Ohio rider needed for 2nd opinion...

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  1. joshbea6

    joshbea6 New Member

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    Is there anyone that is in the Cleveland area that can help me look over a bike this Saturday (3-21-09)?

    Please let me know ASAP!!!
     
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    derstuka Lord of the Wankers Staff Member

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    As a kind gesture (and enticement) for helping you....you might want to offer up some suds :drink: and/or grub :hungry: to the fine lad that assists you.

    Good luck boss! :vtr2:
     
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    Well I was hoping that that kind of sentiment would go without saying, but yes, compensation of food and beverage would be included in the deal...
     
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    where exactly are we talking in the Cleveland area? I live east of Cleveland and wouldn't mind helping you out but I am on night shift and have to be at work @ 6:30. Being I work Friday night to most of my day Saturday will be spent in the bed. If not to far out of the way I could probably meet you and have a look at the bike. Will have to take a raincheck on the suds and grub though.
     
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    I was hoping to get there early so I had told the guy about 10:30 AM. I may hold off on making him an offer until after lunch as was mentioned in my other thread on this bike, and then give him a down payment to hold the bike for me.

    Location in Cleveland is W 100th ave and Dennison Ave, 44102
     
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    I still need to know where?
     
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    Just edited the post...
     
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    Unfortunantly that is at least 45 minutes away. Had I not been on night shift i would have no problem helping you out. Good luck
     
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    Dude - i wouldnt recommend a bike with a salvage title to a newbie rider. Youll be busy learning to ride and wont need the fixit items that will come up. Also consider a smaller bike to start out for a season to get your feet wet. Like KX500 Kawi, Suzuki SV650, Suzuki GS550. Great starter bikes that can keep you out of trouble.

    Good luck,
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    Got a dealership going to look the bike over for me this week. So I'll have the results when I go up there to "negotiate" on Saturday if the results of the look over are promising.

    I am having them remove the fairings on each side and thoroughly inspect the frame for weld breaks, frame twists, and frame alignment, as well as do a test ride for me.

    Thanks.
     
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    ^ Good idea, Columbus is just too far away for me to be any help.
     
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    I'd say keep looking. I got my 5th gen a couple years ago in the Cleveland area for $4500 with a bunch of goodies including a givi bags all around and a sargent seat and genmar risers. There are a bunch of VFR riders in the area too so just keep an eye out on craigslist.
     
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