Originally posted by: theNEOone
oh, i'm athletic, and an extremely fast learner. especially when it comes to sh!t like this. don't know if that helps at all.
Originally posted by: The_good_guy
First take MSF course.. <a href="http://www.msf-usa.org">www.msf-usa.org</A> (go look for your state)
Because your under 21 you will probably require that class as mandatory, even so if not i would suggest taking that class since you dont know what it is to ride a bike.
Next buy a good helmet & gear (jacket, gloves, boots if you dont have over the ankle ones) <a href="http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com">www.motorcycle-superstore.com</A> can help you decide and buy.
Next buy a sensible motorcycle.. Something like a Suzuki GS500E (like the one i have),Kawasaki Ninja 500R, Older (pre 2003)Suzuki SV650(S), Suzuki Bandit 400, Ninja 250R, Honda Nighthawk (250 might be too weak, 750 is a bit too much though but managable), older Honda Rebel 450 (it was a cruiser but its more standard than cruiser), Buell Blast (not highly recommended though but good beginner bike).
Once you get it, take it slow and eventually you will learn to take corners and not crash.
I saw a few squids out today.. People at teh Rock Store dont like squids, esp ones wearing shorts, a tshirt and flip flops and oh yeah on something they shouldt be on in the first place.
Stay out of the Supersport Category (which means 600cc and up plastic rockets)
TGG_Motorcycle_BOT
Originally posted by: theNEOone
damn, so this one is too much then, huh? argh. it's so sweet.Originally posted by: The_good_guy First take MSF course.. ">http://www.msf-usa.org">www.msf-usa.org</a> (go look for your state) Because your under 21 you will probably require that class as mandatory, even so if not i would suggest taking that class since you dont know what it is to ride a bike. Next buy a good helmet & gear (jacket, gloves, boots if you dont have over the ankle ones) ">http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com">www.motorcycle-superstore.com</a> can help you decide and buy. Next buy a sensible motorcycle.. Something like a Suzuki GS500E (like the one i have),Kawasaki Ninja 500R, Older (pre 2003)Suzuki SV650(S), Suzuki Bandit 400, Ninja 250R, Honda Nighthawk (250 might be too weak, 750 is a bit too much though but managable), older Honda Rebel 450 (it was a cruiser but its more standard than cruiser), Buell Blast (not highly recommended though but good beginner bike). Once you get it, take it slow and eventually you will learn to take corners and not crash. I saw a few squids out today.. People at teh Rock Store dont like squids, esp ones wearing shorts, a tshirt and flip flops and oh yeah on something they shouldt be on in the first place. Stay out of the Supersport Category (which means 600cc and up plastic rockets) TGG_Motorcycle_BOT
Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Consider an SV650
Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Consider an SV650
Originally posted by: theNEOone
Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Consider an SV650
hmm, i can't say that i like it too much
Originally posted by: Whisper
Oh, and what type of body frame do you have (height, weight, etc.)? That can make a huge difference in what type of bike you should look for.
And personally, I'd go japanese on the first bike. Ducati's (as the_good_guy mentioned) are expensive both insurance and maintenance wise, and are also VERY temperamental. They don't always start when you want them to, they like to scare you every now and again on routine turns just to let you know who yo daddy really is, and they're all pretty dayam torquey. Even though the exhaust note alone is worth the price of admission (as with any Italian motor vehicle), it's better left as a non-daily driver a few years down the road.
Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
BTW-this one is mine