really brutal winters, it took some
> toughing out. And in Atlanta, you'll also definitely need rain gear.
>
> See klr650.net for a very helpful community. It pays to own a common
> motorcycle as there are parts galore and many people willing to help and
> advise.
>
> Take a drive out to Suches one weekend and stop by Two Wheels Only
> http://motodog650.com/2013/03/19/former-t-w-o-to-re-open-as-two-wheels-of-suches/which recently re-opened. There you will find a great bunch of enthusiasts
> that will be only too happy to share some options.
>
> I think even with the additional investments, a bike works out way cheaper
> than a small car. Insurance is like $11 a month and I get just over 50mpg
> in Atlanta traffic.
>
> cheers
> ed
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Adrya Stembridge <
> adrya.stembridge at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I wouldn't rule out a Honda XR650L or DR650 dual sport.   You may find an
>> older KLR650 in the 1k range but it will have high mileage.    Dual sports
>> are amazingly versatile and fun.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Richard Bronosky <richard at bronosky.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Sean,
>>> I will definitely need an interstate capable bike. I have been looking
>>> at 30+ year old Hondas. I like the CX500. Everyone I find (in my
>>> budget) needs a stator. I have no experience working on a bike but
>>> with the help of Youtube I figure I ought to be able to get it done.
>>> .!# RichardBronosky #!.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM, Sean Kilpatrick <kilpatms at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> > Richard,
>>> >
>>> > Can you get into town (fairly) easily without getting on an Interstate?
>>> >
>>> > If so, you might be able to find a 4-5 year old Honda/Yamaha/whatever
>>> 250cc
>>> > bike in your price range.
>>> >
>>> > If you NEED to get up on the interstates you are going to want at
>>> least a
>>> > 500cc bike. Smaller bikes have neither the speed nor weight to be
>>> safe. The
>>> > bow wave of a large truck can push a small bike over a half lane or
>>> more.
>>> > Really scary.
>>> >
>>> > The problem is that any 500 cc (or larger) bike you can find in the
>>> $500
>>> > range is going to need a LOT of work. You could easily sink another
>>> $500
>>> > into it.
>>> >
>>> > And, of course, if you don't already have an endorsement on your
>>> driver's
>>> > license for a motorcycle, you'll need to deal with that hassle as well.
>>> >
>>> > Please do not even consider a 50 cc putt-putt. Most of them can not
>>> pull a
>>> > moderate hill at 30 mph. They are dangerous on most roads outside the
>>> Loop
>>> > as most drivers coming up behind you will think you are a motorcycle
>>> and not
>>> > realize how slowly you are going.
>>> >
>>> > Sean
>>> >
>>> >
>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > On Thursday, August 01, 2013 10:00:07 am Richard Bronosky wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> I am newly divorced and am faced with challenge of finding a social
>>> >
>>> >> life outside of my wife and children. This was going pretty well when
>>> >
>>> >> I was sleeping on a coworker's couch downtown. Now that I'm in a home
>>> >
>>> >> far west of Atlanta I face a $10 fuel investment anytime I drive into
>>> >
>>> >> town. (I usually take the bus to work.) That will result in me sitting
>>> >
>>> >> on the computer every night and being a recluse.
>>> >
>>> >>
>>> >
>>> >> I sold a TV for $500 and would like to spend that on motorcycle. I'm
>>> >
>>> >> looking at 30+ year old Hondas on Craig's List. If you know of
>>> >
>>> >> anything or anyone, please put me in touch.
>>> >
>>> >>
>>> >
>>> >> .!# RichardBronosky #!.
>>> >
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