Forum/Street bike noob

jada64 · 02-19-2007, 6:46 PM

Hi all, I am a noob to this place as well as street bikes. I am looking for some info on a good beginner bike that will last me, nothing crazy. Hope that i learn alot from this place. I have been wanting a street bike for years now. Hopefully you all can help me out.

A.F.T.C.T.T.G. · 02-19-2007, 7:37 PM

'Zup?!?!? Have you previously owned/operated motorcycles??? If not, sign up in an MSF(Motorcycle Safety Foundation) in your area. Most community colleges have it in there curriculum. It's worth the time and money spent.

hurricane249 · 02-19-2007, 11:01 PM

mojoagg954 · 02-19-2007, 11:43 PM

I started on an 02 F4i, I think if you have a little experience with motorcycles and you take the motorcycle safety course and you take your time with learning to ride a sport bike, its a great starter bike. Id still have the f4i if it hadnt been stolen.... but hey Im loving the 954 i got to replace it

jada64 · 02-20-2007, 12:35 PM

Yeah i am definitely gonna sign up for a M.S.F. course. It would be stupid not to. I have a 110cc bike, but thats it.

*sinfuldragon* · 02-20-2007, 12:48 PM

Sup.
I too have an 02 F4i that was my starter. Had no street bike time before getting it and very little time on dirt. Respect it and its a wonderful starter bike. It can go nice and easy to learn, then get low and mean when you are ready

nedro · 02-20-2007, 12:53 PM

What do you eventually want for a bike?
What type of riding do you think you will be doing?
Do you ride your bike when your friends are doing something else? (This one tells alot about a rider)
Are your friends the ones riding now? (This one also says alot about why you ride)
Do you dream about riding?
Does the dream include hot chicks? (This one determines if it's the ride or the bling)

*sinfuldragon* · 02-20-2007, 12:59 PM

I thought the hot chicks came standard with sports bikes....

nedro · 02-20-2007, 1:01 PM

They do, but I was more interested in his mind-set.

jada64 · 02-21-2007, 12:10 AM

What do you eventually want for a bike? not sure
What type of riding do you think you will be doing? around town, trips, maybe track
Do you ride your bike when your friends are doing something else? well yeah, my friends dont ride
Are your friends the ones riding now? nope, not one
Do you dream about riding? yea
Does the dream include hot chicks? nope, already gotta chicky (she hates bikes)

nedro · 02-21-2007, 10:48 AM

Wow, you have a chicky that hates bikes? I think you qualify as being a serious motorcycle guy.

If you want used, I'd look at getting a Honda Hawk or Suzuki SV650. Maybe you could pick up a used Honda 919.

If you really like the mobility of your 110 cc scoot, I'd stay with a smaller bike because you can throw them around pretty easily and they are lodes of fun for farting around.

If you are serious about taking trips, the 919 maight be the best choice as long as your brain keeps it mellow for the first few years.

jada64 · 02-21-2007, 11:00 AM

The ol lady is very unhappy about how i much i like bikes. I am gonna keep the 110cc for beating but i want to get serious so i want a nice bike, just nothing crazy. Whats a good year on those 919 bikes? And a good price for them?

*JeepinJeff* · 02-21-2007, 12:17 PM

I'd stay far away from the 919, 929, 954, etc for your first street bike.

I started on a Kaw EX500. That only lasted me 1 season as I quickly outgrew it. But, I had never ridden anything before so it was a good starter bike. I then bought a CBR600 which is about as big as I might recommend to you. The 600 is no slouch and you will have a ton of fun on it. It has more than enough horsepower to do anything you might want. Ride it for 2-3 seasons before thinking of migrating to something bigger.

nedro · 02-21-2007, 3:01 PM

Jeff, I know where you're going with this but c'mon, how old are the newest ex500s?
But I forgot Honda makes a 599.
I would not recommed a 600, F or RR. They are tame until the revs go up. Very disconserning for a newer rider.
I also do not like V-twin motors for newer riders because the of the engine pulses. To this day when I get on a twin, it rattles my eye balls, be it a SV-1000 or a RC-51.
I really think newer riders should choose an inline config. if they can.

Also, I recommended a 919 because of it's conventional seating possition. And because this guy doesn't ride with his friends. His passion and the fact that his buddies will not be sucking him into a turn he wouldn't be able to negotiate led me to believe he's not a, "stunna boy wannabe."

599's and 919's are on their fouth year of production (I think), so they are new technology and will not be antiquated to day he brings it home.

jada64 · 02-21-2007, 3:14 PM

I am definitely not a stunna boy wannabe. I want a bike big enough that i wont outgrow it quickly but wont kill myself on, so how about a 1000, just playing.

nedro · 02-21-2007, 4:41 PM

This might be a good choice.
http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=160

jhonda41 · 02-21-2007, 7:05 PM

welcome and good luck on your choice

everything said.... except the orange color on the 500 kawi...

-jh

steven0367 · 02-21-2007, 7:12 PM

Are you guys not limmited in motor size for learning ?? in Aus you are stuck with 250 cc max for your learners permit and the first year of your licence

jhonda41 · 02-21-2007, 7:29 PM

nope... out here its our god given american right to ride a Busa as your first motorcycle.........straight out of the dealership

-jh

steven0367 · 02-21-2007, 8:04 PM

is this the case in any other countries or are we the only place keeping the 250cc market alive?

nedro · 02-22-2007, 10:54 AM

Actually, you guys have it right. If we had more than 1 single choice of 250 (Kawi), I think it would be much more popular. And safer.

*sinfuldragon* · 02-22-2007, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhonda41

nope... out here its our god given american right to ride a Busa as your first motorcycle.........straight out of the dealership

-jh

and straight into a hard non moving object

*Quick 26* · 02-22-2007, 12:27 PM

hurricane249 · 02-22-2007, 1:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhonda41

nope... out here its our god given american right to ride a Busa as your first motorcycle.........straight out of the dealership...
-jh

...without a license and insurance.

jhonda41 · 02-22-2007, 5:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven0367

is this the case in any other countries or are we the only place keeping the 250cc market alive?

I wish they would send more 250 and 450 cc's as options over here.

****, we cant even get the mfg's to think we'd actually like supermoto!

Apparently there are so many of my countrymen buying these POS Harley's that there cant possibly be a market for these other bikes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinfuldragon

and straight into a hard non moving object

Quote:

Originally Posted by hurricane249

...without a license and insurance.

I stand corrected

..... twice!

steven0367 · 02-22-2007, 8:00 PM

By the way Jada64 one should Start slow,be SAFE, learn as you go, grow your skills then your Bike

jada64 · 02-23-2007, 1:16 AM

I am thinking about a 600, i like em a lot, i am definitely not gonna get a 919, i like my life. That would be a dangerous bike to learn on in my opinion. I know the 600's are tame until you get the revs up, but if (which i am) i take a MSF class, and just dont be a retard, then i should prolly be able to deal with it right?

*JeepinJeff* · 02-23-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jada64

I am thinking about a 600, i like em a lot, i am definitely not gonna get a 919, i like my life. That would be a dangerous bike to learn on in my opinion. I know the 600's are tame until you get the revs up, but if (which i am) i take a MSF class, and just dont be a retard, then i should prolly be able to deal with it right?

I honestly think that MOST people with a level head could easily start on a 600 but that's just my personal opinion.

when I started on the old ex500 many, many moons ago I grew tired of it fairly quickly. BUT that being said, it did teach me many things and I think I'm a better rider because of it. The EX500 was the first motorcycle I had ever been on. A roommate actually had to ride the thing home for me and then taught me how to ride in a high school parking lot.