New or used bike

[mfk74]

Though still in the process of taking my 2B licence, I'm still wondering whether to get a new or used bike as my 1st bike?

 

Any suggestion:help:?

[loufu]

keen to upgrade after 1yr then better to buy 2nd hand... else, if keeping it for good.. of coz buy new

[Dafanshu]

new bike to avoid all the hassle.

[zyrofillica]

imho.... 1st bike get used. you are new to riding and you haven't realize what bike is your style or the real situation or expectations of your ride. You always think you know what you want, but when u actually get it, your perception/needs/wants/style may change.

 

easier to offload a 2nd hand bike and cheaper in terms of depreciation. 1st hand, you are stuck with it and if you want to change bike, you have to lose alot of $$ in terms of depreciation for first hand goods.

[Blahhh]

If you do decide to get a brand new bike, make sure you down a decent downpayment amount for it (full cash would be better)...

[Fried Rice]

if u got a lot of cash to spare, then buy a new one lor.

 

if not, buy a second hand one

 

then use the $$ to upgrade

[shunoski]

Used. You can have a choice to upgrade when you get a 2A if you find 2B bikes under-powered after riding for some time. If you got a new bike, the depreciation and outstanding payments will make you think twice and you may get stuck with a machine you do not like as much later on.

 

And with used bike, you may experience some issues, be it major or minor, with the bike. It's all part of learning process, you will end up more experienced on how to deal with those.

 

And as a new 2B, it's inevitable that you may experienced some stationary drops or touchwood, mishaps, you will feel more heart pain if it was a shiny new bike.

 

So don't commit to a bike first, ride around and maybe when you are a more experienced 2B, like say 6 months after licence, your head will be more clear on what you want and need. Usually, the earlier period of obtaining your licence, you will be very tempted to get a bike, this is a good period for bike shops to carrot you as you likely to OK OK to their every word.

[sendoec]

v agree with yr tots, when i got my licence, i jus got yself a 9+ yrs bike, learn hw 2 ride, e kicking gear n stuff, den after i confident den switch 2 a bike i love, still loving it

 

Used. You can have a choice to upgrade when you get a 2A if you find 2B bikes under-powered after riding for some time. If you got a new bike, the depreciation and outstanding payments will make you think twice and you may get stuck with a machine you do not like as much later on.

 

And with used bike, you may experience some issues, be it major or minor, with the bike. It's all part of learning process, you will end up more experienced on how to deal with those.

 

And as a new 2B, it's inevitable that you may experienced some stationary drops or touchwood, mishaps, you will feel more heart pain if it was a shiny new bike.

 

So don't commit to a bike first, ride around and maybe when you are a more experienced 2B, like say 6 months after licence, your head will be more clear on what you want and need. Usually, the earlier period of obtaining your licence, you will be very tempted to get a bike, this is a good period for bike shops to carrot you as you likely to OK OK to their every word.

[diddy the patient]

buy 2nd hand, YBR or similar, after 1yr, get 2A, then get new 400cc bike.. cbf or ybr is fuel saving bike

[shunoski]

yeah, ybr can last me 35-40km/L, yes yes TS, buy my YBR~

[mfk74]

Used. You can have a choice to upgrade when you get a 2A if you find 2B bikes under-powered after riding for some time. If you got a new bike, the depreciation and outstanding payments will make you think twice and you may get stuck with a machine you do not like as much later on.

 

And with used bike, you may experience some issues, be it major or minor, with the bike. It's all part of learning process, you will end up more experienced on how to deal with those.

 

And as a new 2B, it's inevitable that you may experienced some stationary drops or touchwood, mishaps, you will feel more heart pain if it was a shiny new bike.

 

So don't commit to a bike first, ride around and maybe when you are a more experienced 2B, like say 6 months after licence, your head will be more clear on what you want and need. Usually, the earlier period of obtaining your licence, you will be very tempted to get a bike, this is a good period for bike shops to carrot you as you likely to OK OK to their every word.

 

Actually I'm not thinking to upgrade to 2A...2b should be sufficient for me...After reading all the suggestions, I'm more towards new bike as I'm not keen to visit to workshop frequently should I'm unlucky enuff to buy a problematic used bike..

[mfk74]

yeah, ybr can last me 35-40km/L, yes yes TS, buy my YBR~

 

YBR looks like a decent bike which I think suits me well....I'm also keen on FZ150i & Spark....

