Best beginner bike.
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Larry Gude
Strung Out
'Cus they got 'lectrolytes.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
College of Southern MD, they provide the bike and when you pass, just take the course certificate to MVA and smile for the picture they take of the motorcyclist to put on your new license.
http://www.csmd.edu/Training/PersonalEnrichment/DriverTraining/Motorcycle/
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
I think it's 'cus they got's knees and spines that still work.
glhs837
Power with Control
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
And that bothers them eonough to break them riding sportbikes?
Don't think that crashing and burning is the intent.
basshawg95
New Member
what bike to get
i always tell people to buy a used japanese bike, no bigger than 700cc, ride it for a summer, then if you like riding and want something different, you can always sell the used bike for around what you paid for it and buy one you like.
i always tell people to buy a used japanese bike, no bigger than 700cc, ride it for a summer, then if you like riding and want something different, you can always sell the used bike for around what you paid for it and buy one you like.
ImAChvyGirl
(^@^)
So I'm considering getting a sport bike.
I'd buy one used, but would prefer to buy it through a dealership so I could get financing and build credit because I currently have almost no credit history (just got first credit card a month ago and that was damn hard to do in this ####ty economy).
Since I've never rode a motorcycle before, but have been interested in getting one for a couple years now, I've been told that I should get something with a lower CC (no more than 600) and go used so it won't be so bad if I crash and burn... or kill myself
I was looking at a Ninja (250 or 500 version), which are relatively inexpensive and smaller sized, but was wondering what y'all think is a good beginner bike.
Thanks.
the first thing you should do is take the course that the college has!!
glhs837
Power with Control
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
I was just referring to the posture
I like the comparison to horse riding styles. The riding position seen on thoroughbred horse racing is very similar the the sport bike position, affording the most control by centralizing and compacting the riders mass to produce large control/direction changes with minimal input from the rider.
English riders are similar to the standards and tourers while the western seating is a little more slouched like the cruisers.
I understand the attraction, but I've already had knee surgery
ShyGirl
Active Member
Had an older model Honda Shadow 700 and currently have a Kawasaki Ninja 250.
The Shadow was too big (tall & heavy) for me to learn on. I tried to learn to ride on it for two years without much success.
Love the Ninja! It is nimble, flexible and forgiving. It took me all of 30 seconds to make learning progress ~ the fit of the bike was right for me, with a weight that I could manage! Last year the dealer couldn't keep them in stock, so they should fetch a good resale price.
I took the CSM class and learned a lot. I also ride with full gear, every time that I go out.
Best of luck to you!
The Shadow was too big (tall & heavy) for me to learn on. I tried to learn to ride on it for two years without much success.
Love the Ninja! It is nimble, flexible and forgiving. It took me all of 30 seconds to make learning progress ~ the fit of the bike was right for me, with a weight that I could manage! Last year the dealer couldn't keep them in stock, so they should fetch a good resale price.
I took the CSM class and learned a lot. I also ride with full gear, every time that I go out.
Best of luck to you!
ylexot
Super Genius
Because they out-perform every other class of bike in handling, acceleration, and braking. :shrug:
GWguy
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And I can't tell you how many sport bike riders I see, trying to sit up, one hand on their hip trying to get some relief from that position.
desertrat
0_0
'Cause everyone needs to do 180mph and carve the traffic on 235?
struggler44
A Salute to all on Watch
What's up with the BMW bike seen today having a cut down windshield in the top center?
ylexot
Super Genius
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Can you give a better description?
Are you sure it was a cut down, or was it adjustable?
Or was it an aftermarket for a naked bike?
Color?
