Just bought a new bike. Need some advice

[shun07]

hi guys I just bought FZ16 first hand at $11668.80 (240 monthly after $3000 deposit). I am 24 years old. May I know it is too expensive? Insurance around $1000 (2nd party) Please advice

[Cellardoor]

It seems expensive...but then again, it's probably largely due to the new COE :\

[MrHui]

Yes... It is very expensive for a class 2B bike...

[Walabam]

lol I thought you already posted in EDMW?

[theblackmamba]

yes but no choice because of the coe.

 

however just last month these bikes were going for 9000+++ on the road

[ki113r]

Wow! 11k...

[ber]

that is a lot for a 2b. did you consider used bikes?

[eesymerej]

That's ridiculously expensive for a 2B bike.

 

After passing my 2B, I found an 8 month old, 4,000km mileage maxi scooter for about $4,500! And it looks as good as a brand new bike when I rode it home for the first time.

 

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[Metalfyre]

You buy already then ask if it is too expensive anot...a bit too late wor. Would be advisable to do your research a bit earlier i n future.

[zalk]

It was less than two years ago this bike was going for $6,370 all in except insurance eh. So including insurance it should be approximately $7,500. At the time COE was $1.8k, now its $4.3k. So add $2.5k. Should cost you ten grand.

[duo]

You buy already then ask if it is too expensive anot...a bit too late wor. Would be advisable to do your research a bit earlier i n future.

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[calico]

My 2b just gave me $4000 damage.. 11k seems a gigantic amount to me bro.. Well as long as u love and take are of your bike.. 20k also worth la

[ber]

I have seen used busas for sale at just 2-3k over that amount.

Edited March 30, 2014 by ber

[Anodize]

I have seen used busas for sale at just 2-3k over that amount.

 

Erm... I think people would rather buy a car since they are paying the same amount of road tax, insurance and petrol anyway.

[zalk]

Erm... I think people would rather buy a car since they are paying the same amount of road tax, insurance and petrol anyway.

 

And COE? $4000 vs $80000? looks like a lot of difference to me.

[Dire Straits]

Did I read insurance $1000...? For class 2b bikes? wtf.

[kay1605203579]

Did I read insurance $1000...? For class 2b bikes? wtf.

 

Yup. Because he is young. Insurance coverage is the cheapest between the age of 31-35.

[ddjh9]

Yup. Because he is young. Insurance coverage is the cheapest between the age of 31-35.

 

I'm starting to feel old now I pay less than 400 for an insurance..

[GuiNNeSS]

Buy already. Forget it. Ride it for what its worth.

 

Make sure you ride with the speed recommended to run in the engine.

 

Fill up as much petrol as possible and estimate its usage.

 

Wire in hazard lights where you have to, and at least upgrade the horn. Learn to push the bike up and around some carparks to have a better feel of its weight, and use old comforters to lay the bike down and lift up practice.

[GuiNNeSS]

Buy already. Forget it. Ride it for what its worth.

 

Make sure you ride with the speed recommended to run in the engine.

 

Fill up as much petrol as possible and estimate its usage.

 

Wire in hazard lights where you have to, and at least upgrade the horn. Learn to push the bike up and around some carparks to have a better feel of its weight, and use old comforters to lay the bike down and lift up practice.

[seahmh]

Buy already. Forget it. Ride it for what its worth.

 

Make sure you ride with the speed recommended to run in the engine.

 

Fill up as much petrol as possible and estimate its usage.

 

Wire in hazard lights where you have to, and at least upgrade the horn. Learn to push the bike up and around some carparks to have a better feel of its weight, and use old comforters to lay the bike down and lift up practice.

 

I agree.

 

Change to a pair of loud horns.

 

Stock horns are just slightly louder than a cat meow.

 

When I got my FZ6N, the stock horns are so soft that I can bearly hear them myself when I press it while on the go.

 

Change to a pair of loud horns.

 

There is a brudder selling good loud horns in the forum here on CMO.

 

Ride safe, bro @shun07.

 

Cheers.