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General Discussion => Essentially Flyertalk => Topic started by: J on April 26, 2012, 03:47:51 PM
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I'm thinking about getting my first one soon. I don't know anything about motorcycles, other than they are dangerous (thanks mom). Any experienced riders on here want to give me some beginner tips on what to get, how to ride, what to do, etc. tips? I know I have to get a special license or whatever and plan on doing that this summer.
My main question is what is a good beginner type of bike?
tia
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Vespa scooters are great for beginners.
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Get something with a side car
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I have ridden probably 7,000 miles on my Yamaha Vino and it is incredible. Just a real feeling of freedom. :thumbs:
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Get something with a side car
OMG how hipster would that be?? I would be the talk of the town...
"Hello ladies...this sidecar isn't going to fill itself, you know :gocho:"
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I have ridden probably 7,000 miles on my Yamaha Vino and it is incredible. Just a real feeling of freedom. :thumbs:
This is what I'm hoping for. Plus gas and junk.
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Unless you live in a congested urban environment a motorcycle seems pretty stupid
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Unless you live in a congested urban environment a motorcycle seems pretty stupid
There are other benefits sd. I work like almost 10 miles out of town and pay about $50 a week on gas.
Plus, I just want one for impractical purposes.
(p.s., who rides motorcycles on a crowded NY street? seems like a death sentence)
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I almost bought this one three years ago.
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I ended up getting a Genuine Buddy. It was fun. I wrecked it and broke my collar bone and would have probably died if I didn't have a full face helmet on. go cats.
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I'm thinking about getting my first one soon. I don't know anything about motorcycles, other than they are dangerous (thanks mom). Any experienced riders on here want to give me some beginner tips on what to get, how to ride, what to do, etc. tips? I know I have to get a special license or whatever and plan on doing that this summer.
My main question is what is a good beginner type of bike?
tia
I got my bike last summer. 07 suzuki gs500. For a beginner bike, that would depend on what type of riding you want to do. Do you want a sport bike that is the most impractical, and get laid by tons of models? Or do you want a cruiser which is more comfortable for longer rides and get laid by worn down strippers and late 30's early 40's something single moms and eventually pay money to ride in Harley day at BSFS when you are 60?
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I'm thinking about getting my first one soon. I don't know anything about motorcycles, other than they are dangerous (thanks mom). Any experienced riders on here want to give me some beginner tips on what to get, how to ride, what to do, etc. tips? I know I have to get a special license or whatever and plan on doing that this summer.
My main question is what is a good beginner type of bike?
tia
I got my bike last summer. 07 suzuki gs500. For a beginner bike, that would depend on what type of riding you want to do. Do you want a sport bike that is the most impractical, and get laid by tons of models? Or do you want a cruiser which is more comfortable for longer rides and get laid by worn down strippers and late 30's early 40's something single moms and eventually pay money to ride in Harley day at BSFS when you are 60?
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Man, that's a tough choice...
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bike/car nerds might be the worst.
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bike/car nerds might be the worst.
Good thing there are no bike nerds in this thread, yet.
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I've never understood the appeal of motorcycles. guess I just don't like the idea of dying or being paralyzed. 2 of my best friends are motorcycles geeks. they trailered their bikes down to arizona and rode them up through LA and san francisco and back to arizona. they talk about it a lot. sounds miserable to me.
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I've never understood the appeal of motorcycles. guess I just don't like the idea of dying or being paralyzed. 2 of my best friends are motorcycles geeks. they trailered their bikes down to arizona and rode them up through LA and san francisco and back to arizona. they talk about it a lot. sounds miserable to me.
There are a lot of things that can kill you. Motorcycles are fun. Also, chicks dig motorcycles.
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The kind of chicks who dig motorcycles likely have an std or a kid.
And I've owned a few motorcycles
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The kind of chicks who dig motorcycles likely have an std or a kid.
And I've owned a few motorcycles
I already posted which kinds of motorcycles will attract those kinds of girls. Thanks, LukeSOC.
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The kind of chicks who dig motorcycles likely have an std or a kid.
And I've owned a few motorcycles
I bet side car gals are nice, clean, fun and only slightly less easy than the girls that dig reg bikes
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The newer Kawasaki Ninja 250's are an excellent beginner bike. Plus they look cool, are cheap, and get excellent gas mileage.
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I'm thinking about getting my first one soon. I don't know anything about motorcycles, other than they are dangerous (thanks mom). Any experienced riders on here want to give me some beginner tips on what to get, how to ride, what to do, etc. tips? I know I have to get a special license or whatever and plan on doing that this summer.
