08-28-2013, 09:51 AM
Good stuff, but sorry to misread your original question....you're looking for ideas on where to buy a bike, not choosing the right bike.
Well, you already know about the main resources; ebay, craigslist, and cycletrader. The only other things I could suggest is to ask the motorcycle school she'll be attending. If she likes what she rode there, they often sell the trainer bikes every few years (usually for dirt cheap). Contrary to what you might think, most of these bikes have led pretty easy lives - they'll have spent most of it in a parking lot.
Also, if you can decide on the specific kind of bike you want, find the forum that those folks use, and post an inquiry about any bikes for sale (and search for a "for sale" thread while you're at it). You're almost guaranteed to find something, eventually.
Anyway, good luck with it. I've always thought that shopping for a motorcycle is almost as much fun as riding one. There's just sooooo many choices out there!
Well, you already know about the main resources; ebay, craigslist, and cycletrader. The only other things I could suggest is to ask the motorcycle school she'll be attending. If she likes what she rode there, they often sell the trainer bikes every few years (usually for dirt cheap). Contrary to what you might think, most of these bikes have led pretty easy lives - they'll have spent most of it in a parking lot.
Also, if you can decide on the specific kind of bike you want, find the forum that those folks use, and post an inquiry about any bikes for sale (and search for a "for sale" thread while you're at it). You're almost guaranteed to find something, eventually.
Anyway, good luck with it. I've always thought that shopping for a motorcycle is almost as much fun as riding one. There's just sooooo many choices out there!