I have been wanting a bike forever but have never had enough money to buy one. Im only 16 right now, and I just got my drivers lisence in May. If I get a bike when I get enough money what kind should I get and what cc's? Whats a good price for a used bike?

 

buy a very old kawasaki ex250, honda rebel 250/nighthawk 250 type bike. Shouldn't run you over $1000. Don't forget gear.

Btw, your car gets 83.24 mpg while running a 16.85 sec 1/4 mile? Pretty sure 83.24 is your trap speed... thats in miles per hour mph


[Modified by tonydatyga, 8:07 PM 11/3/2002]

 

learn how to drive on the road with other people before you buy a street bike.

 

You are bound to crash, better to be in a car!

Call up an insurance company and find out how much you rinsurance will be. That may make your mind up right there.

 

The newbs can't tell your sarcasim. God forbid he actually takes your advice and gets one.

 

Please learn how to spell "license" before your *** is on a motorcycle or in a car for that matter"

 

mmmk typo buddy big deal. You don't have to throw up **** like that just because I had a typo. to you too

 

My best bet would be take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course. http://www.msf-usa.org/pages/MAIN1.html
They're cheap, and they teach you everything you have to learn.
It's also easier than taking the DMV test!

I've been riding since I was six, but they taught me stuff that I didn't know by the time I was LEGAL to get a licesne.

A good starter Honda Bike would be an old CBR600 F1 or F2. They might be a little bit heavy, but you get a REAL bike!
A small displacement DIRT bike would be a great place to start too!

And remember, take you time to refine your skills before you speed up.
You won't believe how many time I crashed between six and sixteen.

cheers!
have fun!

 

thanks

 

I was messing with you bro

Anyone else think 16 is young for a bike?

 

I really think it depends on the indivdual. I know 26 year olds that are too "young" for a bike. I know 14 year olds that can really ride

 

ive been riding from 15, but had no accidents (on the street) yet.
but i got a **** load of tickets though. lucky that most of the tickets i got dont effect the insurance, and i only have the cheapest insurance.

 

what would the cheapest insurance be for me?approx

 

i got $100 a month full coverage for my 01 R6. and im 18, male, clean record.

hope this helps,
Josh

 

yeah me too...

 

HAHA, yes, please call for insurance. You ain't gettin **** when you get that quote!!

 

What company do you have? I was quoted 250 a month full coverage on a 00 gsx-r 750, 18, male, clean record.

I hope to get my gixxer 750 or r6 soon.


[Modified by Eddie HatchBlack, 3:28 AM 11/20/2002]

 

It depends on the kind of bike -

even if you're 25 or 35, but haven't ridden a bike before, you're still too young (riding exp) for a CBR954RR

Nicky Hayden was winning races on big bikes when he was 16.

BTW, my quote from Progressive is $200 for a year (I'm 22 male, 16 yr exp, no acc), liability only though - who is going to steal my beaten up CBRF3 anyway.

And Progressive.com finally have online quote for motorcycle, check it out!


[Modified by heiCBR, 10:22 AM 12/2/2002]

 

Oh, Raz1983!! Are you in Canada?
So envy of your two stroke machines!!

I miss my 7-spd Cagiva Mito a lot...
and my racing NSR125...