Otherguy

Ok, so i have always be interested in getting a motorcycle... i just dont know where to start... i know that you have to get your motorcycle licence... Which im going to do soon i think. But what i would like to know is what should i do for a bike? I want something thats, cheap, clean, and looks great. Also, what are some things that i should know before buying a bike? I have searched around a bit but i would like some more thoughts on where i should start... Thanks guys!

Wes

W.O.P.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=585065 read this, apparently you didnt search. your only going to get the same answers now as what was posted then. hope you pay more attention when your on 2 wheels. and no you dont ahve to have your license to ride. you can have a permit, that restricts you to daytime rides and no passengers

Otherguy

I read that post already... im just wondering what would be a good bike to start off on...

jlacoy82

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Its all right in the newbie thread.

Everyone will recommend you start on a 250 or 500, or maybe like a late 80's CB600 or something, buy all the proper gear (helmet, gloves, pants, boots, jacket), take the MSF, and keep your head on straight whenever you are out riding.

Etylorcen

Late 80's? Haha...I think you mean early 90's to mid 90's 600.

jlacoy82

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Apparently you didnt read the newbie thread either.

85

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i would think it would be a little hard to even find a 80s bike, i started off on a 03' DRZ-400

rusted_eyes

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I think one of these would be good... .. .

Otherguy

Cool... do you think i should buy a beat up bike just to get use to before buying something new?

Snaps

Wouldn't really give up the car to buy a bike. I did it and sometimes regret not having a car, although it's not so bad now that it's summer.

But,

Do the damn thing!

trbo823

I started of on a sv650s. Really nice bike. Wished i didnt sell it.

Otherguy

OK, well here is another thing that im thinking about... I know wearing jeans wont cut it if i go down, what sort of gear should i wear to best protect myself? I know everyone has a different opinion about gear but i would like to know what would be best

Rednas

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are you sure you read the thread on the top of the page? if you did then your reading comprehension really sucks.

mark_is_gay

first off take the msf classs then u go and pick up a 250 kawasaki or a 500gs suzuki ( great bike cause it was my starter bike) last but not least u may pick these up before ur msf class... gloves, helmets, either a one piece suite or a jaket and pants combo and boots............ dont think about riding in jeans and vans or some other shitty *** combo to protect urself at speeds on bikes. dont cut corner on GEAR dont be a cheap or ur gonna pay for it with ur skin. and last dont buy a bike and start stunting wheelies, stoppies etc learn how to properly ride and controll ur bike and ride safe dont show off!!!!

marmaladedad

Why are you giving up the car? I say keep it and find a cheap bike. Sacramento's got some crappy winter weather.