Getting a motorcycle license.

[barnaby33]

As to the seating position on the SV, are you sure you aren’t confusing it with the SV650S? True neither has a cruiser seating position, but I thought that the SV650 had a rather standard seat position, as opposed to any of the more rice rocket oriented bikes.

I’ve only owned two bikes my Seca II and my current BMW 1150R.

Josh

[drboom]

[quote=sd_matt]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]

Kawasaki Ninja 250: Perfect for your stature, very comfortable to ride, extremely light, and no serious vices.

Don’t laugh, it’s not a toy. My ’01 was my daily driver (no cage for several years) and it does fine on the freeway, in the mountains (Palomar is fun), and everywhere else. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds ought to keep you entertained for a while.

The previous model “Ninjette” is a great bike. I haven’t looked closely at the current model (new in ’08 or ’09), but by all accounts it’s a worthy update.

I also own a really big and fast bike (’96 Triumph Trophy 1200), but the 250 is more fun.

Do be aware that you will get hurt on a motorcycle at some point, same as riding a bicycle. Statistics say that you’re most vulnerable in your first six to ten months, but it can happen any time. I had my arm bolted back together 20-odd years ago after a nasty wreck, and my knee still kind of bends sideways. I also dumped my 250 at about 10mph and jammed my toe a few years ago when a bicycle jumped out of nowhere. That toe still hurts, but I’m not 19 years old anymore.

I don’t want to scare you out of riding–far from it–but you need to understand that it’s a risky way to get around. It’s also great fun.

[drboom]

[quote=sd_matt]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]

Kawasaki Ninja 250: Perfect for your stature, very comfortable to ride, extremely light, and no serious vices.

Don’t laugh, it’s not a toy. My ’01 was my daily driver (no cage for several years) and it does fine on the freeway, in the mountains (Palomar is fun), and everywhere else. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds ought to keep you entertained for a while.

The previous model “Ninjette” is a great bike. I haven’t looked closely at the current model (new in ’08 or ’09), but by all accounts it’s a worthy update.

I also own a really big and fast bike (’96 Triumph Trophy 1200), but the 250 is more fun.

Do be aware that you will get hurt on a motorcycle at some point, same as riding a bicycle. Statistics say that you’re most vulnerable in your first six to ten months, but it can happen any time. I had my arm bolted back together 20-odd years ago after a nasty wreck, and my knee still kind of bends sideways. I also dumped my 250 at about 10mph and jammed my toe a few years ago when a bicycle jumped out of nowhere. That toe still hurts, but I’m not 19 years old anymore.

I don’t want to scare you out of riding–far from it–but you need to understand that it’s a risky way to get around. It’s also great fun.

[drboom]

[quote=sd_matt]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]

Kawasaki Ninja 250: Perfect for your stature, very comfortable to ride, extremely light, and no serious vices.

Don’t laugh, it’s not a toy. My ’01 was my daily driver (no cage for several years) and it does fine on the freeway, in the mountains (Palomar is fun), and everywhere else. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds ought to keep you entertained for a while.

The previous model “Ninjette” is a great bike. I haven’t looked closely at the current model (new in ’08 or ’09), but by all accounts it’s a worthy update.

I also own a really big and fast bike (’96 Triumph Trophy 1200), but the 250 is more fun.

Do be aware that you will get hurt on a motorcycle at some point, same as riding a bicycle. Statistics say that you’re most vulnerable in your first six to ten months, but it can happen any time. I had my arm bolted back together 20-odd years ago after a nasty wreck, and my knee still kind of bends sideways. I also dumped my 250 at about 10mph and jammed my toe a few years ago when a bicycle jumped out of nowhere. That toe still hurts, but I’m not 19 years old anymore.

I don’t want to scare you out of riding–far from it–but you need to understand that it’s a risky way to get around. It’s also great fun.

[drboom]

[quote=sd_matt]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]

Kawasaki Ninja 250: Perfect for your stature, very comfortable to ride, extremely light, and no serious vices.

Don’t laugh, it’s not a toy. My ’01 was my daily driver (no cage for several years) and it does fine on the freeway, in the mountains (Palomar is fun), and everywhere else. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds ought to keep you entertained for a while.

The previous model “Ninjette” is a great bike. I haven’t looked closely at the current model (new in ’08 or ’09), but by all accounts it’s a worthy update.

I also own a really big and fast bike (’96 Triumph Trophy 1200), but the 250 is more fun.

Do be aware that you will get hurt on a motorcycle at some point, same as riding a bicycle. Statistics say that you’re most vulnerable in your first six to ten months, but it can happen any time. I had my arm bolted back together 20-odd years ago after a nasty wreck, and my knee still kind of bends sideways. I also dumped my 250 at about 10mph and jammed my toe a few years ago when a bicycle jumped out of nowhere. That toe still hurts, but I’m not 19 years old anymore.

