So I think I want a bike. . . .

[slateman]

Thanks but I ain't got 20 grand. Unless thats Canadian

THanks for the info, I'm meeting with my friend a little later this week. He said he might let me try out his

[cphilip]

Read up:

http://www.beginnerbikes.com/

[Fixion]

Speaking of insurance. What is the cheapest company out there? I got a quote from Geico for $450ish/year. Thats considering that I'm 18, never had any tickets, never had any accidents, had mile license for a while, and a complete newbie to bikes (although I've ridden a few times without a liscence ). Thats for a '95ish EX 500 (Ninja).

[cphilip]

Well as they say in the commercial. Call Progressive... Thats who I use.

[Wheelman]

Well The last thing you gonna wanna look at is an R6 it is definatley not a beginers bike, but something like an older FZR or a Katana in 600cc would be a good start. both can be found relatively cheap parts are plentiful and the seating is forgiving enough for 2 people. They are both pretty quick bikes but there not gonna be the fastest thing out there and they are both better looking than an ex500 ninja. Just buy whay your comfortable with not what you think you look good on that's how you get yourself killed, and expect to dump it at least once.

[slateman]

Yea, thats what Chris says (my friend with the bike) he said its kind of like when you get real comfortable on skis and then stop paying attention and suddenly wipe out. Only it hurts more and other cars can kill you. . . .

[ASDadam]

My first and still riding bike is a 92 Katana 750. 26k miles and still running strong. It seats 2 comfortably and i can ride it for hours without a problem. Definately a good beginer bike.

[BeaverEater]

Before you determine that you want a rocket, go to a local motorsports shop and sit on one. Many people find them uncomfortable, personally i like them better. As for insurance, I was quoted on a 2001 R6 for about 450 a year (im only 17, it will go down when im 18). I personally dont have a bike, but im getting one next spring. Also if you take a riders course, your insurance will go down a little bit.

[lather]

Hey guys (and girls and . . .undecideds )

I kow we have some guys who are into motorcycycles. Well my friend got one and I'm sort of likin the idea too. They're fun, they get great gas milage apparantly, and chicks dig them That and the fact that some guy gut a 205 MPH ticket riiding one Yea, I know, you'll poke your eye out kid

So here's what I know

They're not the safest things in the world.
I need a helmet
I want the crotch rocket I've actually ridden on a Harley and rode one a little (in a kind of controled, not able to destory anything except myself, environment ) It just seemed uncomfortable to me. My hands always seemed to high. Maybe its the way I ride my bicycle - always leaning forward to get more speed.

I'm gonna talk to my friend but I wanted to know any other info you can give me. Whats a good bike to start out with? Whats my insurance hike gonna be? What's maintance like

I have a car so I could ride just when I wanted to/ it won't rain.

Thanks for the info.

What production bike can reach 205 mph? Dont know of any street legal bikes that can do that.

Well anyways if you dont have much experience with bikes, Id advise buying a cheaper "beater" bike until you get some riding experience. Seen lots of new riders buy a shiny new GSXR 750 or R1 only to drop it or crash. A once pristine $10,000.00 bike now looks and handles like garbage.

So get a nice used F3 or older R6, those bikes still outperform most riders abilities anyways..plus if you drop it (and you will sooner or later :) ) it wont be so painful to have a few scratches on your plastic..

[Fixion]

What production bike can reach 205 mph? Dont know of any street legal bikes that can do that.

Well anyways if you dont have much experience with bikes, Id advise buying a cheaper "beater" bike until you get some riding experience. Seen lots of new riders buy a shiny new GSXR 750 or R1 only to drop it or crash. A once pristine $10,000.00 bike now looks and handles like garbage.

So get a nice used F3 or older R6, those bikes still outperform most riders abilities anyways..plus if you drop it (and you will sooner or later :) ) it wont be so painful to have a few scratches on your plastic..

I believe the Suzuki Hayabusa can reach those speeds. If not stock, the definatly with some tuning. Those things are the fastest production bikes I know of.

[cphilip]

Before you determine that you want a rocket, go to a local motorsports shop and sit on one. Many people find them uncomfortable, personally i like them better. As for insurance, I was quoted on a 2001 R6 for about 450 a year (im only 17, it will go down when im 18). I personally dont have a bike, but im getting one next spring. Also if you take a riders course, your insurance will go down a little bit.

That must have been for liability only. If you finance a bike you must keep full coverage. It will be MUCH higher.

I don't find them comfortable. But I am old. I need to sit upright on a bike. And if your short the Sports bike do not allow you to put both feet on the ground.

The MSF course will not drop your insurance on a person until he is like 21. There is no deduction for it until then... but it is "a must" to take it. You really should. I highly recommend it. But most if not all Insurance companies will not give you the reduction until your 21.

In fact I say take it BEFORE you buy a bike. The bigginers course supplies bikes. It will help you make a choice better as to what bike you want. They will use things like Rebels and such to start you out. Best way to do it.

[virus]

do take a MSF course
do get a helmet... myself i use a fullface for cold weather and my beanie during the summer
and yes bugs hurts... june bugs are the worst and the all taste better at midnight

do start out on a smaller used bike.... when you drop it you wont feel as bad
if leanin towards a sport bike get one of the naked varitey... replacing plastic fairings get expessive quick.... also look into frame sliders... they can help reduce damage to the fairing when you go down....

do wear boots that cover your ankles.... other then a helmet the rest depends on your confidence level and how well you want to protect yourself.... most of my other gear (gloves, jacket, chaps) i just use for warmth now....

i started out on an '82 KZ440ltd for a few months.... the next spring took the MSF course.... rode the 440 for a another month or so... put 1200m on it in uder a week and started lookin for a bigger bike that was more comfortable.... ended up with a '99 maurader still a used bike and have put 18000 on in the 1 1/2 years i've had it..... i would like to go bigger (probly to the 1600cc version of the bike) as i do ride 2up quite often.... but other then that i am quite satisfied with what i got now....

[slateman]

Talked to my friend, he said it was cool to try his bike as long as he was there. He also said that when he took the course (like 3 or 4 years ago) there was a 8-14 month waiting list

I still want to do it, but I have no idea what my schedule looks like next week, much less next year. I'll figure it out though.


PS: I'm not 21. I'm 22

[CasingBill]

when you're ready for some real classes.......

Kieth Code

[pickedlast]

bike

alright... when u want a bike.. u start with a frame... such as the metal kizz frame... www.danscomp.com = good site to go find other parts.. like rims(gotta bling bling)with a cassette(if u want).. bars... grips... a headset...stem(f-it series 2).. bottom bracket... a chain... and crank arms... thats a real bike right there dam it feels good to be gangster.. go watch props 53.. u will understand.......... who needs engines anyways..pssshh