Questions about Motorcycles

TerribleONE · 01-23-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AzSpeng

buying a brand new first bike is a TERRIBLE idea..that i will agree with..the cc means absolutely nothing.

buy a used bike, 600 or 1000cc, something that already has some damage but road worthy....ride it for 6 months or so, sell it and buy your brand new bike.

I agree with what you said here however the engine size definitely means something. Even a 250 will be faster than most cars out there and is enough to get out of its own way. I have been riding dirt for 20+ years and street for 7 now and a 1000cc bike will get you in trouble quick!

I went against my own advice and started on a Yamaha R6 but as I said I have tons of experience on two wheels, I rode that for about 3-4 years and then picked up my GSXR1000. I think starting on the 1000 would be straight suicide, and even the 600 is asking for trouble if the OP has zero experience on a motorcycle. Unless you really are disciplined enough to not crack the throttle open too hard on the 600, I recommend you look at something slower, and LIGHTER. My buddy just picked up a new CBR500R and while it isnt the fastest, its really a great bike to ride and you sit pretty upright making it a much better commuter.

Minsu · 01-23-2014, 09:25 PM

I found a couple used ninjas, one the snow melts gonna drive down and sit in it and get some second opinions. Anyone in nj wanna come with me heh.

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SouthArk370Z · 01-23-2014, 09:58 PM

I probably shouldn't get in Darwin's way but ... If you haven't ridden a bike before, you really need to get some experience under your belt before you jump on a big one.

Going by the few posts of yours that I have read, you will eventually end up with a big bike. I suggest finding a cheap used bike in the 250-400cc range, ride it for a few months to get some experience, sell it and get a big bike.

YMMV

exsanity · 01-23-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Before you buy a bike, go take the motorcycle safety course. Then decide on a bike.

Unless you have experience, take a course.

SouthArk370Z · 01-23-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by exsanity

Even if you have experience, take a course.

Fixed.

A defensive/safety course is a good idea for any type of new (to you) vehicle. I took a company-sponsored defensive driving course many years ago and, even though I had been driving for 6-7 years, I still learned a lot.

exsanity · 01-23-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Fixed.

A defensive/safety course is a good idea for any type of new (to you) vehicle. I took a company-sponsored defensive driving course many years ago and, even though I had been driving for 6-7 years, I still learned a lot.

Very true. I try to take a riding course once a year. But I don't get to ride but once a year.

Minsu · 01-24-2014, 09:14 AM

Btw Ex, nice momo pic, that episode was hilarious!

And also, Im probably going to have to ride the bike home. Same thing i did with my Z, first time manual drove it 3 hours back home haha it was a hell of an experience.
So on that note. do i need to wear a leather jacket? I heard if you fall you wont tear through your skin cause leather helps with it?

zmanelite · 01-24-2014, 09:17 AM

Helmet , leather gloves , leather jacket and some companies sell Kevlar jeans

Minsu · 01-24-2014, 09:19 AM

Any recommendations on companies? Or sounds that you use. Lol now that I think about it I'm sure there are forums for bike rider. I was starting to think this is the only forum that existed. But I'm sure this is the only forum that exists

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XiP · 01-24-2014, 09:20 AM

Arai makes some nice helmets

exsanity · 01-24-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zmanelite

Helmet , leather gloves , leather jacket and some companies sell Kevlar jeans

Kevlar jeans are pointless. It's been proven.

exsanity · 01-24-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Minsu

Any recommendations on companies? Or sounds that you use. Lol now that I think about it I'm sure there are forums for bike rider. I was starting to think this is the only forum that existed. But I'm sure this is the only forum that exists

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GSXr <~ Forums

Minsu · 01-24-2014, 09:30 AM

Mods ban him now. He's advertising for the gsxr forum!!!

Spoiler.

I Kid.

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eastwest2300 · 01-24-2014, 09:33 AM

i was on gsxr.com too, you can find all kinds of stuff.. For sale bikes, gear..
check out cycletrader.com too.

exsanity · 01-24-2014, 09:34 AM

01-23-2014, 09:25 PM	#47 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	I found a couple used ninjas, one the snow melts gonna drive down and sit in it and get some second opinions. Anyone in nj wanna come with me heh. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

01-23-2014, 09:58 PM	#48 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I probably shouldn't get in Darwin's way but ... If you haven't ridden a bike before, you really need to get some experience under your belt before you jump on a big one. Going by the few posts of yours that I have read, you will eventually end up with a big bike. I suggest finding a cheap used bike in the 250-400cc range, ride it for a few months to get some experience, sell it and get a big bike. YMMV XiP likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-24-2014, 09:14 AM	#52 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Btw Ex, nice momo pic, that episode was hilarious! And also, Im probably going to have to ride the bike home. Same thing i did with my Z, first time manual drove it 3 hours back home haha it was a hell of an experience. So on that note. do i need to wear a leather jacket? I heard if you fall you wont tear through your skin cause leather helps with it? __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

01-24-2014, 09:19 AM	#54 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Any recommendations on companies? Or sounds that you use. Lol now that I think about it I'm sure there are forums for bike rider. I was starting to think this is the only forum that existed. But I'm sure this is the only forum that exists Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

01-24-2014, 09:20 AM	#55 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	Arai makes some nice helmets __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

01-24-2014, 09:17 AM	#53 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Helmet , leather gloves , leather jacket and some companies sell Kevlar jeans

01-24-2014, 09:30 AM	#58 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Mods ban him now. He's advertising for the gsxr forum!!! Spoiler. I Kid. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

01-24-2014, 09:33 AM	#59 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	i was on gsxr.com too, you can find all kinds of stuff.. For sale bikes, gear.. check out cycletrader.com too. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

01-24-2014, 09:34 AM	#60 (permalink)
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