[quote=sd_matt]I’m looking at getting my license and then buying a used street/sport bike around 600cc. Keep in mind the last thing I rode was a 50cc YSR about ten years ago. So a few questions.
1. What’s a good safety course that takes the place of the DMV test and how much does it cost?
(If the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is still in business, Take that, it’s a
sound course I took it)
2.After that course are there any more advanced courses that teaches one how to handle a bike and even lay it down correctly?
(MSF has an advanced course and a refresher course)
3. What safety equipment do you recommend and how much does it cost?
(Full Face helmet, Snell certified, not DOT, not used, NEW.
Leather jacket, Riding gloves, Chaps, heavy leather boots)
4. What’s a good used 600cc (ballpark) that will be reliable that you wouldn’t mind dinging up? Can I get one for less than $3k?
( I would reccomend a 300-350 at first, you need to practice a lot
before you get a 600 plus.)
5. I’m gonna get my license first and would like to rent a few bikes first. Are there places that do that?
(Buy a bike from the estate of some kid who hated helmets)
