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$1000-$3000/500.

Essentially my limit is $3000 but I write the $500 as a safety net for "Holy-shi*t-that's-a-nice-bike-but-it's-overpriced" scenarios.

I'm hoping I do not need to use the $500.

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muay_thai_dan said:
Id say buy one as soon as you have the money and as soon as you find the bike you want at the price you want.

And of course off season prices are better then on season prices.
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Not really. There are a lot more bikes to chose from on -season, the market is typically more competitive for the seller. I suggest the OP start watching prices on kijiji now, because what will become obvious is what bikes sell for, which has nothing to do with asking price. Season should not affect the price.

Keep a collection of bikes ads that sold, use it as a bargaining tool in the spring to bring a seller to reality.

Just remember, used bikes are difficult to sell in the GTA, especially above $4K, because people simply do not have that much cash.
 
exactly the same boat as you. i'm saving up at the moment and waiting until feb to get a bike. i'm leaning towards either the cbr f4i/rr or the ninja or the gsxr.

i hear that the gsxr and f4i has the most comfortable seating position. i'm more concerned about comfortably sitting than looks. i'll be using the bike at weekly commuting and spirited weekend riding.
 
Best time to buy is when you have all the money available to spend on the bike.
 
3000$... for a r6 / f4i .... you will most likey buy other peoples junk just save your money and get something in like 5500-7k range
 
delfonic said:
i'm leaning towards either the cbr f4i/rr or the ninja or the gsxr.
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So what you're saying is that you're leaning towards all 600cc bikes on the market, except for R6? LOL

If you are so unsure, come spring, go to all demo rides. At least you'll get a feel of all of these bikes.
 
ViperZ said:
So what you're saying is that you're leaning towards all 600cc bikes on the market, except for R6? LOL

If you are so unsure, come spring, go to all demo rides. At least you'll get a feel of all of these bikes.
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well really at the end of the day, i want a honda. and the f4i is probably my safest bet because of the comfort. the r6 is a little to tall for me. i dont like the $50ish insurance hike on the 636 but i guess i wont be able to turn down a good deal? and gsxr are pretty comfy as well.

but at the end of the day the rr or f4i is my choice.
 
delfonic said:
well really at the end of the day, i want a honda. and the f4i is probably my safest bet because of the comfort. the r6 is a little to tall for me. i dont like the $50ish insurance hike on the 636 but i guess i wont be able to turn down a good deal? and gsxr are pretty comfy as well.

but at the end of the day the rr or f4i is my choice.
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But how did you compare these bikes? By reading reviews online or by actually riding them? Sure, I am biased and going to recommend going with F4i for comfort, but you may think completely differently once you sit on one or, better yet, ride it. Also, F4i and RR are two completely different bikes. F4i is comfortable for a reason, as it's somewhere between SS and sport tourer (more SS, but still). RR is a full super-sport.
 
delfonic said:
i hear that the gsxr and f4i has the most comfortable seating position. i'm more concerned about comfortably sitting than looks. i'll be using the bike at weekly commuting and spirited weekend riding.
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That's like reading size 13 shoes are the most comfortable. you have to try it.
 
I would say between December-February. I usually see a lot of bikes up for sale during this time & sometimes people are willing to sell for a really good price because they are in need of money around this time.
 
starboy869 said:
another kijiji dreamer.
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Another kijiji dreamer?

ViperZ said:
But how did you compare these bikes? By reading reviews online or by actually riding them? Sure, I am biased and going to recommend going with F4i for comfort, but you may think completely differently once you sit on one or, better yet, ride it. Also, F4i and RR are two completely different bikes. F4i is comfortable for a reason, as it's somewhere between SS and sport tourer (more SS, but still). RR is a full super-sport.
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I just recently sat on an R6, and wasn't too sure about how I'd like how the R6 requires you to lean forward so much. That being said, I too am somewhat biased towards Hondas. Plus, when I went to Rock The Red, I noticed that Honda had a higher level of fit-and-finish and comfort throughout all of their bikes. I can only imagine that this same level of comfort is brought forth with the CBR600 F4.
 
