Hi. HTM Im new.. PLZ Help I want to get a STREET BIke
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Hi. HTM Im new.. PLZ Help I want to get a STREET BIke
Hi every one. Im new to street bike. Am getting my license very soon and i need help picking a bike that fit my size and weight. Im 5'4, 120 pounds. Plz help. Street bike prefer. But i dont know what is the lightest weight in street bike. I am new so plz help ty so much. And kind of brand would be fine. Plz give me some topic. ty
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Re: Hi. HTM Im new.. PLZ Help I want to get a STREET BIke (eg6-trans)
08 ninja 250
Plenty or power for your size, and you might get lucky to get one foot down completely for your height
You're a little man, id steer clear of a 600cc 400lb sport bike for awhile
Plenty or power for your size, and you might get lucky to get one foot down completely for your height
You're a little man, id steer clear of a 600cc 400lb sport bike for awhile
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Re: Hi. HTM Im new.. PLZ Help I want to get a STREET BIke (ucb)
I'm only 5'4 and I have weird proportions (I have short legs and a long torso) and I can get both feet down no problem on a 250. But I'm also on the heavy side so that helps alot. I'm sure 5'4 normal proportions would be able to touch fine with both feet.
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Re: Hi. HTM Im new.. PLZ Help I want to get a STREET BIke (ninja 6)
Well some newer 600s have pretty high seats, so yeah I'd be weary
And yes, I know a lot of motogp and amatuer racers are very short, but they dont have to stop and start on odd terrain either
And yes, I know a lot of motogp and amatuer racers are very short, but they dont have to stop and start on odd terrain either
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Re: Hi. HTM Im new.. PLZ Help I want to get a STREET BIke (eg6-trans)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg6-trans »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi every one. Im new to street bike. Am getting my license very soon and i need help picking a bike that fit my size and weight. Im 5'4, 120 pounds. Plz help. Street bike prefer. But i dont know what is the lightest weight in street bike. I am new so plz help ty so much. And kind of brand would be fine. Plz give me some topic. ty</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Hi. HTM Im new.. PLZ Help I want to get a STREET BIke (GraphiteAccord)
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Why did you recommend the 50 over the 125?
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Why did you recommend the 50 over the 125?
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Re: Hi. HTM Im new.. PLZ Help I want to get a STREET BIke (chakie jan)
I think a Ninja 250 of any year would be a great place to start. As your experience grows, and your skills increase you may be able to move up to a larger bike (in terms of power and physical size) via the one-cheek-sneak method, but until you have a good grasp on riding (i.e. 1 year+, or 5,000 miles+) I would avoid anything larger than the 250cc machines.
My advice:
Spend as little as you can on the bike as long as it is safe and reliable (cosmetic damage is fine on a 1st bike)
Spend as much as you can swing for good gear, insurance and rider training
My advice:
Spend as little as you can on the bike as long as it is safe and reliable (cosmetic damage is fine on a 1st bike)
Spend as much as you can swing for good gear, insurance and rider training
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bad-monkey »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">welcome to /26.
go with a ninja 250.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What does the /26 mean? That you're under 26 years old?
go with a ninja 250.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What does the /26 mean? That you're under 26 years old?
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What does the /26 mean? That you're under 26 years old?</TD></TR></TABLE>
*face palm*
What does the /26 mean? That you're under 26 years old?</TD></TR></TABLE>
*face palm*
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Re: (96 SOHC VTEC)
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What does the /26 mean? That you're under 26 years old?</TD></TR></TABLE>
THUD
you would think someone with 2000+ posts and 7 years HT experience would know by now
What does the /26 mean? That you're under 26 years old?</TD></TR></TABLE>
THUD
you would think someone with 2000+ posts and 7 years HT experience would know by now
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THUD
you would think someone with 2000+ posts and 7 years HT experience would know by now</TD></TR></TABLE>
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you would think someone with 2000+ posts and 7 years HT experience would know by now</TD></TR></TABLE>
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stuntin is a habit, get like my heyo got the chevy with the buttafly tho
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stuntin is a habit, get like my heyo got the chevy with the buttafly tho
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Re: (96 SOHC VTEC)
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What does the /26 mean? That you're under 26 years old?</TD></TR></TABLE>
When you click on the motorcycle section of HT look at the URL..
What does the /26 mean? That you're under 26 years old?</TD></TR></TABLE>
When you click on the motorcycle section of HT look at the URL..
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stuntin is a habit, get like my heyo got the chevy with the buttafly tho</TD></TR></TABLE>talk about butchering lyrics...
welcome to /26. take their advice and look for a new(er) ninja 250
stuntin is a habit, get like my heyo got the chevy with the buttafly tho</TD></TR></TABLE>talk about butchering lyrics...
welcome to /26. take their advice and look for a new(er) ninja 250
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THUD
you would think someone with 2000+ posts and 7 years HT experience would know by now</TD></TR></TABLE>
Eh, not really. I've only had a motorcycle for a little over a month so you're assuming I've read the motorcycle threads for 7 years and more importantly always looked at the URL. Something I never did until the post explained it above.
And an '05 should know how to search my name and see where most of my topics have been created.
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you would think someone with 2000+ posts and 7 years HT experience would know by now</TD></TR></TABLE>
Eh, not really. I've only had a motorcycle for a little over a month so you're assuming I've read the motorcycle threads for 7 years and more importantly always looked at the URL. Something I never did until the post explained it above.
And an '05 should know how to search my name and see where most of my topics have been created.
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Re: (96 SOHC VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96 SOHC VTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Eh, not really. I've only had a motorcycle for a little over a month so you're assuming I've read the motorcycle threads for 7 years and more importantly always look at the URL. Something I never did until the post explained it above.
And an '05 should know how to search my name and see where most of my topics have been created. </TD></TR></TABLE>Bah referring to forums by the number in url is a new thing that everyone has been doing. I would say it's only been happening for a couple weeks so you aren't really that far out of the loop.
Eh, not really. I've only had a motorcycle for a little over a month so you're assuming I've read the motorcycle threads for 7 years and more importantly always look at the URL. Something I never did until the post explained it above.
And an '05 should know how to search my name and see where most of my topics have been created.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Bah referring to forums by the number in url is a new thing that everyone has been doing. I would say it's only been happening for a couple weeks so you aren't really that far out of the loop.
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Find a 2007 or older Ninja 250 (almost hasn't changed since the 80's, very reliable). Ride that for a year or two or more.
The 250 is inexpensive/cheap, plentiful, and very forgiving, yet faster than most cars out on the road. Many riders choose to keep the 250 after upgrading because of how forgiving it really is.
Factor in that you can seat two, commute with it, that it's liquid cooled (very important for a noob), light, oh and thieves don't target it as much, I'd sugguest you go with that. Or the Ninja EX500, essentially the same since the 80's as well...till today even.
The 250 is inexpensive/cheap, plentiful, and very forgiving, yet faster than most cars out on the road. Many riders choose to keep the 250 after upgrading because of how forgiving it really is.
Factor in that you can seat two, commute with it, that it's liquid cooled (very important for a noob), light, oh and thieves don't target it as much, I'd sugguest you go with that. Or the Ninja EX500, essentially the same since the 80's as well...till today even.