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originally posted in:The Garage
4/10/2014 10:27:30 PM
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Thinking about getting a motorcycle....
So lately I've been thinking I want a motorcycle. However I have no knowledge of motorcycle. What would be a good first bike, also what's the best way to learn to ride one? I really want a Honda CBR like the one in the pic but I know that's too much and is just a death wish.
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1 ReplyHey. I have a feeling that you will crash at high speeds. When falling off your bike, let loose. Don't brace yourself. That's how you will break your bones. Their so tense that when impact hits, they'll snap. As I was saying; just let your body move. May be a little blood, but that's [u]a lot[/u] better than broken bones and not being able to walk again.
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2 RepliesI love mine
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Get a nice dirt bike to start off, then build up to a death machine.
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Do it it's cool. They're not as dangerous as people make them out to be. Get a ninja, easy beginner bikes.
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1 ReplyI work at Harley-Davidson. Get a Harley-Davidson.
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3 RepliesGet a Ducati My dad bought my uncle's 2002 model and it's incredible. The stock exhausts on his sounded terrible but bought new ones and it sounds badass. Some tattooed Harley guy pulled up alongside my dad and really liked it; that says something
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Honda makes good, reliable motorcycles. As for CC, don't get crazy with it. Nothing higher than 750cc, and that might be pushing it if you have 0 experience.
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2 RepliesEdited by MoReCoWbELLx2x1: 4/11/2014 1:44:42 AMIf it's your first bike, look at a Kawasaki ninja 500 or 250.
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Ninja 300. That's gonna be my first bike and I've dine hours of googling on it. Awesome starter bike and good looking :).
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I'm wanting a bike too. I'm going for the suzuki v Strom 650. The best way to learn is to take a bike class which is required in most states.
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3 RepliesI can't recommend a bike, but I'm going to strongly stress that you get the proper riding gear for your safety.
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Op I'm right there with you. I want one as well lol.
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9 RepliesHarley Davidson. I love their motorcycles.
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15 RepliesEdited by K1lLL ST3AL: 4/11/2014 12:00:12 AMFinally, you make a motorcycle thread. Just say "-blam!- It" and get a KTM 1290 Super Duke R with the Akropovic exhuast from KTM Powerparts. 186 Kilograms and 192 Horsepower(a massive number for a motorcycle in general, 165 hp) means you got a 1:1 power to weight ratio. Meaning there's not a production car or motorcycle on the planet that can touch you. But if you're just starting out, Supermoto or Dual Sport. KTM is in my opinion, the best motorcycle manufacturer. Period. And what ever you do, do not get a KLR650 or a Harley Davidson.
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3 RepliesNope, you have to buy a Porsche.
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They are great for weaving in between old ass lady like drivers (aka pussies) and get good gas mileage.
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4 RepliesHonda cbr230m. My buddy just bought one and it's a lot of fun. Tops out around 75. Good handling and super easy to ride. I used to do motoX and this was cake to hop on and take for a spin for me. Make sure you keep a car though. Biking in the rain blows.
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1 ReplyWhy when you can ride me instead?
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If I were to get a bike, I would want it to be a nice classic Harley. Since the newer ones are utter shit based off of what I am hearing. Probably would get an old WW2 bike or something similar to it. Of course with a bit more of a modern touch.
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Get one of these. If you've had experience before hand of riding dirt bikes and such, a CBR600 wouldn't be too unreasonable, but I wouldn't get it for a first bike unless you get a really good deal. Get a Dual Sport, AKA street legal dirt bike. Cheaper, easier to maintain, and can go just about anywhere. Gets very good MPG too.
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Edited by DAS B00T x2: 4/10/2014 11:23:18 PMFirst off, find a place near you that does the MSF basic rider course. It's the easiest but most informative way to get your M license (may vary by state). Bikes are provided, most likely some little 125 or 250 that weighs less than you and at the end of the course you have a full license. I don't recommend starting out on a sports bike. 600's are quick enough to easily kill inexperienced riders who start to feel too comfortable too quick, and something like a 250 Katana won't keep you interested for six months. Now, this is just my personal opinion, but I would never pay too much for a first bike either. Lower displacement (think under 700cc) 80's and 90's cruisers are a dime a dozen and if they're in decent shape then they make great first bikes. They're not heavy like a Harley, not too powerful for beginners, and not something to cry over if you happen to lay it down. Only problem with going too old for a bike is that you have to order any and all parts you may eventually need online or find someone who's parting out a similar bike on Craigslist or something. Man, I'm getting lazy about catching typos...
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4 RepliesWhat's your budget?
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1 ReplyIts only a deathwish if you swerve in and out of traffic like some assholes that drive bikes. I too would like to drive a motorcycle just to see how it feels like.
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Edited by DEZARATH: 4/10/2014 10:54:27 PMGet a one with four wheels. Less chance of skin being peeled off by the asphalt.
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2 RepliesI saw a moron on a sports bike going over the speed limit on my road , it has a lot of blind spots and pot holes so.... Don't be that moron.
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Don't go over 250cc for your first.