Definitely go with the Honda F4i,they are dead reliable and are comfortable enough to still be a daily rider.I saw Nicky Hayden and Miguel Duhamel win a ton of AMA races when I use to go to Mid Ohio about ten years ago so they can hold their own with pretty much any sport bike on the street with a decent set of tires.Take your time and you will find what you're looking for.
 
carboncat said:
if you want a deal , dont buy in Ontario, shop in the USA, I got my 2006 R1 3 years ago with 6000 miles for $5000
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You're the second person who's suggested that to me now.

I was reading about it and isn't it just a bit of a hassle?

You do save on the bike, but you have to waste gas to get to the bike and make sure it gets safetied and approved to Canadian standards IN the states before crossing the border, as well as paying tax for the bike.

Not only that I'd have to make sure the speedometer reads km/h. I wouldn't know if I'd have to change the odometer to mph. Whether it is required or not I would like to have the odometer in km as well.

As this is my first bike there is a lot of risk as I do not know what to look for. Down the road there could be an issue that arises and neither myself or the mechanic (God forbid this happens) noticed. Then I'm stuck with this problem and the guy I bought it from is miles away.

If I could get some more insight on this it would be greatly appreciated.



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Your really overthinking it, I payed a dealership 140 to do all the paperwork, they faxed everything to the boarder, I met the guy with the bike at Canadian customs, payed 8% fee on the purchase, put the bike in the trailer and drove to Canadian tire on the way home, got my paperwork there done, stopped and got a safety at my mechanic, went to service Ontario, got the bike put in my name.
The bike was 4200 bucks, border was 300 Canadian tire was 60 , safety was 60 and ownership transfer/plate transfer was 300.
These bikes were still selling here for 8500-9500 at the time.
 
carboncat said:
if you want a deal , dont buy in Ontario, shop in the USA, I got my 2006 R1 3 years ago with 6000 miles for $5000
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^^^This

JCHC91 said:
You're the second person who's suggested that to me now.

I was reading about it and isn't it just a bit of a hassle?

You do save on the bike, but you have to waste gas to get to the bike and make sure it gets safetied and approved to Canadian standards IN the states before crossing the border, as well as paying tax for the bike.

Not only that I'd have to make sure the speedometer reads km/h. I wouldn't know if I'd have to change the odometer to mph. Whether it is required or not I would like to have the odometer in km as well.

As this is my first bike there is a lot of risk as I do not know what to look for. Down the road there could be an issue that arises and neither myself or the mechanic (God forbid this happens) noticed. Then I'm stuck with this problem and the guy I bought it from is miles away.

If I could get some more insight on this it would be greatly appreciated.



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My first bike in Canada I bought in NY state, and I'm glad I did. Saved money on a bike with 2500km and completly stock. It was easy as well, I never had any importing experience prior to that.
Best time to buy is closer to Christmas, people really need money during that time for all the presents.

Start checking out craigslist as well.
 
I decided to check out the Buffalo area Craigslist and I'm baffled.

2007 Yamaha R6 with only 2000 miles for $2100?? Is this a joke?

Also... Say I were to buy a bike from the states, how much would it be to change the odometer and speedometer to km and km/h?

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with most modern sport bikes its simply a toggle button on the dash. You'll need to read the owners manual to determine if this is possible. If it's an analog speedo, it will need to have km/h markings on it, or you'll need to change it. Usually anything they sell in Canada and the US is easily switchable.

JCHC91 said:
I decided to check out the Buffalo area Craigslist and I'm baffled.

2007 Yamaha R6 with only 2000 miles for $2100?? Is this a joke?

Also... Say I were to buy a bike from the states, how much would it be to change the odometer and speedometer to km and km/h?

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