squirrel 0 #26 August 3, 2003 state limitation on first bikes!!!?!? what the hell? are you serious? glad i live where i am free. anyway...i ride a vmax...lots of other bikes prior to that. one of my favorites was a big duel sport yamaha XT 550...great bike, never ever a problem, and it would go anywhere, i mean anywhere! and cheap, you can get a used bike like this for 1500.00 or so. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffD 0 #27 August 3, 2003 http://www.msf-usa.org/ I dont believe there is a power limitation here in the U.S. only other countries. (unless your under 16). I have a GS500 and it runs fine. you can find them for under $2000. $25/month insurance. www.gstwins.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneaky 0 #28 August 3, 2003 I have a YZF-R1 ,tweaked a little bit,full race Exhaust System ( No EXUP ) and shes kicking out 160 Bhp....great bike,easy to ride and very managable ( But then again I race club supersport ).. nice around town,all the power top end so a good medium. oh and its totally road legal...been in trouble a few times..but hey ,I have proof Cops victimize Bikers..got stopped once ,after 5 minutes of paper shuffling and walking around the bike,I ask the cop why he pulled me and what was my wrong doing...his reply " I dont know yet..." I told him I was a Lawyer.....he let me go..but followed me for 15 KM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygator 0 #29 August 3, 2003 The Rebel would be a great starter bike. I ride a Honda CBR 600. Great bikes! The secret to life is not arriving at the grave in a well preserved body but sliding in sideways completely worn out yelling "holy crap" what a ride!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #30 August 3, 2003 The Almighty Sangiro has a very nice BMW bike, I believe.http://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #31 August 3, 2003 i have 2 bmws a 78 that has 213,000 miles yes thats right 2 hundred thirteen thousand. the thing to do is like many here have said take the msf safety course.they provide everything you need.might give ya a idea if you want own a bike or not.***if you are going to be stupid you better be tough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,444 #32 August 3, 2003 I don't know what's common where you are... About 250 cc's will tet you to highway speeds, be easy to pick up if you drop it, and easy to sell whenever you decide what you're going to ride for the long haul. Make it a brand that's popular locally, for the same reason. If there's a training class in Oz, take it. You get to practice on someone else's bike. Also, you should be able to comfortably straddle the bike with your feet flat on the ground, Have a great time! Wendy W. 1994 HD Low Rider CustomThere is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilion 0 #33 August 3, 2003 I rode a Yamaha FZR 600 for a couple of years, was my first bike too. I sometimes scared the living shit out of myself pulling full throttle. Keeps you alert . I sold it, maybe I'll get back to riding one time, I really liked just start riding and end up somewhere lost and happy, cruising down country roads. Old photo attached. Disregard silly look and low maintenance haircut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #34 August 3, 2003 I ride a 1982 Honda Magna that I got two years ago and restored. Looks great, even in a sea of HarleysThe older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbriggs 0 #35 August 3, 2003 By Motorbike do you mean a Dirtbike or street bike?? I just got my 2nd personal bike last night. A CR125, a nice little ex-race bike. It might be a little small for me but it is fast with my fat butt on it. Some one who is just starting out on a dirt bike should start small and old. Ask my mom what happened to her DT 250 when she let me ride it. Thats only if your looking at a dirtbike, which now that I read a little better your not. Oh well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #36 August 4, 2003 2002 VFR 800 VTEC. Bought it 12,000 from the UK to Sydney. It rules. By the way I think that restrictions on first bikes is a great thing. I paid my dues on an SR 125 around London for a year. if you had stuck me on an 800 straight off I would be dead by now. You wouldn't let a newbie fly a 100 square foot eliptical now would you...? CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vid666 0 #37 August 4, 2003 I started on a Suzuki LS650 - a 650 cc thumper ( single cylinder ) . I was still in highschool, so that was a pretty good ride as compared to what other people were driving :) Great beginner bike too. Low seat height, light.. I rode it for 6 months ( ~~~ 3000 miles ), passed my Ohio endorsement test, and got my next bike. A few things said - I think that going cruiser, and small/medium displacement would definately be the best way to start. Also the MSF course is strongly recommended - better safe than sorry, right ? Next was a 1990 BMW K1 - I LOVE that bike, still got it i fact. If you have to ask what it is - just look at the pic. The BMW community knows it's a GEM :) Finally after doing some 500mi days, I broke down and got myself a 2000 K1200LT-C . Basically a 740 on 2 wheels, or a Goldwing on steroids - you pick :) All in all - make sure you get a LEARNER bike first, pass your endorsement test ( or whatever else your state/province/country requires ) and when you feel confident, get something you WANT. And remember - there are only two types of motorcyclists : the ones who went down, and the ones who will . Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #38 August 4, 2003 My bike is the nicest non-Harley. BMW K1200RS. 2002. Goodnight. OK, some of the Duc's are pretty nice, but no luggage. And that Hayabusa. Grrr, baby, grrr. Getting a new saddle at the Corbin Factory on my birthday! Love my scooter! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vid666 0 #39 August 4, 2003 QuoteMy bike is the nicest non-Harley. BMW K1200RS. 2002. Goodnight. OK, some of the Duc's are pretty nice, but no luggage. And that Hayabusa. Grrr, baby, grrr. Getting a new saddle at the Corbin Factory on my birthday! Love my scooter! BMWs rock. Show me one Harley that passed 100K , and afterward show me another that passed 200K :) 1990 BMW K1 2000 BMW K1200LT-C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #40 August 4, 2003 My Guzzi is sitting at 275000 and still going STRONG You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #41 August 4, 2003 Bought my first bike Nov 2002. A Yamaha YZF600R. Absolutely luv it. 12k miles since then. Makes running errands quite an adventure. Also happens to be my only vehicle.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #42 August 4, 2003 I have an Aprilia RS 125... beautiful, but italian... like italian girls, look nice, full of character, but despite you give them all love and affection, attention etc you never now if you will make your way home,,,---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #43 August 4, 2003 not true, well not ALL Italians anyways, your highly strung Italian will give you greif. My GINA (yes it's got a name) has never let me down yet. Guzzi's have a double redundant systen, 2 coils 2 set of points, 2 carbies, 2 feul taps, 2 CylendersIf need be I can ride her as a 500 singleYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
