First cycle
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RE: First cycle
Take the MSF or other comparable riding course and you will be able to form a better idea of what kind and size of bike you wantto start out on. It's usually a good idea to buy an older, used reasonably small bike to start on as it would be a shame to drop a brand new bike and if you're like the majority of beginners you will drop your bike, more than once. During this period of getting over the newbie status you again will have opportunities to gain more knowledge about bikes and you'll be able to form a better idea of what you want your next bike to be.
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RE: First cycle
ORIGINAL: mnhunter
So something like a used Sporty for learning would be good you think?
So something like a used Sporty for learning would be good you think?
One thing for sure is that no matter what you buy for a beginner bike itwill not last you long. Probably within 6 months you will have the experience, confidence and knowledge to know better what you want your "real" bike to be and you will be buying it and selling your beginner.
Good luck. It's a neat adventure.
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RE: First cycle
# 1...take a bike course...
#2....go out and look around at all the bikes that are out there..
#3....in your mind at least for now decide what you want to do riding wise....
Make sure what type of riding you really had in your mind you wanted to do....(IE) mega highway
cruising or more city riding...Once you have an idea of what you are after, making a decision will be
easier...You may find that over the next few years you do a bike change as your riding abilities improve.
Good luck and we look forward to hearing how things are coming along....
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#2....go out and look around at all the bikes that are out there..
#3....in your mind at least for now decide what you want to do riding wise....
Make sure what type of riding you really had in your mind you wanted to do....(IE) mega highway
cruising or more city riding...Once you have an idea of what you are after, making a decision will be
easier...You may find that over the next few years you do a bike change as your riding abilities improve.
Good luck and we look forward to hearing how things are coming along....
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RE: First cycle
Like has been said, first and foremost, take the MSF course. As far as bikes are concerned, I'd always suggest a new rider get an inexpensive metric until they know what kind of riding they will enjoy. It makes a lot of difference in what bike you ultimately get. Good metrics include a Suzuki Savage or Intruder. Both will go highway speeds but are very manuverable for a new rider.
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RE: First cycle
ORIGINAL: mnhunter
Any advice would be great
Never had a motorcycle before but I will be getting one - I want something that I will be able to handle with out any problems - any suggestions?
Any advice would be great
Never had a motorcycle before but I will be getting one - I want something that I will be able to handle with out any problems - any suggestions?
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RE: First cycle
ORIGINAL: mnhunter
Any advice would be great
Never had a motorcycle before but I will be getting one - I want something that I will be able to handle with out any problems - any suggestions?
Any advice would be great
Never had a motorcycle before but I will be getting one - I want something that I will be able to handle with out any problems - any suggestions?