 

I'm only into Yamaha bikes

 

But I still hv plenty of time to consider....

[mfk74]

keen to upgrade after 1yr then better to buy 2nd hand... else, if keeping it for good.. of coz buy new

 

I buy for long term ride...relax relax only..not keen mods & upgrade...bike for me is for work purpose...

[Cracked]

If u wan relek for transport onli, fz150i is gud for u..

[mfk74]

If u wan relek for transport onli, fz150i is gud for u..

 

fz150 more expensive then ybr rite?

[Cracked]

fz150 more expensive then ybr rite?

 

nt sure abt dat.. mayb slightly more ex as fz150 is a newer bike. I wd still choose it over ybr, msians are using fz150i, so easy parts over the causeway..

 

off topic abit, i wuz aso 84 gunner in 4sir during NS. Good times..

[mfk74]

nt sure abt dat.. mayb slightly more ex as fz150 is a newer bike. I wd still choose it over ybr, msians are using fz150i, so easy parts over the causeway..

 

off topic abit, i wuz aso 84 gunner in 4sir during NS. Good times..

 

hahaha...i still hv 2 more cycle for my ict...then bye bye to 84mmRR..

[crazydj]

fz150 more expensive then ybr rite?

 

Yes. YBR is cheaper. Cheaper than Spark, X1-R, FZ150i, RX-Z etc.

[kaiq]

First bike never buy new, unless you're rich and you dun mind losing out a few thousands in resale. You dun know you will be riding for long term or short term, as many things can happen during the first year.

 

My rule is dun spend over $3k for a used 2B bike.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Always get a used bike for a first bike. It's less risky and you can afford to mess around more while learning about motorcycles.

 

A brand new bike is like a glass cannon - it's kind of heart pain to get it damaged so erm, don't dare to have fun, lol!

 

As for spending 3k on a used bike, I just did that - wanted a Phantom so I could compete in the unofficial "whose Phantom lasts the longest" competition

 

Get cheap bike to last through 2B years, soon you'll be craving for multiple cylinders and enough power to reach 200kph

 

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And as the next post goes - YBRs are fantastic.

Edited July 30, 2010 by Pandora's Kitten :3

[crazydj]

I wanted to get a first hand bike cause i know that i will keep the bike for a long time. In the end, i got a second hand YBR because of monetary problems, or rather, the lack of it.

 

My advice to TS is that, if you KNOW you gonna keep the bike for a long time, i'd say buy first hand.

 

I still have my YBR now and i will keep it for the next 3 years at least.

[mfk74]

Thanks to u people for all the advise....now I roughly know wat bike to buy

 

And here come the next Qs:

 

Which reputable bike shop to go for used/new bike ?

 

In term of service & competetive price....

 

Sorry for being too cautious....

[mild_slevin]

Thanks to u people for all the advise....now I roughly know wat bike to buy

 

And here come the next Qs:

 

Which reputable bike shop to go for used/new bike ?

 

In term of service & competetive price....

 

Sorry for being too cautious....

 

Hmmm bike shop which I can think of, Looi's Motor, ASPhoon, Mah Motor, Bike Production...

Service and pricing, I guess the rest of the riders can fill them up.

 

Yes, YBR and FZ150i are good choice of commuting bike!

[LaVsy]

Actually I'm not thinking to upgrade to 2A...2b should be sufficient for me...After reading all the suggestions, I'm more towards new bike as I'm not keen to visit to workshop frequently should I'm unlucky enuff to buy a problematic used bike..

 

that sentence is so untrue. hahaha. might be applicable to some.

at 19 got a phantom, very good. good enuff.

at 20 got a S4, wow very powerful. dont waste money change to big cc. got myself 1st hand S4.

at 25 S4 like no power leh.... got myself a new bike again, even a bigger cc.

Edited July 31, 2010 by LaVsy

[crazydj]

that sentence is so untrue. hahaha. might be applicable to some.

at 19 got a phantom, very good. good enuff.

at 20 got a S4, wow very powerful. dont waste money change to big cc. got myself 1st hand S4.

at 25 S4 like no power leh.... got myself a new bike again, even a bigger cc.

 

I think its true leh. My gf dad's never got his 2A. Whole life riding 2B. For me, i dont intend to take Class 2 unless i am really free. Don't really intend to ride class 2 bike.

 

Haha.