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June 19, 2009 at 8:06 PM #15919June 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM #417777barnaby33Participant
SV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
JoshJune 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM #418010barnaby33ParticipantSV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
JoshJune 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM #418272barnaby33ParticipantSV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
JoshJune 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM #418339barnaby33ParticipantSV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
JoshJune 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM #418498barnaby33ParticipantSV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
JoshJune 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM #417792patbParticipant[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)
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June 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM #418025patbParticipant[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)
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June 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM #418287patbParticipant[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)
[/quote]
June 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM #418354patbParticipant[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)
[/quote]
June 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM #418513patbParticipant[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)
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June 19, 2009 at 8:34 PM #417798jpinpbParticipantI wear a helmet always, b/c it is the law.
But riders should keep in mind that a helmet will really only protect the outside of your head. The brain injury damage happens when your brain hits the inside of your skull when an impact occurs. It can surprisingly happen at slow speed. The force of the impact will cause it to happen and that helmet will do little to prevent your brain from hitting your skull.
So don’t be lulled into thinking you are safe w/a helmet and especially don’t take risks thinking your are protected.
June 19, 2009 at 8:34 PM #418030jpinpbParticipantI wear a helmet always, b/c it is the law.
But riders should keep in mind that a helmet will really only protect the outside of your head. The brain injury damage happens when your brain hits the inside of your skull when an impact occurs. It can surprisingly happen at slow speed. The force of the impact will cause it to happen and that helmet will do little to prevent your brain from hitting your skull.
So don’t be lulled into thinking you are safe w/a helmet and especially don’t take risks thinking your are protected.
June 19, 2009 at 8:34 PM #418292jpinpbParticipantI wear a helmet always, b/c it is the law.
But riders should keep in mind that a helmet will really only protect the outside of your head. The brain injury damage happens when your brain hits the inside of your skull when an impact occurs. It can surprisingly happen at slow speed. The force of the impact will cause it to happen and that helmet will do little to prevent your brain from hitting your skull.
So don’t be lulled into thinking you are safe w/a helmet and especially don’t take risks thinking your are protected.
June 19, 2009 at 8:34 PM #418358jpinpbParticipantI wear a helmet always, b/c it is the law.
But riders should keep in mind that a helmet will really only protect the outside of your head. The brain injury damage happens when your brain hits the inside of your skull when an impact occurs. It can surprisingly happen at slow speed. The force of the impact will cause it to happen and that helmet will do little to prevent your brain from hitting your skull.
So don’t be lulled into thinking you are safe w/a helmet and especially don’t take risks thinking your are protected.
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