I have one hell of a nice Trail Horse I'll sell ya :deal:
Rupp, Bonanza, Powell are always good ones if you're looking for resale value because they are well built and ride nice.. I've never owned a Powell but can see from the pics, the large wheels, even weight distribution, wold drive very well.. BUT they cost a fortune.. The most popular bikes are popular because they are quality machines..
What I RECOMMEND in finding a bike is....
#1 ... foot peg location You want them centered for weight distribution. Too far
forward makes for a squirly ass end and broken necks.. :hang:
#2..... Full suspension makes for a comfortable ride and better ground holding ability
#3.... Wheel Diameter .. bigger the better for handling, stability, and lessened drag..
#4..... Maintainability.. No chinese made to sell bikes.. :hammer: And the tilted engine bikes can be a pain in the butt to work and fabricate around.. (stupid idea)
#5 ... Style and class :laugh: Thats a no brainer.. Whatever appeals to you BUT!!
#6.. elaborate... The more cool chrome and gizmos offered the better.. More valuable pieces that ya gotta have for it to be right makes it worth more always, AND makes it cooler to look at...
I've owned em all man... And although a 6 inch wheel is really about as small as you want to go for a daily rider, a GOOD 6 inch bike drives nice I/E Rupp, Bonanza.. In MY OPINION the Turbine wheel, rear foot peg 60's Rupps (Lil Indian suspended is the same) are the best factory built minibike ever..
Rupp Goat, Rupp Roadster, Rupp TT500 Lil Indian Sabre
This one my buddy found in the garbage years back.. And after I got it running for him, I have always had a love affair with it since.. It's mine now and getting all redone and lives in the house now
Then theres this Suicycle thing I built with 20 inch wheels I have put thousands of miles on that typically runs like a watch and drives like a dream.. But it's beat all to hell and torn all apart at the moment.. :laugh: But the Bicycle seat and rigid rear end makes it a butt buster after 30 miles or so.. Ya need to get off and take a break eventually.. As to wear the Goat just takes ya wherever ya wanna go and it's all good...