Who rides motorcycles around here?

My next bike will be a cruiser..I had a CBR and loved it but ended up selling it in a few years. My next bike will probably end up bieing a cruiser... I'd like to have just as a nice cruiser like that harley you guys posted...that thing is sick!

Originally Posted by jetter2

My next bike will be a cruiser..I had a CBR and loved it but ended up selling it in a few years. My next bike will probably end up bieing a cruiser... I'd like to have just as a nice cruiser like that harley you guys posted...that thing is sick!

I ride a sports bike and i also love Harleys and cruisers... Eventually i see myself getting a Harley.... BUT... I will always have my sports bike as well.

Are Ninja's good first timer bikes?

Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

Are Ninja's good first timer bikes?

I'd say yes unless it's a big motor'd temptation to be bad kind of Ninja. A 650 is probably plenty of bike for someone with little riding experience.

IMO, proper fit is important so you're comfortable on it when stopped and when in motion.

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Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

Are Ninja's good first timer bikes?

Any sport bike is going to be more or less the same. I say go with a 600 for starters. If you really want something slower than usual go with a ninja 250 which are actually VERY nice bikes but you will def get tired of it quick.

Thanks guys!

Something along these lines?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...156054873.html

Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

Are Ninja's good first timer bikes?

I would suggest taking a motorcycle safety program and practice on back roads.

Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

Thanks guys!

Something along these lines?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...156054873.html

You'd get great fuel economy, but like they said, you'll get sick of a 250 very quickly! I would look for a 600 in that price range. It won't throw you back in your seat, but you can also get up and move when you need to. My first bike was a 91 Honda CBR 600, great bike to learn on IMO.

To add to the thread, I'm picking up a bike this weekend, a Buell Firebolt Xb12R, I just have to settle on a color

Originally Posted by MMMM_ERT

I grew up racing motocross....i've done a little street riding. I'm not a big fan of being on the freeway.

I test drove a Can-Am Spyder today...



.....INteresting and fun...but not like riding a motorcyle at all.

A local dealer offered test rides. No motorcycle license needed in California.

It was a real kick to drive in a straight line and it hauled ass...but in the turns (especially the freeway connector) it felt as if it was trying to straighten out on you...even when you lean your body way over. Perhaps it would just take time to learn the riding style.

ON the freeway...it felt very stable and more "safe" than a two-wheeled bike. I hit about 80 on the freeway for a moment. Felt very strong.

http://spyder.brp.com/

i saw one on the 401 2 weeks ago. looked interesting.... buy canadian!

Originally Posted by MMMM_ERT

I would suggest taking a motorcycle safety program and practice on back roads.

+100000000000000000000000

Originally Posted by Ryans E39

You'd get great fuel economy, but like they said, you'll get sick of a 250 very quickly! I would look for a 600 in that price range. It won't throw you back in your seat, but you can also get up and move when you need to. My first bike was a 91 Honda CBR 600, great bike to learn on IMO.

To add to the thread, I'm picking up a bike this weekend, a Buell Firebolt Xb12R, I just have to settle on a color

My first bike was also a 600 and i wouldnt have changed that. The thing is that throwing 1k into a 250 just to learn and play around with is not as bad as throwing 3-6k on a used 600 then dropping it the first week of having it.

Prop, dont spend more than 1k on a 250 because as i mentioned and so has Ryan, YOU WILL get tired of it quickly. You will probably be ready for a 600 before the summer is even over. So its really on you.

I kicked out 4k on my first bike and it was a 600. It got stolen within a year of having it and i did not have full coverage.

Originally Posted by biglovemp

+100000000000000000000000



My first bike was also a 600 and i wouldnt have changed that. The thing is that throwing 1k into a 250 just to learn and play around with is not as bad as throwing 3-6k on a used 600 then dropping it the first week of having it.

Prop, dont spend more than 1k on a 250 because as i mentioned and so has Ryan, YOU WILL get tired of it quickly. You will probably be ready for a 600 before the summer is even over. So its really on you.

I kicked out 4k on my first bike and it was a 600. It got stolen within a year of having it and i did not have full coverage.

I actually paid $1000 for my 600, had some scratches on the fairings but oh well, it was a starter bike and it ran well!
There are some great deals out there right now, keep shopping (shopping is half the fun)

Originally Posted by MMMM_ERT

I would suggest taking a motorcycle safety program and practice on back roads.

Absolutely and it will also help lower the insurance cost.

Originally Posted by MMMM_ERT

I would suggest taking a motorcycle safety program and practice on back roads.

Nah, I was just thinking of allowing Darwin to teach me.



The motorcycle saftey programs are offered through CHP, right?

Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

Nah, I was just thinking of allowing Darwin to teach me.



The motorcycle saftey programs are offered through CHP, right?

You and the guy defending "ghost riding" should hang out then...


Heres the class I took...


http://www.ca-msp.org/

Originally Posted by Ryans E39

I actually paid $1000 for my 600, had some scratches on the fairings but oh well, it was a starter bike and it ran well!
There are some great deals out there right now, keep shopping (shopping is half the fun)

Around where i live there is no shot at getting ANY 600 for around 1k unless its stolen.
Srsly though if you could find a 600 for less than 2k then go for it.

Originally Posted by MMMM_ERT

You and the guy defending "ghost riding" should hang out then...


Heres the class I took...


http://www.ca-msp.org/

How much is insurance on these things? Who supplies the best insurance?

I'm such a noob.

Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

How much is insurance on these things? Who supplies the best insurance?

I'm such a noob.

Motorcycles are dangerous.

Originally Posted by Double-S

Motorcycles are dangerous.

It's a good thing SBG isn't planning to get one.

Originally Posted by Double-S

Motorcycles are dangerous.

Yes, but danger comes cheap.

I pay $85 a month for car insurance, plus $20 a week in gas. That's just for one car.

Plus, I don't think I'll have the guts to ride on the freeway. It would just take 2 long streets for me to get to work.

Originally Posted by Double-S

Motorcycles are dangerous.

So are women.

Give me yours.

Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

How much is insurance on these things? Who supplies the best insurance?

I'm such a noob.

depends on the bike and the coverage. Call Progressive...they seem to be popular with riders.

Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

It would just take 2 long streets for me to get to work.

As much as I hate riding on the freeway...you're more likely to get killed on surface streets.

Originally Posted by Lanc3r

So are women.

Give me yours.

Originally Posted by LuvThatSam

How much is insurance on these things? Who supplies the best insurance?

I'm such a noob.

Contact VTRWeasel.. he has a *great* motorcycle insurance hookup. He's in the Central Valley, if I remember right... but I think he should be able to hook you up in SoCal. Also if I remember right, I think he got my policy through Progressive at a substantial savings compared to all the other quotes I received.

Make sure you take the Motorcycle Safety course.. Its really, really good