Anyone know a good motorbike dealer?

[Anonymouse]

I'm hoping to get a motorbike soon, something like a Suzuki 500; I'm told they're good for first-timers, reliable and sturdy. Can anyone here who is a biker recommend a place, preferably in the Manchester area? There is a branch of ESB near me, but I might shop around a bit.

One option I considered was getting a newish second-hand bike, but I rejected it a) because you've no real comeback if anything goes wrong and b) you have to pay the lot up front, rather than on interest-free credit. Plus I think that maintenance costs on a not-new bike might mean it would be a false economy; I'd rather have a new bike.

Any ideas, bikers?

[tweetypie/8]

Originally Posted by Anonymouse

I'm hoping to get a motorbike soon, something like a Suzuki 500; I'm told they're good for first-timers, reliable and sturdy. Can anyone here who is a biker recommend a place, preferably in the Manchester area? There is a branch of ESB near me, but I might shop around a bit.

One option I considered was getting a newish second-hand bike, but I rejected it a) because you've no real comeback if anything goes wrong and b) you have to pay the lot up front, rather than on interest-free credit. Plus I think that maintenance costs on a not-new bike might mean it would be a false economy; I'd rather have a new bike.

Any ideas, bikers?

cant help you on dealerships in manchester sorry,but a word of caution dont rush head long into buying new,in my time i have had 4 bikes all second hand and i couldnt fault one of them,get a fellow experienced biker to go along with you who knows what to look for ie chains, tyres,oil leaks,out of line,and you could pick up a bargain especially at this time of year.good luck.

[shandypants5]

First bike...!!!
I would reccomend
Second hand...

Your going to dent it and scrape it and bash it....... and thats just your hip!!

[alferret]

RG500 Gamma Hmmmmmmmmmmm






** goes off for clean pants ** and!!!!!! another hanky

[danielf]

I can't be any help in suggesting a bike/dealer, but I would suggest not parking it in the communal area of your flat if you want to avoid upsetting your neighbour

[manxminx]

Suzuki 500; I'm told they're good for first-timers, reliable and sturdy

Only if you've passed your test. You can't stick L plates on a 500. Well, you can, but . . .

Ali.

[Vlad_Dracul]

Agree with other posters...get yourself some intensive quality training.

Also buy used. Better value. dealers? Hunts motorcycles. been there ages,more than 30 years,well respected,plenty of choice.

http://www.huntsmotorcycles.co.uk/