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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: central Jersey
im also a new rider, 20 yr old.... i was looking for the same info you are now about 3 months ago lol...
in NJ you have to go to the dmv and take a written test for the motorcycle, if u pass u get a permit and have 90 days to take the road test with your own bike or take a motorcycle safty course, which is a weekend course where they teach u everything on one of their little 250cc bike
since i live at home with my rents, the deal with them was i could get a bike but i had to take the motorcycle safty course to get my endorsement. At first i was kinda madd i hadda pay and go threw the course, but in the end... it was DEFF worth the $250 for the course b/c they taught a lot of aspects of riding that i would not have known or learned if i didnt take the class..
Do yourself a favor and take the motorcycle class to get the endorsement
in NJ you have to go to the dmv and take a written test for the motorcycle, if u pass u get a permit and have 90 days to take the road test with your own bike or take a motorcycle safty course, which is a weekend course where they teach u everything on one of their little 250cc bike
since i live at home with my rents, the deal with them was i could get a bike but i had to take the motorcycle safty course to get my endorsement. At first i was kinda madd i hadda pay and go threw the course, but in the end... it was DEFF worth the $250 for the course b/c they taught a lot of aspects of riding that i would not have known or learned if i didnt take the class..
Do yourself a favor and take the motorcycle class to get the endorsement
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6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
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I've looked into it and the Community College near me offers a $25 MSF course where they'll waive the 3rd party road test for my endorsement.
All I have to do is take the MSF course and the written exam at the Secretary of State. Thanks for all the advice... unfortunately since winter is literally around the corner, looks like I can't get my endorsement until spring :-(
All I have to do is take the MSF course and the written exam at the Secretary of State. Thanks for all the advice... unfortunately since winter is literally around the corner, looks like I can't get my endorsement until spring :-(
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From: St. Cloud Minnesota
Hi and Welcome to the Forum from St. Cloud Minnesota. First take the MSF course that will help you get your endorcement. Then the type of bike you get will depend upon your riding style do you want to cruise around town or take the long trips. The best advice is that when the HD Dealership in your area has a demo go for it.
You will meet a lot of interesting characters on this forum.
Most important is to .. Ride Safe and Enjoy the Ride
Remember it is not the years; it is the miles
You will meet a lot of interesting characters on this forum.
Most important is to .. Ride Safe and Enjoy the Ride
Remember it is not the years; it is the miles
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From: Raleigh NC
Hi All,
I'm new to Harley's, motorcycles, riding, the culture period. I'm a 21 year old College student soon to be graduating. I live in Michigan and I'm trying to figure out how to get my endorsement, from there, I'd like to buy a Harley, something sporty and mean looking I looked at the HD site and really liked the Dyna Fat Bob, unfortunately I can't come up with anywhere near 15k...
Now to my questions, can someone please tell me what I should look for (good and bad) in a bike (I.E. mileage, tires, oil, price, etc...). Also can someone tell me how to get my endorsement or rather the best way to learn to ride. Where to look for a used bike, and anything else that might be helpful to a new rider/ future harley owner.
Thanks,
Curtiplas
I'm new to Harley's, motorcycles, riding, the culture period. I'm a 21 year old College student soon to be graduating. I live in Michigan and I'm trying to figure out how to get my endorsement, from there, I'd like to buy a Harley, something sporty and mean looking I looked at the HD site and really liked the Dyna Fat Bob, unfortunately I can't come up with anywhere near 15k...
Now to my questions, can someone please tell me what I should look for (good and bad) in a bike (I.E. mileage, tires, oil, price, etc...). Also can someone tell me how to get my endorsement or rather the best way to learn to ride. Where to look for a used bike, and anything else that might be helpful to a new rider/ future harley owner.
Thanks,
Curtiplas
As a young starving college (soon to be) grad, with an entry level position (assuming you find one in Michagan) and a student loan to pay off. Don't over look the used metric bikes. they're good, dependable, and will have you out riding.
Take the class FIRST.... you'd be surprised at how many people buy a bike, and THEN decide riding isn't for them.
Another benefit to buying used metrics, is, IF you do take to riding, there are all different TYPES of riding, once you're riding, and deciding which type suits YOU, you can then look for a late model bike that suits your style.
Once you start riding, you'll soon become friends with other riders. You can tap the thoughts of those around you, and some of them might even know of a "hidden gem" parked in a garage nearby
welcome, from Raleigh
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6th Gear
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Yeah I agree, with you all on purchasing the bike afterwards, just want to know what to look for in a used bike so I can start searching now and be more knowledgeable come time to purchase one.
I'm thankfully lucky enough to have a loan via Mom & Dad, and can pay it off at my convenience with no interest...
I'm thankfully lucky enough to have a loan via Mom & Dad, and can pay it off at my convenience with no interest...