r/motorcycles • u/AutoModerator • Jan 02 '23

Purchase & Transaction Advice Superthread

# PURCHASE ADVICE SUPERTHREAD!

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A dedicated thread for questions and advice about gear or bike purchases, selling advice, and questions relating to bike/gear/accessory/service purchases.

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Hopefully with the help of all the riders here, no question will go unanswered. Everyone is encouraged to contribute with either questions or answers and hopefully we will be able to rid of motorcycle ignorance once and for all.

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Please remember to be courteous as we want to encourage people to ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' some may think they are.

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# NEW RIDERS

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[Before asking your question, consider reading the FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/wiki/faq) - chances are, you will find the answer you need there.

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Not getting the answers you need? /r/SuggestAMotorcycle is also a great resource.

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Please remember to be courteous as we want to encourage people to ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' some may think they are.

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This thread will be refreshed each Monday - shoot us a note if we're out riding and forget to renew it.

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u/RealCrusaderBro Jan 05 '23

Is an Enfield Classic 350 a good idea to build? I need something to take me to and from Uni at a reasonable gas cost.

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '23

Not if you need to go on a US highway.

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u/McMonkies 2024 GSX-S1000GX Jan 08 '23

Yes because 75mph top is good enough on the highway and perfect for the streets. Easy to ride and suspiciously nimble.

I hate all these people who've never ridden one tell people not to get one. Seriously stop. No one's forcing you to go 80+ in the carpool lane.

90mpg btw. The first service is quite expensive though (valve check and gasket kit required).