So I've decided to start saving and surpass the cost of turntables (since I'll never be as awesome and great and SUPARRR like Tiesto!1!!!!1) and get a motorcycle for some summer night fun. I know a couple of you have them, so I was hoping you could give me any advice into buying, brands (I like the looks of Yamahas), insurance costs... just the works.

edit: I'm also wanting to keep the price (MSRP) around 7k.

Last edited by guster on Jan-12-2005 at 11:14

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Originally posted by guster So I've decided to start saving and surpass the cost of turntables (since I'll never be as awesome and great and SUPARRR like Tiesto!1!!!!1) and get a motorcycle for some summer night fun. I know a couple of you have them, so I was hoping you could give me any advice into buying, brands (I like the looks of Yamahas), insurance costs... just the works. edit: I'm also wanting to keep the price (MSRP) around 7k.

Is it a superbike you want or something smaller?

I want a sport bike. I really like the Yamaha YZF-R6.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/product...aha_yzf-r6.aspx

You want an R6 for your first bike? Uhm, not only would you kill yourself, but it's illegal. I think you'll have to start out with a shitty 125 or a 250, unless of course you've been riding motorbikes for a few years and have a 600cc+ license

Yeah.. i dont even recommend u having a go at bikes with more than 250cc. Its expensive and isnt that practical, even if you've been riding for years.

But then again, i'm not a big fan of bikes..

Heya,

Heres some tips:

1) Take the MSF course! Great learning experience, 15% off insurance, and if you drop the bikes it doesn't matter because they aren't yours.

2) Do not buy a brand new bike for a first bike. You WILL drop it...and its a lot easier to deal with dropping a used bike than a brand new one.

3) Dont forget your gear. This can run ya in upwards of an extra 1000 dollars so add that into the cost of the bike. Helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, boots...adds up quick

4)Take it easy at first, stick to a parking lot and gradually explore when youre comfortable. Stay away with riding with other people for a while...usually that tends to push people past there limits when trying to keep up with the pack.

5) Personally, If you like the look of Yamahas, Id recommend you check out 90's FZR's. Full fairing bikes, light and nimble. Excellent learning bikes. Easy to work on too. A nice 92ish FZR600 will run you about 3000 with low miles and with gear + down payment on insurance and registration the final cost should run you about 4000-4500 bucks. And before someone jumps down my neck about recommending a 600 as a first bike...take into consideration that a new 500's will have about the same HP as an older 600. Even the new 250's have close to older 600's. Also, I find 600 more comfortable, stance wise. My back doesnt ache after riding a 600 as it does when im on a 250.

Ill think of some more later

Vaedyn

Well first of all Im up in Canada so it might be different, but here the insurance just kills you on 600cc or higher.

I just got my license in the summer, and will get a bike in the coming summer, hopefully.

I'm looking at the Kawasaki 250 model in particular, a lot of people are saying that its great to learn on, great on gas, excellent feel on the road, just a pleasure to ride on.

A very comprehensive website for it
http://www.ninja250.info/

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Originally posted by dj_bas wow awesome!! that's way bigger than mine

definately take the msf course. you dont realize how good it is until you take it. plus, by taking it, you dont have to go to dmv to take a driving test.

my first bike was a 1200.

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Thanks for the help. After talking with my dad he's saying about the same thing.. get a smaller bike at first. I might look into those Ninjas or a used Yamaha. And I'll look into taking that motorcycle safety class.

Actually, now that I think about it.. I will get a used one. Thanks for the help everyone.