Skreemer
09-10-2003, 03:51 PM
I know there are quite a few motorcyclists here and I was looking for some opinions. I'm new to motorcycles and though I've wanted one for years I haven't had the oppurtunity to get one. Well now I have my chance.
A: I'm looking at getting a bike... I like "standard" and crotch rocket styled bikes, for some reason I could never get comfortable on a "cruiser". The thought of buying a 600 rice rocket appeals to me like you wouldn't believe but I know they are way beyond my riding ability (which is 0). Do you have any suggestions for something else? For example I've been looking at the Ninja 250r and 500r from Kawasaki, daily drivers with the "race" look and appeal and comparitively smaller motors and lighter weight. I've also taken a great liking to the new FZ6 form yamaha, a "naked" version of the R6(not a likely candidate), and the Suzuki SV650. Should I be looking at something else? I want something new if I could(I hate buying other peoples problems), looking at bikes out there that are used from te mid-80's and up still going in the 2K - 3K price range when I can buy the 500r for around 4K. Any suggestions or tips?
B: Riding courses has been a definite thought as well. Illinois sponsors a rider course for free that at the time of completetion you don't need to take the DMV test to get the "M" on your liscense. Has anyone been through similar courses such as the MFC or the like? Would you reccomend one over the other? Reccomend not taking the course at all and learn from a "seasoned rider"?
any other tips/advice/anecdotes are greatly appreciated.
A: I'm looking at getting a bike... I like "standard" and crotch rocket styled bikes, for some reason I could never get comfortable on a "cruiser". The thought of buying a 600 rice rocket appeals to me like you wouldn't believe but I know they are way beyond my riding ability (which is 0). Do you have any suggestions for something else? For example I've been looking at the Ninja 250r and 500r from Kawasaki, daily drivers with the "race" look and appeal and comparitively smaller motors and lighter weight. I've also taken a great liking to the new FZ6 form yamaha, a "naked" version of the R6(not a likely candidate), and the Suzuki SV650. Should I be looking at something else? I want something new if I could(I hate buying other peoples problems), looking at bikes out there that are used from te mid-80's and up still going in the 2K - 3K price range when I can buy the 500r for around 4K. Any suggestions or tips?
B: Riding courses has been a definite thought as well. Illinois sponsors a rider course for free that at the time of completetion you don't need to take the DMV test to get the "M" on your liscense. Has anyone been through similar courses such as the MFC or the like? Would you reccomend one over the other? Reccomend not taking the course at all and learn from a "seasoned rider"?
any other tips/advice/anecdotes are greatly appreciated.