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I was thinking of buying an electric bike, but I was wondering if they make any loud sounds that would distinct them from a regular bike. Thanks in advance.
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Like anything it depends on the model and quality. None of them are what I would call loud though.
I've ridden some that are cheap and make significant whining noise, but again nothing remotely like a motorcycle or car..
Some of the better ones are nearly noiseless.
It really depends on the bike. Take the bike for a spin before buying. Don't bother with those from electronics stores. You can't test ride them and good luck getting any help after the sale.
Like anything it depends on the model and quality. None of them are what I would call loud though.
I've ridden some that are cheap and make significant whining noise, but again nothing remotely like a motorcycle or car..
Some of the better ones are nearly noiseless.
It really depends on the bike. Take the bike for a spin before buying. Don't bother with those from electronics stores. You can't test ride them and good luck getting any help after the sale.
whats a good old bike to for a beginer rider?
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i recently got my motorcycle license and ive been looking for a bike, i was thinking of getting an old bike from the years 1970 to 2005, any good recomendations would be highly appreciated.
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It is great that you want to start off on a used bike. I own and restore old Hondas from the late '60s to late '70s. I just really like the old ones. There are lots of old Hondas out there. If you can, check Craigslist or some classified. A few tips for buying an old one.
1.) Make sure it runs. So many old ones are sold on promises of "just needs a battery/carb clean/fresh gas etc." You might have a costly project if it doesn't run. (If it runs badly, you might have a project for your repair shop...but not as expensive.)
2.) Try to get one that is complete and original. Two reasons. It will be easier to fix things if you can look at a schematic and see part numbers. It will make it more valuable when you go to resell it.
3.) Get one with electric start. If it has kick start also, all the better, but electric start will help you when you inevitably stall in traffic as you practice.
4.) There are more old Hondas than old bikes of the other brands for sale (in my area at least). There are new and used parts available for most old Hondas (more than the other brands). [Check websites like bike bandit and CMSNL.com before you buy one to see if it was a popular enough model to still have lots of parts for sale.]
In the 70's I would recommend a CB or CL 100cc to 360 cc. This website has a handy list according to engine size. http://www.motorera.com/honda/index.htm
It is great that you want to start off on a used bike. I own and restore old Hondas from the late '60s to late '70s. I just really like the old ones. There are lots of old Hondas out there. If you can, check Craigslist or some classified. A few tips for buying an old one.
1.) Make sure it runs. So many old ones are sold on promises of "just needs a battery/carb clean/fresh gas etc." You might have a costly project if it doesn't run. (If it runs badly, you might have a project for your repair shop...but not as expensive.)
2.) Try to get one that is complete and original. Two reasons. It will be easier to fix things if you can look at a schematic and see part numbers. It will make it more valuable when you go to resell it.
3.) Get one with electric start. If it has kick start also, all the better, but electric start will help you when you inevitably stall in traffic as you practice.
4.) There are more old Hondas than old bikes of the other brands for sale (in my area at least). There are new and used parts available for most old Hondas (more than the other brands). [Check websites like bike bandit and CMSNL.com before you buy one to see if it was a popular enough model to still have lots of parts for sale.]
In the 70's I would recommend a CB or CL 100cc to 360 cc. This website has a handy list according to engine size. http://www.motorera.com/honda/index.htm
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