Hey guys,
My brother-in-law is looking to possibly get a bike, thought I'd ask you guys for some input/direction on what bikes/models/years I should target helping him try to find one.
Some background on him and what he's looking for:
He hasn't been on a bike for about 15-20 years, prior to that he had a couple street bikes (one cruiser style, one touring style) I don't remember what they were but do know they were nothing special and probably late 70's early 80's era. Prior to that he had a couple dirt bikes and had also rode dirt bikes from an early age.
He doesn't need anything too sporty, but doesn't want something that isn't enough bike for him either.
He's about 6' and about 250 lbs.
He wants something that has hard luggage bags, trunk is a plus but not a neccessity.
He wants something fuel injected, no carb bikes (at this point), but I guess if we have to go down this road we will...
Shaft drive is preferred, but not a neccessity if it came down to it.
The newer the better, he wants to be able and ride it for commuting and some possible longer trips, doesn't want something requiring alot of wrenching or unreliable on longer trips.
He'll most likely drop it, so physically mint is not required, finding something with a couple scratches is fine by him, and should be able to save him some $.
He doesn't have much money, so price definatley comes into play here, it has to be something bought with cash, he won't finance.
He's got about $2k saved so far and my wife and I are thinking that if I could find him something in the $2500 to $3k range ($3500
MAX) we'd pick up the difference as a birthday present for him, he turns 50 this summer...
So here's were I need your help, you guys know of what kind of bikes fall into this category for me to search CL etc for?
Thanks in advance for any help brothers, much appreciated!