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 Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle  [Re: pwnasaurus]
#18328635 - 05/27/13 03:21 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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You might want more than 250, then. I'd still stick with the =<600cc for the first bike.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: pwnasaurus]
#18328725 - 05/27/13 03:39 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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I do plan on riding my bike on the highway to commute about 45-60min every once in a while, even a 200km drive here and there.
Seriously, take my advice and hit up a couple dealerships, test drive some different sizes. Your don't have to buy from a dealership but it would be nice to know what size you want. Maybe a 400cc? Crotch rockets aren't very comfortable to ride long distances either, but riding for an hour or two should be alright.
I agree you should get something smaller than a 600, probably less than a 500 since you haven't much experience.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: ganjfather]
#18328737 - 05/27/13 03:42 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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Awesome thanks for the advice guys. I don't even have my learner's permit yet though, and I don't know if a dealership will let me test out a bike with only my learner's.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: pwnasaurus]
#18329084 - 05/27/13 04:34 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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Awesome thanks for the advice guys. I don't even have my learner's permit yet though, and I don't know if a dealership will let me test out a bike with only my learner's.
Probably not. Not sure how canada works, but here in WA state you gotta have a drivers license, motorcycle endorsement as well as credit card before you can test drive em. Gotta give them a credit card in case you crash lol.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: ganjfather]
#18329176 - 05/27/13 04:56 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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What was that other thread with all the incredibly beautiful bikes in it? If someone could find it that would be great.
Also, what would you guys actually recommend in terms of brands? I know some people said Kawasaki for a Ninja, but what besides that?
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: The Vapor]
#18329395 - 05/27/13 05:44 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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What was that other thread with all the incredibly beautiful bikes in it? If someone could find it that would be great.
Also, what would you guys actually recommend in terms of brands? I know some people said Kawasaki for a Ninja, but what besides that?
I like ducacti monsters quite a bit. Not too big a fan of the other ducatis but the monsters are dope. This is what I got:
Some people complain they are overpriced, but ride one and you'll see why.
I like some of the BMWs. If you like crotch rockets, the yamaha r6 is a pretty sweet bike.
I'm also a pretty big fan of the KTM Dukes, the super duke is pretty sweet too, but it's got A TON of power.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: ganjfather]
#18329648 - 05/27/13 06:36 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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get a zx10r.
My 05 model cost me $5k
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: indica]
#18329660 - 05/27/13 06:39 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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Here's a video by an opinionated motorcyclist talking about getting your first bike. I think he makes some solid points to take into consideration.
Edited by brokentv (05/27/13 06:40 PM)
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: brokentv]
#18329695 - 05/27/13 06:48 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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your first bike should always be more than at least 1200cc, no exceptions. if you don't have more than 1200cc's you are not getting optimum learning curves in your gigabytes
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: indica]
#18330172 - 05/27/13 08:40 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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your first bike should always be more than at least 1200cc, no exceptions. if you don't have more than 1200cc's you are not getting optimum learning curves in your gigabytes
QTF
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: indica]
#18330277 - 05/27/13 08:59 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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your first bike should always be more than at least 1200cc, no exceptions. if you don't have more than 1200cc's you are not getting optimum learning curves in your gigabytes
Why so he can dump it first time out?  Op find a buddy with a spare 250 dirt bike and ride with him a few times the acceleration of a dirt bike is similar to a crotch rocket.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: r00tuuu123]
#18330292 - 05/27/13 09:01 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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no so he can learn better and faster
faster motorbike = faster learning experience. proven fact
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: indica]
#18330324 - 05/27/13 09:06 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm not looking to die. I'm not too crazy, but I think would be fun, and it's waaaay cheaper than having a car and can do most of the things I would need to do with a car. A 250 can go 140-160km/h - that's well over the speed limit, do I really need a bike faster than that as my first bike?
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: r00tuuu123]
#18330595 - 05/27/13 09:49 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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your first bike should always be more than at least 1200cc, no exceptions. if you don't have more than 1200cc's you are not getting optimum learning curves in your gigabytes
Why so he can dump it first time out? Op find a buddy with a spare 250 dirt bike and ride with him a few times the acceleration of a dirt bike is similar to a crotch rocket.
