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  • #1

    Used Star City?

    I was using a Scooty Pep+ for the past 5 yrs, now i'm looking for a second hand bike to run around for atleast a couple of yrs before i get my hands on those bullets

    I go on both short and long trips, so good fuel effeciency would be necessary. Simple comfort would be good, also comfort for the pillion rider is necessary!

    I found a 2006 Star City which had done 38k kms. The engine is in a good condition and almost everything was normal. The only negative is that i found that there was a sort of *cough* sound when i changed the gears, the mechanic said that it was because the chain was loose and he said that he would adjust it.

    The bike is priced at 16k and i would certainly bargain to bring it down!

    Would you suggest this ride? What are the pros and cons of this as i've seen both positive and negative reviews on many websites?

    Thanks!

    EDIT:

    i'm also considering a new HH CD Deluxe. Please refer to post no 5 on this thread and tell me what i can do
    Last edited by Cyber Don; 05-11-2011, 10:59 PM.
    Why Biking?
    Because all other sports need only one BALL!!
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  • #2
    query approved.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      "16000" for a "STAR CITY", which has done "38000 kms" is "TOO MUCH"

      what is your budget, tell us then we can suggest.
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      • #4
        If it is a "couple of years" that you'd be using the bike and if you are looking at a used one, the HH Splendour would be a better choice. 16k is too much for a 38k used Star.
        Depending on what those "couple of years" would be, you might look at a new bike. However, try borrowing a ride if possible to get a hang of the geared bikes before attempting to get a new one.
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        • #5
          thanks for the replies mates!

          @prince - my budget is 15k
          @Guru - Yeah mate, i tried to get a good bargain, but that guy didn't budge, i've dropped the idea of a Star City. Although i dont' have much exp in riding geared vehicles, i can sure ride them mate. so it won't be a problem migrating.

          Btw, i'm 21, 5'4" and weigh 80kg. i'm also considering the CD Deluxe because of the HH advantage and also i've read positive reviews about it. it costs around 44k on road in chennai and it seems to be a good bargain. I'm happy with a 100cc for now as i'm planning to get a bigger ride in a yr or two.

          What do you say guys?
          Why Biking?
          Because all other sports need only one BALL!!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Cyber Don View Post
            thanks for the replies mates!

            i'm also considering the CD Deluxe because of the HH advantage and also i've read positive reviews about it. it costs around 44k on road in chennai and it seems to be a good bargain. I'm happy with a 100cc for now as i'm planning to get a bigger ride in a yr or two.

            What do you say guys?
            Very sensible decision, b'cos the re-sale of CD delux is highest in the country more over it's a pretty decent bike to be owned for 4 years + It's a good upgrade from Pep

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            • #7
              Originally posted by vipin_s View Post
              Very sensible decision, b'cos the re-sale of CD delux is highest in the country more over it's a pretty decent bike to be owned for 4 years + It's a good upgrade from Pep
              thanks mate

              Could you tell me more about the CDD please? Any user reviews and opinions will help. I'm going to take a test drive today and i guess i'll be able to make some sense out of it.

              Also, would it suit me for rides of around 40-50km? that is the max i would go, i wouldn't go further than that in one go. Would the CDD be good enough for such a ride? Also, comparing the RPMs of the splentdor and the CDD, i saw somewhere that the CDD is lower by around 2000. would that make a big difference in the ride? What factors get affected by RPM?

              btw, i heard from a local mech that the new splendor + engines are bad. i don't really trust him because he was the reason my pep+ went haywire. Any news about the new engines and their performance?
              Why Biking?
              Because all other sports need only one BALL!!

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              • #8
                CD Delux
                7.8 PS @ 7500 rpm
                8.04N-m @ 4500 rpm

                Splendor
                7.5 PS @ 7500 rpm
                7.95N-m @ 5000 rpm

                The LET of CD delux is slightly better than Splendor so it is a good bike to pull load on rough/uneven roads. That's the reason it's popular in rural areas. LET has many advantages like durable engine, good mileage..etc (slightly over Splendor). The RPM difference is not 2000 rpm, just 500.

                It must be ok to ride 50 kms at a stretch , however a 150cc would do the job better. But you can buy CD delux as you can sell it off any day if not satisfied and get back good re-sale value.

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                • #9
                  I had a TVS Star City as well or rather my dad had.Exchanged it 2 years ago.It was 3 years old and had done 7000kms.It went for 20k.During that time when i had searched a 3 year old star city or which had done 16-18k Kms would cost ~18k max.

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                  • #10
                    INR 12000-/+1000 is best deal.in my point of view,
                    The ROAD MASTER quote:Speed Thrill but remember it also kill.So Ride safe

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Cyber Don View Post
                      thanks mate

                      Could you tell me more about the CDD please? Any user reviews and opinions will help. I'm going to take a test drive today and i guess i'll be able to make some sense out of it.
                      This has been around for almost as long as we are... if not more... Forget reviews... Ride it, if you like it, buy it.

                      Also, would it suit me for rides of around 40-50km? that is the max i would go, i wouldn't go further than that in one go. Would the CDD be good enough for such a ride? Also, comparing the RPMs of the splentdor and the CDD, i saw somewhere that the CDD is lower by around 2000. would that make a big difference in the ride? What factors get affected by RPM?

                      Dude, there are people who've gone to Ladakh on these things... Rest assured, with the ever increasing fuel prices, you can do that 50km Journey with less than a litre of petrol.

                      These are not performance machines but rather the most practical ones... less maintainance, more mileage.. easy to manevour..

                      btw, i heard from a local mech that the new splendor + engines are bad. i don't really trust him because he was the reason my pep+ went haywire. Any news about the new engines and their performance?

                      HH and new engines???? Dude, you must be talking about new stickers
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                      • #12
                        Used Royal Enfield Classic 350

                        Hi,

                        I want to purchase RE Classic 350 and found a good match. here is the link. Royal Enfield Classic 350 Photo 1. Bike ID is 46991. Bike located in West Bengal Kolkata - Bikes4Sale.in.

                        The bike looks to be in very good condition. The seller has not given any information about the Kms run and the make year.He is asking for 55k.

                        Is this price good enough for this bike?

                        Thanks.

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                        • #13
                          sorry for replying late guys!

                          But things have taken a turn. Instead of a Star City, i'm considering an RE bullet. Something that is below the 25k range and also something that doesn't need major repairs.

                          Any ideas or suggestions?

                          i'm also considering a new Bullet Electra, but that will need to wait for at least 2-3 months, or atleast until i get my finance back in order
                          Why Biking?
                          Because all other sports need only one BALL!!

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                          • #14
                            So whats happenin?

                            Things have taken various turns... my dad disagrees with me on a bullet...

                            Can't help it.. most likely to go for a 150cc bike.. I'm looking at the Bajaj Discover 150cc.. How good is the ride? Tell me more about it please
                            Why Biking?
                            Because all other sports need only one BALL!!

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