i have $2100 cash in hand

but can also possibly take out a small loan

looking for a nice bike to drive during the week and go out on the weekends

prefer a 600


if you have any suggestions or a bike for sale let me know

 

I'd shoot for a EX500 to start out with: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/mcy/441796380.html

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/mcy/431102655.html

They hold their value quite nicely, unless you mess up the plastics or crash hard. I rode one for 7 months, bought a '99 F4 and rode it for 9 months, sold the F4, and I'm back to the EX500 as my track bike.

Plus, they're in your price range. You might be hard pressed to find a decent 600 for $2100. You'll also want to budget $400-$500 for good riding gear(helmet, gloves, boots, jacket).

 

another problem i have is the fact that im short. 5'6/5'7 ish.
so is there any bikes that at stock height i could ride flat footed or would i need to lower it some?

 

A friend of mine is actually selling a 250 in Lynchburg for $1250.

 

My wife is about the same height and has no issues with her EX500 at stock ride height.

 

what kind of condition is it in?


and what year?