bike price question

[black95gs-t]

I somewhat agree. 500 is a good bike to start with, but there are many 600's that are in the same category as a GS500. The SV650's power to weight ratio is actually less than the new GS500. In all honesty, a 250cc Ninja will bore the hell out of him a month after he learns how to ride. You can go older and get less power as well. The main thing to look for in a bike is, NO MODS! If the bike has been modded it is a pretty safe assumption that it has been ridden pretty aggressively. If there are any scratches at all, keep looking, you will find more. The side of my bike has never been scratched while it was upright. Only when it fell. Get the VIN and run it on one of those car reports. If you know someone that can ride, have them bring it to a mechanic. If you don't, have the owner ride it there. Make sure to take one of the motorcycle safety classes prior to getting a liscence. It will give you good riding habits to start with and help lower your insurance. I can't stress enough, that the most important part of a bike is your safety equipment. I never leave my house without my helmet, gloves, and jacket. When you get gloves and a jacket, make sure they are for motorcycle use. I sent my buddy to get some the other day and he came back with a jacket from Dillards and gloves from Wal-Mart. He thought they were just to keep him warm.
J