I'm pretty sure that was irony. Why don't Americans get irony any more? They used to be so good at it.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: ganjfather]
#18330674 - 05/27/13 10:05 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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People who get bored with their first bike because it's "not fast enough" or "not powerful enough" just plain haven't learned to ride and they want a bigger engine to compensate for their lack of experience.
Lol that is such and ignorant statement. You just sound like a scared rider who can't ride the highway and is afraid of getting his bike up past 100mph.
I've got an 800 now, and it is awesome. It's a bike that gives me all the power I want, with a little to spare.
@OP, yes a 250 would be fine for just city riding so long as you aren't too big of a dude. If you don't plan on going too fast, or hitting the highway, then a 250 will be fun to start on.
I forget that a lot of people get scared on the highway, and TBH you should be pretty confident with your riding before getting too crazy. I lost a pretty good buddy last summer because he was inexperienced and got too much of a thrill from having 600ccs to throw around.
I'd still recommend test riding a few bikes out first. And a word of advice, if you do get that need for speed, keep it out of the city. Every rider I've known who has died, it was because they were hitting 90+mph speeds in the cities. The only place I go fast is on the highway.
Damn right I'm scared to take my bike over 100mph. One little mistake and *splat*.. Something I would advise any beginner is not to succumb to peer pressure to ride faster than they know they can cope with. You must be in full control of the motorcycle at all times and able to respond to an unexpected hazard. Some people can, they've got the experience and skill to handle a high performance bike on the road at high speeds. I am not one of those people.
I agree with some of your points but almost any beginner who thinks he or she has "outgrown" a 250 in two weeks is kidding theirselves.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: Brand X]
#18331063 - 05/27/13 11:10 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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Yeah a 250 definitely seems reasonable, and I can get one for $2500-3500 which is not bad at all.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: pwnasaurus]
#18331267 - 05/28/13 12:01 AM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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If you don't have any experience i would wait on a sport bike, and go with a enduro. They are great to learn on. They don't have the 'cool factor' a sport bike has, but for a fraction of the cost of a sport bike you can not only get a great learner but if you find out that motorcycles aren't your thing you wont be out a lot of cash. Also if you live in a part of the world that rains a lot take that into consideration unless you get rain gear. Riding in the rain, and or cold sucks balls unless you have the right clothes. I grew up riding in southern California, and moved to the east coast. It rains 3-4 days a week in the summer, and gets cold and snowy for what seems like half the year. So if you are going to use it to commute you may want to re-think your strategy unless you live in an area with great weather.
That is just my .02 cents.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: Friendship7]
#18332315 - 05/28/13 08:05 AM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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I just quickly Google'd Enduro and it looks like a dirt bike. A Ninja/CBR 250 will cost me under $3000, that really not so bad.
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We get pretty good summers here, so that's not an issue. It's only really cold and snowy for 3-4 months a year.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: pwnasaurus]
#18332384 - 05/28/13 08:37 AM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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That Ducati monster is fucking sick! If I had some play money I'd buy one of those right now.
I know you don't want to hear it, but be careful out there dude! A few of my best friends have passed on them, and it wasn't their driving that cause it.
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Re: I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle [Re: toader123]
#18333866 - 05/28/13 03:43 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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toader123 said:
That Ducati monster is fucking sick! If I had some play money I'd buy one of those right now.
I know you don't want to hear it, but be careful out there dude! A few of my best friends have passed on them, and it wasn't their driving that cause it.
ALL Ducatis' look awesome! And sound even better.
As far as the enduro, its basically a dirt bike made for the street. Better traction in the rain, and a lot more control in traffic.
Toader came up with a great point of how a lot of people die on motorcycles. Sometimes it is their own fault by pushing themselves a little too hard, but a lot of times it is the stupid inattentive drivers out there. My best friend from high school went through a green light following the speed limit when someone accidentally ran a red light. Just like that my best friend Tom Rossi was gone.
With that being said, the feeling of being on a motorcycle with no place to go, and no time to be there on a back road with a nice view is the best feeling in the world.
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