Heres a few links that I have found useful since I got into riding.

http://www.beginnerbikes.com/index.html - suggested beginner bike reviews, forum, and much much more.

http://www.newenough.com/ - good deals on good gear, BE SURE TO CHECK THE CLOSEOUTS!!!!

http://www.bikersdown.ca/index.html - a good place to kick back, relax, and just read.

http://www.motorcyclegearreview.com/ - reviews for quite a bit of mainstream gear..

Be sure to check em out, and ride safe!!! :goodjob: