How do you know that you are a good rider if you have never ridden before. Even if you are a great rider, because of your age, the insurance company will think otherwise. If you have never been on a bike before I don't think that it is a good idea to take it to school when classes start in the fall. That would be too soon. You need to practice on a parking lot, then your neighborhood, then the roads...then you can try the highway in about 3 months. Have you ever operated a car with a manual transmission before?
well thanks, i tought myself how to ride shift (standard), so im usually a very quick learner, but ill be taking the class for sure. Im going to signup for the class this month, i think the dates were 24th and 25th if im not mistaken, so ya. And ill just go to the suziki dealership and look for some good used bikes, cuz i dont wanna spend more then 5k
ya i tought myself manual when i was 16, idk not trying to be cocky but im a fairly quick learner, but you do make some good points.
Go ahead and take the class at AwesomeCycles. They have some Ninja bikes there. You can use that and see how you like it. Maybe you will decide that it is not right for you and go with a cruiser instead. I have an 07 Yamaha V-Star 650. I got it brand new at Texas Yamaha South. I got it in 08 so I was able to bargain on the price. It was less than 5K. Full coverage insurance for me for 1 year is approximately $600...it went down a little bit after I took the MSF class. I am using Geico.
thanks, i couldnt drive a cruiser, they're just not my kind. I just dont know what sports bike to get
The 250 Ninja gets off the line faster than a 1970 Hemi Cuda. It's quicker than a 350z. There is a thrill to wringing it's neck that you can't get with a more powerful bike. At least, not without killing yourself. Your gas/insurance bills will get a break and the 2008 250 Ninja's look sweet imo.
Check http://www.wowmotorcycles.com/ for a large selection of used bikes and their approx cost. (Find the one you like and make a good deal on it. I'll fly out there and ride it back for you free of charge. ) There are also plenty of dealers locally (in houston) that sell used bikes. Their quantity and selection varies dealer to dealer.
if you do, then please wear a helmet...and you might want to consider wearing appropriate clothing in case you do have an accident...so the road scrape doesn't tear you apart. i have been seeing a lot of biker idiots around town lately wearing nothing but their stupid cut-off blue jean jacket with no helmet. some of them are even wearing shorts. and, they are driving around on a freeway during rush hour traffic where people are speeding like crazy going from and to work. there is a new death or deaths around town daily from motorcycles. some people just don't take it seriously enough. i even saw one idiot with his helmet hooked on his carrier and him not wearing it. these people are absolute fools. please don't be one of them. i'm sure cycling with the wind in your hair is a wonderful thing...if only you could predict when an accident might occur. take a lesson from Neil Peart of Rush. he never rides anywhere without putting on his full gear and he's probably got more miles on a bike than anyone in America.
I'm kind of in the same boat, but I've ridden the bike I want to get soon. I'm looking to buy a Yamaha R6 in just a few months. Can't wait. 2 of my buds of gotten them since like May....one has wrecked his already.
Lately, I've been seeing guys not wearing helmets and the helmets are on the carriers. Wow, just wow. I'm scared death of the motorcycles and if I had to ride one, I would bulk myself up with a helmet and protective gear! Just sad to see that people are that stupid to do that.
I'm going to agree with the choir: *Take the safety course and pay attention. *Wear a good helmet. *Never drink and ride (not even a little bit -- it's not DUI's you're worried about -- it's ANY impaiment to your judgement (even if not over legal limits)) *Don't drive sleepy. You know those hiccups on the road that jar you to your senses when you sort of doze in a car? Doesn't work that way for a bike. *Don't even think about racing until you've been on the road at least a year. For your first bike: *Buy used. Ideally privately -- lots of people buy bikes and then realize they don't really like them. There should be lots of very good low mileage 4-5 year old bikes for not much cash. *Pay cash (even if you have to borrow it elsewhere) -- financing requires theft insurance which is rediculously expensive -- buy a Ulock and chain. Good luck. And ride safe.
I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I've never been a fan of motorcycles until recently...when I saw numbers like 60-90 miles per gallon. I'm thinking of taking the class and getting something used and slow...Honda Rebel or the like. I will never ride a crotch rocket no matter how fast or slow it is.
yeah i said a class is fine. but a class won't teach you nearly as much as riding with someone who knows his stuff really well.
I've always liked the Rebel. Do they still make it? I've had a Honda CB350, Suzuki 250 and currently have a Yamaha 535. My experience is that 1. a 250 will get to highway speeds, but you have nothing left 2. a 350 will do highway speeds with some power to spare 3. anything over 500cc will be fine on the highway. I have a 30" inseam and these 3 bikes fit well. They also weigh less than 400lbs and you can upright them with little effort when you lay them down(notice I said "when" not "if"). It may not be your fault. Kickstands have a tendency to sink into asfault parking lots during July, August and September. I hope this helps 148 in his decision. There's lots things to think about when getting your 1st bike, but you'll never think of everything. Get as much info as possible and then have safe fun!
its not what ive heard about the new ninja 250r. a quick downshift and there is plenty of power for passing.
