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Dragunov-21 · 09-26-2008

I'm looking at buying my first bike, and something I've always steered clear of anything advertising a rebuilt or reconditioned engine, simply because I figure they'll be less reliable that what comes out of the factory.

I'm not basing this on any knowledge or experience (just personal superstition), and I just wanted to ask whether having a rebuilt engine was a good or a bad thing.

I'm also wondering (given that I'll be getting a relatively cheap slow bike until my learner's restrictions are lifted) what is the maximum number of kilometres/miles I should consider on a used bike? (Regular/sports bike, not cruiser, dunno if that makes a difference). The kind of bike I'm looking at now is a ~'90 Honda CB-500 or a suzuki GS-500.

Thanks guys

09-26-2008	#1 (permalink)
Dragunov-21 Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 132	"Rebuilt engine" - Good thing, or something to avoid? I'm looking at buying my first bike, and something I've always steered clear of anything advertising a rebuilt or reconditioned engine, simply because I figure they'll be less reliable that what comes out of the factory. I'm not basing this on any knowledge or experience (just personal superstition), and I just wanted to ask whether having a rebuilt engine was a good or a bad thing. I'm also wondering (given that I'll be getting a relatively cheap slow bike until my learner's restrictions are lifted) what is the maximum number of kilometres/miles I should consider on a used bike? (Regular/sports bike, not cruiser, dunno if that makes a difference). The kind of bike I'm looking at now is a ~'90 Honda CB-500 or a suzuki GS-500. Thanks guys