Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR
if you really want a beginner bike and dont want to pay alot, my brother bought a ninja 250. Its still quick, but nothing like the 600's out there. Its very forgiving for a bike, which is what you want when your a beginner. also, for the beginner bikes, they hold their value really well, my brother bought his for 2,500 and then sold it for 2,800 and he put nothing into it. he had it for a year then sold it to get a bigger bike. Plus you will have no problem selling it either. because there are a ton of people looking for beginner bikes.
Yeah I've been looking for a Suzuki 250 but can't find anything thats pretty new. I want it to look good and the older ones just don't cut it for me. Thanks for the advice. I'll keep looking. Buying a small older one sounds like a good starting point.
Originally Posted by goon54
insurance really isnt that expensive,especially if u got multiple vehicle coverage. i honestly brought my bike for the looks. it wasnt hard to get the hang of driving the 600. just be on super alert when u ride. and the only kawasaki i'd get is a ninja.
here's a quick turning tip. gently push the right handle bar down and away from u to turn right and vice versa for the left. it leans in the bike really smooth. then just throttle thru
Well, I wouldn't have it under my current insurance only because thats under the rents. And the second I tell them I'm buying a bike they'll throw a code let alone let me have it under their policy. :exnbp:
Originally Posted by Master Yodub
I would learn how to ride on something other than a 600. Take a riding course, learn on a dirtbike, get a ninja 250 like skelly said above. They are super cheap, and cheap to insure. Also, make sure you have good health insurance...motorcycle insurance doesn't cover any injuries on you. I wouldn't go anything higher than a 600, and even that is pushing it IMO for someone who has never ridden before. But if you must, sit on a few and find what is comfortable for you. I wouldn't be trying to go fast or hit any backroads for a long time...and don't go cheap on gear. Get a good jacket, and a good helmet..ie Shoei/Arai.
Yeah, I heard most typical health insurance policy's won't even cover motorcycles. So most people get the personal health insurance under their motorcycle policy to cover that.
Originally Posted by Tankard
That's the best advice given so far. I would absolutely not ride if i did'nt have health insurance. Believe it or not, there are a bunch of poeple out there without it. I don't have the best paying job in the world, but it does give me health and dental insurance.
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