Motorcycle advice?

I am looking into buying a 1989 suzuki GSX 500 with 18k miles. its in great condition, near mint. I am a new rider, with little to no experience. I am also 5`11" and just under 140lbs. (im a girl, lol) The sellers wants $1650 for it. is this a good deal like i think or should i look for something else?





thanks
Motorcycle advice?
look around and find a better deal not that great
Motorcycle advice?
Not that bad of a deal. However, I have a few suggestions.





First, actually inspect the bike with your own eyes. It is not a good idea to buy a used motorcycle over the Internet sight unseen.





Bring a friend. If you do not have your motorcycle license yet, bring a friend with a motorcycle license. Bring two helmets.





First, check some of the obvious items. It will give you an idea of how the bike was maintained.





Look at the chain. Is it rusty? Is it adjusted to near its limit?





If it has adjustable brakes, are they adjusted to their limit? If it has disk brakes, are the disks rusty, pitted or grooved?





If the bike has a center stand, put it on the center stand. Have your friend hold the bike steady. Pull on the rear wheel from side to side. Is there any play in the swing arm?





Look at the tires. Is there good tread? Is there any weather checking?





Look at the oil. Does it look black and neglected or does it look like it had a recent change?





Look at the overall appearance. Is there lots of rust? Are pieces missing or broken? Are there any bad scratches or dents that you are unwilling to accept? Is the seat ripped?





Start the engine. Did the owner warm it up before you got there or was the engine cold? Was it easy to start? Did it turn over well or did the battery sound weak? Did it smoke when it started? Any unusual sounds? Is there excessive valve clatter?





Take it for a ride. How does the engine run? Does it smoke? Does the transmission shift smoothly? Does the clutch slip? Are the brakes firm? Do the brakes squeal? Are there any unusual rattles? Does the suspension work well or easily bottom out?





Any defects you find are something that you may need to deal with in the future. Some items can be inexpensive to repair. However, some motorcycle parts can be surprisingly expensive. If it is an older bike, spare parts may not be readily available. Once you buy it, any repairs required to keep it on the road will be your responsibility.





It helps to know at what price bikes of similar size and age sell for in your local area. This will help you judge if the bike is priced correctly. Watch the classifieds.





If you decide to buy it, get yourself a maintenance manual. I got a Clymer manual for my bike on eBay for about $25. It will pay for itself the first time you use it.
Reply:Price : Mileage : Years = Good deal.





However, I would find a local motorcycle repair shop. Offer to pay the mechanic there $50 to come check out the bike before you buy. He can tell you if it's really a good deal. The seller should let the mechanic test drive it.
Reply:It's not that bad of a deal, especially if it is in great shape mechanically as well as body wise. Bring someone familiar with bike along with you to look for problems/concerns and help you with the fit.

tanning