My main question is what is a good beginner type of bike?
tia
Have you never ridden any kind of motorcycle at all? If so, I would suggest an old dual sport dirt bike. Learning what happens when you lock up a wheel is a lot easier on the body and wallet in the dirt than pavement.
Also, go here http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx (http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx) and find a course near you that provides bikes, it can't be beat for someone with little riding experience.
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First, I recommend taking a motorcycle riding class. You get your license when you complete the course and it's very informative. Make sure you have all the recommended riding gear. Depending on what type of bike (sport/cruiser/cafe) you are looking for, you will want to try out a few different ones. Find one comfortable for you. Also, I recommend starting out with a more timid engine, but don't be afraid of the bigger bikes as well. If that's what is most comfortable to you and it's what you are wanting, go for it. I started out on a Honda CBR1000, you just have to get used the bike and it's power.
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Vespa scooters are great for beginners.
My buddy goes to Wash U in STL, had his vespa stolen 2 weeks ago. It was locked up but the guys just lifted it up and put it in the back of a pickup.
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Not ITK has to be a parody name, right. I mean, that post seemed pretty ITK.
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get an electric motorcycle and save the planet.
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get an electric motorcycle and save the planet.
No. Why would anyone do that? This is America ya hippie.
USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
I'll probably get one of those huge rough ridin' Harleys and take the mufflers and the carburetor off and ride around on Harley day in a cloud of smoke while deafening people and staring you down just to spite this post.
(p.s. what do you look like?)
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get an electric motorcycle and save the planet.
No. Why would anyone do that? This is America ya hippie.
USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
I'll probably get one of those huge rough ridin' Harleys and take the mufflers and the carburetor off and ride around on Harley day in a cloud of smoke while deafening people and staring you down just to spite this post.
(p.s. what do you look like?)
Amen ... Buy a Harley or Indian and stop giving a eff what people think.
All of the electric scooter, mower and Prius owners can go eff a watermelon. America is a much better place when we are burning the crap out of dead dinosaurs.
When I change the oil in anything, I use the waste oil as weed killer in fence rows just to piss off Al Gore and his rough ridin' Eco-Nazis.
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get an electric motorcycle and save the planet.
No. Why would anyone do that? This is America ya hippie.
USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA
I'll probably get one of those huge rough ridin' Harleys and take the mufflers and the carburetor off and ride around on Harley day in a cloud of smoke while deafening people and staring you down just to spite this post.
(p.s. what do you look like?)
I don't think you're going to make very far without a carb bub. What evs :cheers:
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Amen ... Buy a Harley or Indian and stop giving a eff what people think.
Because nothing says "I don't care about my image" like buying a Harley. :lol:
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Amen ... Buy a Harley or Indian and stop giving a eff what people think.
Because nothing says "I don't care about my image" like buying a Harley. :lol:
Lol at the thought of buying a harley to improve your image.
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Amen ... Buy a Harley or Indian and stop giving a eff what people think.
Because nothing says "I don't care about my image" like buying a Harley. :lol:
Lol at the thought of buying a harley to improve your image.
:facepalm:
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Amen ... Buy a Harley or Indian and stop giving a eff what people think.
Because nothing says "I don't care about my image" like buying a Harley. :lol:
Lol at the thought of buying a harley to improve your image.
:facepalm:
:grin:
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Amen ... Buy a Harley or Indian and stop giving a eff what people think.
Because nothing says "I don't care about my image" like buying a Harley. :lol:
Lol at the thought of buying a harley to improve your image.
:facepalm:
:grin:
:dubious:
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Something to consider before buying a motorcycle.
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/04/30/calif-man-sues-bmw-for-persistent-erection/ (http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/04/30/calif-man-sues-bmw-for-persistent-erection/)
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I have an SV650 back home in OP and love it. We have a very tortured relationship.
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Has anyone here driven one of these? Do motorcycle people make fun of these?
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Has anyone here driven one of these? Do motorcycle people make fun of these?
I'm sure they do, but I think normal people make fun of motorcycle people enough to balance it out.
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Has anyone here driven one of these? Do motorcycle people make fun of these?
I'm sure they do, but I think normal people make fun of motorcycle people enough to balance it out.
which makes me wonder what type of people by these things
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Has anyone here driven one of these? Do motorcycle people make fun of these?
I'm sure they do, but I think normal people make fun of motorcycle people enough to balance it out.
which makes me wonder what type of people by these things
Have you ever seen one on the road? I haven't. I'm not sure anybody actually buys them.
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I have seen a handful on the road but have yet to come across somebody arriving/about to leave in a parking lot so I can ask what it is like to ride one.
