![]() ![]() Take the MSF course before anything else. _Buy the best helmet available._ I personally found the line to be the best for me, and most reviewers agree. Don't confuse the two and you probably won't die.Be prepared to spend at least $1,000 on safety equipment. The racetrack is a different matter, of course. I've been riding for almost 10 years (no accidents, either) on a variety of motorcycles, and I'm willing to bet that most modern cruisers' handing capabilities _far_ exceed what you should ever do on a public street. (This is an '03, mine is a Red '02) I like Triumphs a lot, and if the styling appeals to you, check them out, you won't be dissapointed. I had fun at mine, I bet you'll enjoy yours too!-=Baeo Here's a picture of what I currently ride. I personally found the Arai Quantum line to be the best for me, and most reviewers agree. I've been riding for almost 10 years (no accidents, either) on a variety of motorcycles, and I'm willing to bet that most modern cruisers' handing capabilities far exceed what you should ever do on a public street. ![]() Quote:Because you can actually turn a corner in one? I'm going to check shit out at the dealer, and I'll let you guys know what I come up with. I poked around eGay and I saw a used one for $3500.Well, thanks for the comments-keep them coming. I was going to take the motorcycle driving test on one of my buddy's bikes.As for going used, that wouldn't be a bad deal either. I owned a Yamaha Enduro a while back and I always used to ride that around in the fields behind my house. View image here: -I don't have my motorcycle license yet, but I know how to shift and I've got the basic concept down. I really can't afford an $8k bike, so that's why I was looking at the 250R and the 500R. I I'm going to go to a dealer as soon as I get out of class today and I'll sit on them. Is that worth the sacrifice in comfort over a more traditional motorcycle?Ĭrusing around. Like all things "sporty" how often will you actually take advantage of the super duper fast machine? b. What type of riding are you going to be doing? (cruising around enjoying the weather, or reenacting "Biker Boys")2. Quote:Originally posted by scHarvey:Well then I'll pose some questions:1. I imagine the most difficult thing about driving a motorcycle is knowing what to do when something goes wrong, which is why whoever suggested taking a MSF course first is exactly correct. and I was off.That said, I wasn't driving it in traffic, and I wasn't going very fast at all. Someone just explained to me, here's how you shift, this is the clutch, accelerator, brakes, etc. The controls were all pretty intuitive and I didn't find it very difficult to handle. Maybe I am missing the big picture.FWIW, here's my experience - The first time I drove a motorcycle I didn't have any problems at all. Do you just have to know someone that has a pickup/trailer?Also is learning on the bike just trial and error, or did you guys have a friend that knew how to ride help you out? Getting started just sounds awefully hard. Quote:Originally posted by oatmeal:Quick OT question: If you have never owned a bike, and you want to get one, how the hell do you pick it up? I mean you can't drive the thing home, and you are probably going to fubar it up trying to change gears. He ended up with the SV650 due to him saying it was "like a glove".TreeHouse They look about the same, but the Suzuki is a tad lighter I believe, and cheaper, but has the same look, albeit less "exoskeletony". After a ride, he said it didn't click with him well. ![]() A guy I know was jonesing for a Monster 6 (Dark) and he was hellbent on getting one. A shining example would be a Ducati Monster 6 as opposed to a Suzuki SV650. Then with the feel in mind, decide on power and options etc.Reasoning behind this is because you may find that one bike may feel just a bit off, but it may have a "twin" that could be perfect for you. The engine can handle it fine, but the frame size may not be to your liking.I would also advise going to a local bike shop, and just sit on all sorts of stuff and see what "feels" right. Yes, the 250 will get you around, but it may not suit your frame very well. I will have to suport the position that the other posters have already voiced. ![]()
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