Planning on getting a bike, Someone talk some sense into me.....
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Planning on getting a bike, Someone talk some sense into me.....
I will likely get an older bike for dirt cheap, and learn to ride on it. Then after I am very comfortable, I will get the bike that I want.
Well, I have head over heels fallen in love with the Honda 599 and the 919. The "naked" stripped down look is what I love. So the Suzuki SV650 is also an option, but I really love the Hondas.
Now, I searched and found a few varied opinions. Is the 919 too much for a bike noob? I am not an idiot, and my dad owns a bike, and I have inherited his respect for bikes. I dont plan on being an assclown, and will never try a stoppie or anything like that. It will not be my main transportation either.
I want this purchase to be a long term one. And I would like to purchase new, meaning I would need to make the purchase sooner than later, since the 919 has been dropped.
Advice please
Well, I have head over heels fallen in love with the Honda 599 and the 919. The "naked" stripped down look is what I love. So the Suzuki SV650 is also an option, but I really love the Hondas.
Now, I searched and found a few varied opinions. Is the 919 too much for a bike noob? I am not an idiot, and my dad owns a bike, and I have inherited his respect for bikes. I dont plan on being an assclown, and will never try a stoppie or anything like that. It will not be my main transportation either.
I want this purchase to be a long term one. And I would like to purchase new, meaning I would need to make the purchase sooner than later, since the 919 has been dropped.
Advice please
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Re: Planning on getting a bike, Someone talk some sense into me..... (sol2hatch)
Get the bike at todays gas prices, ask any Navy guy how to dress correctly. Take a safety class, then later (one year), take an advanced riders class. If you cant pick it up, dont buy it.
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Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. As long as you don't get greedy with the throttle, you will be fine with the 919. It's essentially the 900RR (one of the versions) engined-bike sans fairings.
Have you already taken the MSF, or some how received your motorcycle-endorsement? Don't forget to budget for gear, and please get insurance.
Have you already taken the MSF, or some how received your motorcycle-endorsement? Don't forget to budget for gear, and please get insurance.
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Re: (marmaladedad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. As long as you don't get greedy with the throttle, you will be fine with the 919. It's essentially the 900RR (one of the versions) engined-bike sans fairings.
Have you already taken the MSF, or some how received your motorcycle-endorsement? Don't forget to budget for gear, and please get insurance.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Through searching on here, I read about the MSF, and I would love to take the course. Just have to find one around here. Insurance of course, and how much is gear going to cost?
I plan on getting a helmet soon, I work at a go kart track, lol, so I can use it there until I get my bike.
Have you already taken the MSF, or some how received your motorcycle-endorsement? Don't forget to budget for gear, and please get insurance.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Through searching on here, I read about the MSF, and I would love to take the course. Just have to find one around here. Insurance of course, and how much is gear going to cost?
I plan on getting a helmet soon, I work at a go kart track, lol, so I can use it there until I get my bike.
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Gear can get pricey quick, if you must have the name brand of everything. But if you look around you can find it discounted. your still looking at 300-600 bucks to get started if you don't have anything. check http://www.newenough.com or I bought some stuff from metrocitybikes.com they seem to have pretty good prices or just check eBay also
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i don't think i've spent $500 on gear yet...
HJC helmet (year end clearance sale) ~$75
Joe Rocket Rio Mesh jacket ~$25
Power Trip leather jacket ~$95
First Gear Mesh-tex gloves ~$20
Icon street boots ~$100
HJC helmet for my wife $150
I've just been shopping pretty carefully and catching a lot of my gear on closeout on newenough.com . Hoping to get a nice scorpion helmet this coming spring (probably $2-300), but as you can see you don't need to spend thousands to get decent gear for the street
HJC helmet (year end clearance sale) ~$75
Joe Rocket Rio Mesh jacket ~$25
Power Trip leather jacket ~$95
First Gear Mesh-tex gloves ~$20
Icon street boots ~$100
HJC helmet for my wife $150
I've just been shopping pretty carefully and catching a lot of my gear on closeout on newenough.com . Hoping to get a nice scorpion helmet this coming spring (probably $2-300), but as you can see you don't need to spend thousands to get decent gear for the street
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+1 on New Enough. Their Closeout section, and especially the Bargain Basement one, have killer prices!! They have really good customer service too (fast responses to questions and good about exchanges/returns).
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Re: (kacivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kacivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i don't think i've spent $500 on gear yet...