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Has anyone here driven one of these? Do motorcycle people make fun of these?
I'm sure they do, but I think normal people make fun of motorcycle people enough to balance it out.
which makes me wonder what type of people by these things
Have you ever seen one on the road? I haven't. I'm not sure anybody actually buys them.
I see them pretty often now.
If I got a bike, this is what I would want. Looks like it would be the best bike to text/tweet on and still be able to drive. :dunno:
I like the idea of not having to pay as much attention.
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people who want a vehicle that handles like a car but still crave the risk of dying like on a motorcycle.
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people who want a vehicle that handles like a car but still crave the risk of dying like on a motorcycle.
yeah, it appears to combine a lot of the negatives of the two types of vehicles with only a few of the positives
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people who want a vehicle that handles like a car but still crave the risk of dying like on a motorcycle.
yeah, it appears to combine a lot of the negatives of the two types of vehicles with only a few of the positives
pros
- People with poor balance don't have to worry about falling over.
- Great gas mileage.
- Probably makes you feel like you are going really fast.
cons
- It's not any safer than riding a motorcycle.
- It doesn't look like it handles as well as a motorcycle.
- You can't have thin skin because biker dorks will make fun of you.
- You will still need to own a car if you don't like the idea of freezing your balls off in the winter or getting soaked whenever it rains.
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Has anyone here driven one of these? Do motorcycle people make fun of these?
if someone said, "hey, ok_cat, you have to be a stupid jackass hillbilly and buy a motorcycle" then I'd buy this thing.
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I occasionally get really amped about wanting a motorcycle then read a story or hear an anecdote of injury and death and puss out instantly. This probably happens 2 or 3 times a year
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I occasionally get really amped about wanting a motorcycle then read a story or hear an anecdote of injury and death and puss out instantly. This probably happens 2 or 3 times a year
The don't call them "donorcycles" for nothing.
Pros outweigh the cons, though. Literally, all you have to say to a 10/10 supermodel is, "Look baby girl, I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle...". Before you finish your sentence, she cuts you off and is already naked. Instant game, fellas.
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I occasionally get really amped about wanting a motorcycle then read a story or hear an anecdote of injury and death and puss out instantly. This probably happens 2 or 3 times a year
The don't call them "donorcycles" for nothing.
Pros outweigh the cons, though. Literally, all you have to say to a 10/10 supermodel is, "Look baby girl, I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle...". Before you finish your sentence, she cuts you off and is already naked. Instant game, fellas.
If that's true, then why do you need to buy one?
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I occasionally get really amped about wanting a motorcycle then read a story or hear an anecdote of injury and death and puss out instantly. This probably happens 2 or 3 times a year
The don't call them "donorcycles" for nothing.
Pros outweigh the cons, though. Literally, all you have to say to a 10/10 supermodel is, "Look baby girl, I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle...". Before you finish your sentence, she cuts you off and is already naked. Instant game, fellas.
If that's true, then why do you need to buy one?
J done blew his own mind. You don't see that everyday, take note.
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Ive only seen fat, older people on those 3 wheeled ones fwiw
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Ive only seen fat, older people on those 3 wheeled ones fwiw
The ones I have seen are about 50% split btwn fat/old and normal not old. I imagine it has a lot to do with where you are seeing them.
Also, a large majority of the street bikes I see are in the same fat/old crowd. :dunno:
I think before anyone buys a bike they should consider what they look like from the next car over's perspective. I mean, a bike could be for men what pants that make a woman's ass look big are to women.
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people who want a vehicle that handles like a car but still crave the risk of dying like on a motorcycle.
yeah, it appears to combine a lot of the negatives of the two types of vehicles with only a few of the positives
pros
- People with poor balance don't have to worry about falling over.
- Great gas mileage.
- Probably makes you feel like you are going really fast.
cons
- It's not any safer than riding a motorcycle.
- It doesn't look like it handles as well as a motorcycle.
- You can't have thin skin because biker dorks will make fun of you.
- You will still need to own a car if you don't like the idea of freezing your balls off in the winter or getting soaked whenever it rains.
that's a pretty good list but is missing two of the bigger cons, no lane splitting and reduced parking advantage
- It's not any safer than riding a motorcycle.
to me, this is the biggest one. I assume most people who buy them have little to no riding experience and will not wear as much gear as they would on a normal motorcycle. Same goes with scooters, it is remarkable that Pete was wearing a full face helmet on his, most scooter riders go with sunglasses and flip-flops.
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do none of you downgrades watch eastbound and down?
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The first choice is what type of bike you want and go from there. Take the msf regardless of choice.