I don’t want to scare you out of riding–far from it–but you need to understand that it’s a risky way to get around. It’s also great fun.

[drboom]

[quote=sd_matt]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]

Kawasaki Ninja 250: Perfect for your stature, very comfortable to ride, extremely light, and no serious vices.

Don’t laugh, it’s not a toy. My ’01 was my daily driver (no cage for several years) and it does fine on the freeway, in the mountains (Palomar is fun), and everywhere else. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds ought to keep you entertained for a while.

The previous model “Ninjette” is a great bike. I haven’t looked closely at the current model (new in ’08 or ’09), but by all accounts it’s a worthy update.

I also own a really big and fast bike (’96 Triumph Trophy 1200), but the 250 is more fun.

Do be aware that you will get hurt on a motorcycle at some point, same as riding a bicycle. Statistics say that you’re most vulnerable in your first six to ten months, but it can happen any time. I had my arm bolted back together 20-odd years ago after a nasty wreck, and my knee still kind of bends sideways. I also dumped my 250 at about 10mph and jammed my toe a few years ago when a bicycle jumped out of nowhere. That toe still hurts, but I’m not 19 years old anymore.

I don’t want to scare you out of riding–far from it–but you need to understand that it’s a risky way to get around. It’s also great fun.

[sd_matt]

Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)

[sd_matt]

Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)

[sd_matt]

Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)

[sd_matt]

Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)

[sd_matt]

Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)

[drboom]

[quote=barnaby33]As to the seating position on the SV, are you sure you aren’t confusing it with the SV650S? True neither has a cruiser seating position, but I thought that the SV650 had a rather standard seat position, as opposed to any of the more rice rocket oriented bikes.
[/quote]

Both have tallish seat heights, if memory serves. The bars are lower and the pegs are set a little further back on the “S” for a more “sport” oriented riding position.

I’d pretty much call it mandatory that newer riders stick to a seat height that allows them to get the balls of both feet on the ground without stretching.

With more experience, the need goes away. I once saw a very petite woman, no more than 5’2″, very expertly handling a KLR650 (very tall dual sport bike, for those that don’t know). She had to slide halfway off the seat to get a tippy toe on the ground, but often as not she just balanced the thing while slowly creeping forward.

[drboom]

[quote=barnaby33]As to the seating position on the SV, are you sure you aren’t confusing it with the SV650S? True neither has a cruiser seating position, but I thought that the SV650 had a rather standard seat position, as opposed to any of the more rice rocket oriented bikes.
[/quote]

Both have tallish seat heights, if memory serves. The bars are lower and the pegs are set a little further back on the “S” for a more “sport” oriented riding position.

I’d pretty much call it mandatory that newer riders stick to a seat height that allows them to get the balls of both feet on the ground without stretching.

With more experience, the need goes away. I once saw a very petite woman, no more than 5’2″, very expertly handling a KLR650 (very tall dual sport bike, for those that don’t know). She had to slide halfway off the seat to get a tippy toe on the ground, but often as not she just balanced the thing while slowly creeping forward.

[drboom]

[quote=barnaby33]As to the seating position on the SV, are you sure you aren’t confusing it with the SV650S? True neither has a cruiser seating position, but I thought that the SV650 had a rather standard seat position, as opposed to any of the more rice rocket oriented bikes.
[/quote]

Both have tallish seat heights, if memory serves. The bars are lower and the pegs are set a little further back on the “S” for a more “sport” oriented riding position.

I’d pretty much call it mandatory that newer riders stick to a seat height that allows them to get the balls of both feet on the ground without stretching.

With more experience, the need goes away. I once saw a very petite woman, no more than 5’2″, very expertly handling a KLR650 (very tall dual sport bike, for those that don’t know). She had to slide halfway off the seat to get a tippy toe on the ground, but often as not she just balanced the thing while slowly creeping forward.

[drboom]

[quote=barnaby33]As to the seating position on the SV, are you sure you aren’t confusing it with the SV650S? True neither has a cruiser seating position, but I thought that the SV650 had a rather standard seat position, as opposed to any of the more rice rocket oriented bikes.
[/quote]

Both have tallish seat heights, if memory serves. The bars are lower and the pegs are set a little further back on the “S” for a more “sport” oriented riding position.

I’d pretty much call it mandatory that newer riders stick to a seat height that allows them to get the balls of both feet on the ground without stretching.

With more experience, the need goes away. I once saw a very petite woman, no more than 5’2″, very expertly handling a KLR650 (very tall dual sport bike, for those that don’t know). She had to slide halfway off the seat to get a tippy toe on the ground, but often as not she just balanced the thing while slowly creeping forward.

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