gsus
Junior Member
I have about 300 miles of riding experience with my current bike (83 Honda Shadow). Long story short... turns out that I bought a bike that had a covered up head gasket problem (which hid well for about a month). Oh well, downside to buying an old cheap bike to learn how to ride on.
Anyhow, I'm thinking of buying an FZ6 (2007 and up, I prefer the analog tach) since I really don't want to spend the money to fix my current bike. I walked into the dealer on Monday to test one out, but the only model that they had out was on a display. I would've asked them to bring it down, but I don't plan to purchase a new bike until mid to late summer (2008). Anyhow, I did speak to one of the salesperson's and he said out the door, it'd be about $8,500-$8,700. I was planning to put down a $1000 deposit and possibly my current bike, but I'd be financing the rest and making payments. What would be the best way to get the best price on the bike?
Do you guys think this bike would be to much for me with 300 miles of experience? Also, are these bikes comfortable for bigger riders? I've read that they are, but I'm 5'10" and about 300lbs... anyone have an person experience?
Thanks in advance.
Anyhow, I'm thinking of buying an FZ6 (2007 and up, I prefer the analog tach) since I really don't want to spend the money to fix my current bike. I walked into the dealer on Monday to test one out, but the only model that they had out was on a display. I would've asked them to bring it down, but I don't plan to purchase a new bike until mid to late summer (2008). Anyhow, I did speak to one of the salesperson's and he said out the door, it'd be about $8,500-$8,700. I was planning to put down a $1000 deposit and possibly my current bike, but I'd be financing the rest and making payments. What would be the best way to get the best price on the bike?
Do you guys think this bike would be to much for me with 300 miles of experience? Also, are these bikes comfortable for bigger riders? I've read that they are, but I'm 5'10" and about 300lbs... anyone have an person experience?
Thanks in advance.