noob getting into bikes...
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noob getting into bikes...
I am 17 years old and am now starting to save for a bike. I am most likely going to get a $1-1.5 bike just to get me started. Would it be a really bad idea to get a loan from a friend (no interest, hes a cool guy) and get it now? Of course I would need gear such as:
-Helmet (150-200 one)
-Mesh jacket (mostly summer riding)
-Decent gloves (looking for a cheap pair here)
-Riding boots (most likely hiking boot look alike or something)
-Anything else you guys can think of for gear to advise. I would rather skip on the pants and just wear jeans... but if riding pants are mandatory in your guys' minds, then I will most likely get em.
I have taken the MSF course and have my permit. Do I need to be 18 to get a license? I have ridden my brother's friends bike, a 650cc old *** Honda (pre-90's) and have done quite well on it. I felt very comfortable on this bike. I would consider myself a good driver also if that counts for anything. I don't drive/ride like a dumb *** either, I'm just trying to learn the right way and fix my mistakes I make when I ride. Any advice is appreciated.
-Helmet (150-200 one)
-Mesh jacket (mostly summer riding)
-Decent gloves (looking for a cheap pair here)
-Riding boots (most likely hiking boot look alike or something)
-Anything else you guys can think of for gear to advise. I would rather skip on the pants and just wear jeans... but if riding pants are mandatory in your guys' minds, then I will most likely get em.
I have taken the MSF course and have my permit. Do I need to be 18 to get a license? I have ridden my brother's friends bike, a 650cc old *** Honda (pre-90's) and have done quite well on it. I felt very comfortable on this bike. I would consider myself a good driver also if that counts for anything. I don't drive/ride like a dumb *** either, I'm just trying to learn the right way and fix my mistakes I make when I ride. Any advice is appreciated.
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From: Funfax
Re: noob getting into bikes... (mnbv)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mnbv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am 17 years old and am now starting to save for a bike. I am most likely going to get a $1-1.5 bike just to get me started. Would it be a really bad idea to get a loan from a friend (no interest, hes a cool guy) and get it now? Of course I would need gear such as:
-Helmet (150-200 one)
-Mesh jacket (mostly summer riding)
-Decent gloves (looking for a cheap pair here)
-Riding boots (most likely hiking boot look alike or something)
-Anything else you guys can think of for gear to advise. I would rather skip on the pants and just wear jeans... but if riding pants are mandatory in your guys' minds, then I will most likely get em.
I have taken the MSF course and have my permit. Do I need to be 18 to get a license? I have ridden my brother's friends bike, a 650cc old *** Honda (pre-90's) and have done quite well on it. I felt very comfortable on this bike. I would consider myself a good driver also if that counts for anything. I don't drive/ride like a dumb *** either, I'm just trying to learn the right way and fix my mistakes I make when I ride. Any advice is appreciated. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Special riding pants aren't mandatory. I certainly don't wear them.
If you're not planning on taking a lot of risks when you ride, you don't 'need' to doll yourself up like a power ranger. Of course, you could...and a lot of people will tell you that you must.
My roommate just bought a bike for $750, and I don't happen to think that on a Nighthawk 450 he's going to be causing enough mayhem to merit a full dead cow suit. So I told him to just pick up a helmet and gloves, and go from there.
-Helmet (150-200 one)
-Mesh jacket (mostly summer riding)
-Decent gloves (looking for a cheap pair here)
-Riding boots (most likely hiking boot look alike or something)
-Anything else you guys can think of for gear to advise. I would rather skip on the pants and just wear jeans... but if riding pants are mandatory in your guys' minds, then I will most likely get em.
I have taken the MSF course and have my permit. Do I need to be 18 to get a license? I have ridden my brother's friends bike, a 650cc old *** Honda (pre-90's) and have done quite well on it. I felt very comfortable on this bike. I would consider myself a good driver also if that counts for anything. I don't drive/ride like a dumb *** either, I'm just trying to learn the right way and fix my mistakes I make when I ride. Any advice is appreciated.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Special riding pants aren't mandatory. I certainly don't wear them.
If you're not planning on taking a lot of risks when you ride, you don't 'need' to doll yourself up like a power ranger. Of course, you could...and a lot of people will tell you that you must.
My roommate just bought a bike for $750, and I don't happen to think that on a Nighthawk 450 he's going to be causing enough mayhem to merit a full dead cow suit. So I told him to just pick up a helmet and gloves, and go from there.
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Re: noob getting into bikes... (mnbv)
Mixing friends with money is usually a bad idea.
If you're not going to get a jacket at least get yourself a back protector.
Any consideration on getting insurance?
If you're not going to get a jacket at least get yourself a back protector.
Any consideration on getting insurance?
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Re: noob getting into bikes... (Ross R)
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Special riding pants aren't mandatory. I certainly don't wear them.
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I usually were a thick pair of Jeans. Once in a while when it gets 115 degrees out here i might wear shorts. 97% : 2%
that missing last 1% is when i ride with nothin on
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If you're not planning on taking a lot of risks when you ride, you don't 'need' to doll yourself up like a power ranger. Of course, you could...and a lot of people will tell you that you must.
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yeah but its soo cool to look like one
Special riding pants aren't mandatory. I certainly don't wear them.
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I usually were a thick pair of Jeans. Once in a while when it gets 115 degrees out here i might wear shorts. 97% : 2%
that missing last 1% is when i ride with nothin on
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If you're not planning on taking a lot of risks when you ride, you don't 'need' to doll yourself up like a power ranger. Of course, you could...and a lot of people will tell you that you must.
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yeah but its soo cool to look like one
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