HJC helmet (year end clearance sale) ~$75
Joe Rocket Rio Mesh jacket ~$25
Power Trip leather jacket ~$95
First Gear Mesh-tex gloves ~$20
Icon street boots ~$100
HJC helmet for my wife $150
I've just been shopping pretty carefully and catching a lot of my gear on closeout on newenough.com . Hoping to get a nice scorpion helmet this coming spring (probably $2-300), but as you can see you don't need to spend thousands to get decent gear for the street</TD></TR></TABLE>
I completely agree that you don't have to spend an absolute forture for gear unless you're a squid who just rides to starbucks to show off. And While all the above is well and good, i have one disagreement and its the mesh gloves; mesh gloves seem like the worst protection ever. Your head should be the first thing you protect then your hands. Seriously think about all the stuff you use your hands for....now imagine shoving them across a cheese grater and try to accomplish the same tasks. Spend the money and get some good thick leather gloves with good wrist, palm and knuckle protection because whenever you fall your instinct will be to break the fall with your hands.
When it comes to boots you are going to want ankle protection, standard steel toe above the ankle boots will work fine for the msf but you will want something with a little better lateral support for actually riding.
As far as jackets its debateable, some people swear by mesh because of its breathability but I'm of the idea that sweat wipes off and road rash doesn't. I've seen some pretty nasty rash after sliding on pavement for 100 ft. even with a mesh jacket on. So....I would go leather preferably something with CE approved armor (it will say in the description of the jacket). Jackets should fit snug so as they do not slide around much but rather act as a second layer of skin. I recommend going and trying them on locally then ordering online if they don't have what you want. Try the jacket on and walk around the store in it, sit on a couple bikes with it on and see how it feels, where it bunches or where it rubs. Everybody is different thus a jacket will fit everybody differently.
For helmets pretty much any brand will work as long as it's DOT approved and why not go one better and make sure it is SNELL approved. SNELL has a much more rigorous testing procedure for helmets and thus will be better.
Shop the discount area of places like newenough.com because you never know if you will get into this religion that is motorcycles and realize it's not for you. With winter approaching you may be able to pick some stuff up for cheap especially a motorcycle.
I hope all that helps and always remember gear-msf-insurance.
HJC helmet (year end clearance sale) ~$75
Joe Rocket Rio Mesh jacket ~$25
Power Trip leather jacket ~$95
First Gear Mesh-tex gloves ~$20
Icon street boots ~$100
HJC helmet for my wife $150
I've just been shopping pretty carefully and catching a lot of my gear on closeout on newenough.com . Hoping to get a nice scorpion helmet this coming spring (probably $2-300), but as you can see you don't need to spend thousands to get decent gear for the street</TD></TR></TABLE>
I completely agree that you don't have to spend an absolute forture for gear unless you're a squid who just rides to starbucks to show off. And While all the above is well and good, i have one disagreement and its the mesh gloves; mesh gloves seem like the worst protection ever. Your head should be the first thing you protect then your hands. Seriously think about all the stuff you use your hands for....now imagine shoving them across a cheese grater and try to accomplish the same tasks. Spend the money and get some good thick leather gloves with good wrist, palm and knuckle protection because whenever you fall your instinct will be to break the fall with your hands.
When it comes to boots you are going to want ankle protection, standard steel toe above the ankle boots will work fine for the msf but you will want something with a little better lateral support for actually riding.
As far as jackets its debateable, some people swear by mesh because of its breathability but I'm of the idea that sweat wipes off and road rash doesn't. I've seen some pretty nasty rash after sliding on pavement for 100 ft. even with a mesh jacket on. So....I would go leather preferably something with CE approved armor (it will say in the description of the jacket). Jackets should fit snug so as they do not slide around much but rather act as a second layer of skin. I recommend going and trying them on locally then ordering online if they don't have what you want. Try the jacket on and walk around the store in it, sit on a couple bikes with it on and see how it feels, where it bunches or where it rubs. Everybody is different thus a jacket will fit everybody differently.
For helmets pretty much any brand will work as long as it's DOT approved and why not go one better and make sure it is SNELL approved. SNELL has a much more rigorous testing procedure for helmets and thus will be better.
Shop the discount area of places like newenough.com because you never know if you will get into this religion that is motorcycles and realize it's not for you. With winter approaching you may be able to pick some stuff up for cheap especially a motorcycle.
I hope all that helps and always remember gear-msf-insurance.
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Re: (marmaladedad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">+1 on New Enough. Their Closeout section, and especially the Bargain Basement one, have killer prices!! They have really good customer service too (fast responses to questions and good about exchanges/returns).</TD></TR></TABLE>
I second that!
New Enough is one of the best internet stores Ive dealt with hands down.
I second that!
New Enough is one of the best internet stores Ive dealt with hands down.
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