Motorcycle help, beginner right here lol Options

[SeverX13]

Hey guys. So im thinkin about buying a crotch rocket in the near future. can any of yall help me out with some tips on learning how to ride? i never have b4. not even a dirt bike haha. also a decent starter bike. I was thinkin about pickin up an older kawasaki ninja or something.


thanks!

~Brent~

[playr158]

i just started riding this year on a 79 cb750. at first i got a lot of remarks about the 750 being a lot of bike for someone just getting into the sport, but it's actually served me well. older medium-displacement bikes are plentiful, inexpensive, reliable, and easy to repair. while the 750 has enough power for the freeway and such, it's slower-revving and more subdued than a more modern, high-revving sportbike and as such, easier to keep a lid on. i'm actually looking for a project bike for the winter, and it will most likely be something similar.

i took the msf basic rider course at the local community college and i 100% recommend it. most states offer them, and it's hands-down the best $25 i've ever spent, period.

an unsolicited comment on gear - a bit of advice i was given by a guy who nearly died in a motorcycle wreck years ago: buy the best gear you can possibly afford, and always dress as though you KNOW you're going to crash. i have a joe rocket alter ego and it's great.

a CB750 is MUCH different from a GSXR750....its like 1/4 the speed
my gsxr does 0-130 in less than 10 seconds. CB750 is lucky to get that fast period

however CB750s are nice little bikes and pretty cool.

if you want gear

www.newenough.com
www.kneedraggers.com

you can even search their clearance as they normally have great deals on good gear.

Helmet, leather jacket, gloves, boots(spidi, A*) and jeans = minimum riding gear

This post has been edited by playr158: Jul 16, 2009 - 7:27 AM

[Hanyo]

a CB750 is MUCH different from a GSXR750....its like 1/4 the speed
my gsxr does 0-130 in less than 10 seconds. CB750 is lucky to get that fast period

however CB750s are nice little bikes and pretty cool.

if you want gear

www.newenough.com
www.kneedraggers.com

you can even search their clearance as they normally have great deals on good gear.

Helmet, leather jacket, gloves, boots(spidi, A*) and jeans = minimum riding gear

which manufactures make decent protection gear?

I know shoei is well know but what about ICON?

What companyies should you stay away from?

This post has been edited by Hanyo: Jul 28, 2009 - 3:38 AM