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2006-07-03 15:48:43 · 7 answers · asked by Unkown 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
do your homework... read a lot on the various issues that pertain to learners/little exp. COMFORT is so important for riding bikes.
Definately shop around to various used & new bike shops...be a sponge when your at those places...absorb as much info as you can that would apply to your situation.
Tell them asap that your not going to buy a bike that day (so the sales pitching doesn't start to become their main focus with you). Let them know exactly what you want to know and tell them you may be interested in a new bike-BUT definately not until you get a full riding season (riding solo of course) in.
Personally I'd stick to watching the Buy n Sell/Auto Trader/Local Swap Meets,etc. when it comes time to buy a "learner" bike.
Make/model/size/cc's/color,etc.......they're all factors that will become more important to you as you gain experience/confidance. I don't reccomend you ride with anyone else for your first season out. Personally I'd be more partial to between 500-750 cc for your first season. The Honda's are nice...and so are (my all time fav bike) Yamaha Virago's.
If your small and want a Harley-get a little Sporty?
I wish you lots o' luck...I'm sure you'll do go-just relax & don't forget-it's a leisure activity-one that is meant to bring us happiness... happy ridin'
2006-07-03 16:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before you even think about buying one, sign up and take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation riding class. From taking this class you will learn what size you can handle at first and you will learn how to ride the right way from the beginning. Most all of these safety classes supply motorcycles to use during the class time. Please read up at the site I have provided for more information.
Hope this helps
2006-07-04 08:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by randy1st 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've never had one (this includes) riding a motorcycle then I'd start with a used one. CHEAP one as well. Take the riders ed course. They offer them at many paces across the nation (USA) and once you have some expierence in riding then graduate to a nice Harley. The riders course will get you a discount on your insurance.
2006-07-03 22:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want to start out with something in the 250 range as that is what is used in many off the motorcycle training courses in Illinois. then after getting some experience riding grduate to a larger bike that will fit your size and strength.
2006-07-04 01:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by icbo01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all, sit on it and see if it feels comfortable to you ,different bikes fit different people, cars adjust more easily to different drivers,while bikes are not so easy to change.
2006-07-03 22:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by wrench'n away 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how does the bike feel? does it fit you? is it comfortable? can you handle it allright? if you answer yes to ALL of these questions, then it sounds like you have found the bike for you. buy used first.
2006-07-03 23:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by tonyatomthor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you handle the weight....!
Can you handle the power...!
2006-07-03 23:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