Good cheap bikes

I have been looking for quite a while for a bike abe have seen some decent ones but noting fantastic. I did find a 1991 Suzuki VX800 AS-IS for $1600 and i was woundering if that was at all a good deal. also i live in spokane WA and if anyone has good suggestions of a good bike let me know. I personaly like the sports-crusers best.  

With new bikes at about $10K and up you most likely aren't going to find much of a bike for under $2500.  If you're a good mechanic and want to build a bike you can find a deal.  Though buying someone elses problem may turn out to be a never ending job.  Also once you find that bike don't go cheap on the safety gear.  

Ya that is for the most part what i have seen so for. really all that i have seen for less than $2500 either has lots of miles or has damage. So you do personaly think its ok to find a bike that needs a little work, are the problems that they have fairly specific and not hard to track down. And for saftey gear i am getting a riding jacket and a helmet but is there anything else that you would suggest i get?  

Try to find a used Kymco Venox - 2003, 2004 or 2005 model. They sell from $1900 - $2500. Mileage should be below 5000.

These are excellent motorcycles with a max speed of 75mph stock. I managed to find a 2003 Kymco Venox with very low mileage (1200 miles), no damage or defects for $1800 plus setup fee. I simply love this bike and its fairly large frame and sturdy, stylish construction gives a very steady and comfortable ride. These bikes are not well known in the US but are very popular in Europe, Australia and all over Asia. Frankly, I am partly surprised why I have not seen many around as they are excellent motorcycles, top quality, I guess most riders look for the popular Hondas, Kawasakis, Harleys etc but pay a much higher price etc.  

I think you're getting bad advice other than don't cheap-out on a helmet.

Newer bikes aren't worth the money in my opinion.  You want a cheap cream puff bike?  Buy one from a middle aged man who doesn't ride anymore.  If you are willing to ride a vintage bike you can save a fortune.

I found an original owner spotless 1984 Honda 750 Interceptor for $2800.  6,000 miles.  Yep, it's as good as it sounds. Oh, but that's low tech, you old man!  Really?  Liquid-cooled V-4 with 4 valves per cylinder, solid-state ignition, and 85 horses?  Boxed aluminum frame and mono-shock?  Handles like a knife, 130 mph and 12-second quarter miles?  That's plenty of performance to put a pimple-faced kid in an early grave.

30 years later this old man still loves bikes in his heart, but when he buys them he uses his head.  Do you really want ABS on a bike?  I think that's crazy talk!  Even by the 1980's bikes were getting more high tech and complex than they should be.  After you ride for a few years you'll learn with bikes less is more.

Don't go straight to the road either.  Dirt riders are better riders.  Ride in the dirt for awhile so you'll develop much better riding skills so you might live as long as I have.    Now go have fun, but watch out for that guy or lady who will look right at you then turn in front of you!    

themoose.. Bike are like opinions everyone has one. Bikes are personal, buy what you like and can afford. no matter what you buy you will always improve it, change its looks. Just about everything is available to repair an old bike, research before you buy it. Just ride, ride and ride you will never have experiences like your rides. Yes dirt riders become more experienced at handling things that come at you on the road.