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time to look for a bike

TCO said:
If you are looking at getting a bike to save money, you won't. It will take you years to come out ahead. You have to figure the cost of the bike, insurance, gas for that, gear, MSF course, you won't come out ahead. If you are looking at getting a bike because you want to ride, thats a good reason.

Take the msf course. You will learn a ton in it and it is very helpful.
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It didn't take me long to come out ahead. $20 for the bike, $60 a year for insurance, 50+ mpg, and teaching myself how to ride.
 


If I get an expensive bike of course I wont come sour ahead for years but I got my eyes on a few less than 900 bucks and insurance for a bike included with everything we have insured is cheap.
 
I want to get a cheap bike for going around town, Of course as soon as I park a bike in the garage my dad will kill me even tho he had 72 triumph and a ninja that was built by some racer or or somthing, Im still willikng to bet if I brought a nice bike home he would probablly take it for a ride before he even said anything to me lol
 
hm, i thought it was a nationwide change.

i squeaked in right at the end before they changed that rule. however, taking the class gives you a bunch of random skills that you dont learn on your own as well as allows you to take a sheet of paper into the DMV and get your license immediately when you pass that riders course. i would highly suggest it.
 


On the dmv website it says they give you a written test then they habd you a learners permit with restrictions and what not and they give it to you for 6 months. You can get another 6 month extension but in order to get your full license you have to show proof of passing or enrolling in a motorcycle class....that's what my understanding is..correct me if im wrong
 
spend the money on some good gear, and courses. The MSF basic and advanced courses rock. then find and MSF place that teaches the military sportbike course and find out if you can get it as well. then if you go sport bike do as many track days and advanced riding schools as possible. if you have to have a sportbike then i would start with an older one. suzuki's sv650s is probably one of the best starter bikes available. cbr600f3's and f4i's are a dime a dozen as well. my suggestion on the sv is because it does not have all the bodywork that will break when you drop it. good power, great brakes, and great chassis. then it has an infinite amount of upgrades. i know several people that race the sv's and spank gsxr750's on the track. you can never go wrong with any of the 600's out they are all so very relaxed when you want them to be. a dual sport is also an awesome choice. take it from someone who has been riding for more than 20 years and been racing for some time as well.
 
as far as i know in NJ you don't need a safety course, pass the written test, get permit, you can only ride with another licensed rider on his or her bike within a mile of you, while you have a permit, go take the driving test, but you need a licensed rider with you when you go, or tow your bike to the dmv for the road test.

taking the safety course will get you a better ins rate too.

i my self would love to get a bike but here in NJ people drive like assholes, and bike riders often get into wreaks aka 60 foot air time (superman pose), 3 friends over the years got jacked up pretty good, so im not taking part in that game.

good luck and be safe.
 
I'll tell you the same thing I tell all my new rider students.

SV-650, Ninja 250 or 500, or Seca II if you can find one. All are cheap, and are very easy and fun to ride. The SV would be my first choice.

Do NOT go get a 600 Super Sport, because some dillhole claims to have managed not to hurt themselves. They are VERY fast, and VERY hard to control in comparison. 1/4 turn is full throttle, and very easy to do by hitting a bump. So, if you value your life, stay away from GSXR, ZX, CBR, and R series bikes.

Also, take the MSF. It will save your life.

Oh, and you wont save money on a bike in the long run. More expensive to insure and maintain. You will probably have more fun, though.
 


Nophix said:
Oh, and you wont save money on a bike in the long run. More expensive to insure and maintain. You will probably have more fun, though.
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I don't know why everyone says this. My bike is a lot cheaper to insure and has had no needed maintenance in 2 years that i've had it. But i guess you'll have that owning a honda and all lol
 
dsmuts said:
I don't know why everyone says this. My bike is a lot cheaper to insure and has had no needed maintenance in 2 years that i've had it. But i guess you'll have that owning a honda and all lol
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please tell me you change the oil, tension the chain, make sure the brakes are right, etc. every so often. otherwise, your bike is gonna be scrap metal soon.
 
GSXR! all the way ... change the sprockets and ride it on one wheel and who called this ugly...
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i did. suzukis are ugly. cyclops massacre uggo bikes.

and who seriously put the stickers on that bike? is that yours? can i laugh at you? i am already.
 
its not ugly, but i wouldnt want it over the other bikes from all the other main brands that look WAY nicer.

bikes in order of sexy:

- ZX10R
- R1
- 1000RR
- GSXR1000

bikes in order of me wanting them

- ZX10R
- 1000RR
- R1
- GSXR1000
 
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