New Biker

mustang_sa · 02-27-2007, 4:45 PM

What's up everybody?? i'm kind new to this world, and i wanted to learn more about bikes so i can get me one soon

*sinfuldragon* · 02-27-2007, 4:54 PM

Welcome, ever rode before?

jhonda41 · 02-27-2007, 5:09 PM

welcome to the crazy house.

So do you have a Honda or not?

any riding experience at all?

-jh

mustang_sa · 02-28-2007, 2:31 AM

Howdy all,
Actually, i don't know that much about bikes, and know i'm looking to enroll in a driving school.
I don't have a bike yet, but one of my freind told me that i should go with a smaller bike, like 500 or 600 cc,, what do you think?

HondaGalToo · 02-28-2007, 11:47 AM

Definitely start with something smaller, as you'll learn the necessary skills more quickly and become more proficient sooner. Some folks start on liter bikes, but my personal opinion is that more time and focus is spent trying to control the throttle and the "oh ****" moments rather than focusing on proper techniques such as counter-steering, braking, cornering, etc.

Good bikes to start on (assuming you want something more sporty, not a cruiser) would be: Ninja 500 (or even the 250), Suzuki GS500, Suzuki SV650.

A.F.T.C.T.T.G. · 02-28-2007, 12:41 PM

Take an MSF class, start with small bike(no more than 500cc), and find an experienced riding partner that rides with some common sense.

mustang_sa · 03-07-2007, 12:49 PM

What's up guys? thanks for your replys. I found this bike, and i want you opinion about. Should i get it or no?
Its a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. GENERAL INFORMATIONPrice$1,999.00ColorBlackDisplacement250 ccMiles/Hours 4510
and here is a linke for it:
Kawasaki 2001 Ninja 250R

*Quick 26* · 03-07-2007, 12:54 PM

msf class is a must, especially if you have not been on a bike before. as far as size, i am staying out of that one.

slickwill · 03-07-2007, 12:56 PM

Those pics make it look like those are replacement plastics on the bike. My bro in law paid $3K for a zero mile '06 Ninja 250R so to me $2k for an '01 that looks like it might have gone down seems pretty high but I haven't researched them enough to say any more than that. He loves his bike though and it has turned into a great beginner bike for him.

tuffy6969 · 03-07-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang_sa

Howdy all,
Actually, i don't know that much about bikes, and know i'm looking to enroll in a driving school.
I don't have a bike yet, but one of my freind told me that i should go with a smaller bike, like 500 or 600 cc,, what do you think?

Sorry dude - a 600CC bike is by no means small. I would start with a 250 or something.

BTW - welcome.

f1_hurricane · 03-08-2007, 12:31 AM

amen i started on a 600 and if it wasnt for riding dirtbikes my whole life up until the point i bought the 600..i would have been scraped up off the pavement. the 250 ninja is a blast to ride. my buddy had one and loved it. It's really flickable and really enjoyable

mustang_sa · 03-08-2007, 1:10 AM

Thanks for the common,
What about the price, do you think its ok? cheap? or over?

A.F.T.C.T.T.G. · 03-08-2007, 6:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mustang_sa

Thanks for the common,
What about the price, do you think its ok? cheap? or over?

The KBB retail is $2005. As long as the bike hasn't been laid down or mechanically abused, I'd say $1999 is fair. Take someone with you with legitimate mechanical knowlege of motorcycles to test ride(if allowable) and look over the machine before you buy. Many happy miles to ya!!!