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

[Sean Kilpatrick]

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

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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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