considering a motorcycle (again)

[zixxer]

What next? I have about 2k to spend on a bike. I was thinking an sv650... anything else?

 

[boyRacer]

dont skimp on gear. buy the best you can afford. 🙂

...and dont be a squid. 😛

 

[Pliablemoose]

Buy something used, and ride the crap out of it then move up.

cycletrader

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: bR
dont skimp on gear. buy the best you can afford. 🙂

Gear is cheaper than a trip to the hospital. I know first hand🙁

 

[The Stigenator]

i wouldnt recommend an SV650.. its a wheelie machine..

go something smaller.. nothing wrong with a 500cc ninja or gs500f. Your trying to learn how to ride, master the skills, one of the skills is throttle control. Its best learnt on a smaller bike.
in the end you will end up selling it not lesser than what you paid for it.

TGG

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: se7enty7
What next? I have about 2k to spend on a bike. I was thinking an sv650... anything else?

I'm gonna get an SV650S as soon as I've got the money 🙂 I don't know where the hell you could get one for $2k, though.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: se7enty7
What next? I have about 2k to spend on a bike. I was thinking an sv650... anything else?

I'm gonna get an SV650S as soon as I've got the money 🙂 I don't know where the hell you could get one for $2k, though.

Maybe you shouldn't be thinking about that diesel then.

 

[Lizardman]

oh a side note. I am getting an old bike from my grandmother. ITs a 1970 Honda 350. Its in pretty good shape, i'm excited as I have never ridden before. Should be a good bike to learn on since it doesn't have much horsepower (only about 40hp)


[L=Bike pics]http://www.bikepics.com/honda/cb350/70/pics.asp[/]

Do you guys recommend getting more protection then a helmet for a bike like this?

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: Lizardman
oh a side note. I am getting an old bike from my grandmother. ITs a 1970 Honda 350. Its in pretty good shape, i'm excited as I have never ridden before. Should be a good bike to learn on since it doesn't have much horsepower (only about 40hp)


Bike pics

Do you guys recommend getting more protection then a helmet for a bike like this?

Still get boots. Even if you're going slow, the weight of the bike can hurt your ankle. Gloves because well, you're going to try to stop yourself from falling. Jacket, I think you're ok with a regular jacket until you start hitting like 30mph, which will be your first week anyway. So in the end, boots, gloves and a jacket.

 

[Lizardman]

ok THanks!

 

[zixxer]

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yay or nay?