motorcycle noob?

Question

i am a teenager and my parents are looking into getting me a motorcycle for my senior year of high school so i was wondering what do i need to know
for example: permit, insurance, bike specs, etc. any info would be great and thanks in advance
(also i live in texas if that helps at all...)

Answer 1

MSF
MSF
MSF

Beginning to get the idea? Their course will teach you invaluable information that will even improve the way you drive a car. I wouldn't let a child of mine even think of getting on a motorcycle without that course. Additionally, when you complete the course you'll have your license and get a 10% discount off the price of insurance.

Answer 2

You should have:

1. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Rider's Course
2. Full Faced Helmet
3. Gloves
4. Jacket, preferably one with CE armor in the shoulders and elbows.
5. Over the ankle boots

Bike:

Should be 250cc like a Honda Rebel or a Kawasaki Ninja 250. Used is best since you'll be dropping it a few times (probably).

Probably $1300 or so for the bike and another $400 or so for the gear. Bike pants would be good too. Some people don't set as much importance on their legs.

You should like you're more aware than lots of other young riders. You might hit the following web sites too for further discussion.

http://www.sportbikes.net
http://www.farkledup.com

Answer 3

Follow all these people, they know what they're talking about. Start on a smaller bike (nothing with an "R" in the name), ALWAYS wear full gear, and take an MSF course. There is no possible way to stress these points enough.

Also, you and your parents might toss their cookies when they hear how much insurance is for you. I've heard stories of $5,000+ per year for teens on motorcycles, especially on sportbikes.

At least you're asking the right questions instead of trying to cinvince people that you can handle a GSX-R without road experience.

Answer 4

linli,
Let me tell you a quick story. I started riding back in 1992 with a friend. I took the MSF beginner course and have been riding accident free till present. My friend did not take the course and test drove a bike, and went over the handlebars on that first ride out. Do you see the point of the story? Get the training, it will do wonders for you. God Bless, and enjoy the ride.

Answer 5

Every one here is right, I have been riding my whole life and have had over 200 accidents before I learned how to ride. I won't tell you how old I am but I feel like my body is 95. Learn for these words of wisdom the others have typed.

Answer 6

sure, in maximum states you want particular coaching, Drivers ed for motorcycles, and a particular try. look up motorbike protection on your information superhighway and choose a community classification, the biggest and maximum fashionable is the motorbike protection starting up. in lots of states they do the sorting out for the state. that's relaxing yet a diverse variety of means set. would you enable a podiatrist do your mind surgical procedure? The POD does have a license.

Answer 7

Go to your local department of motor vehicles (dmv) and get a book. Everything you need to know is in it. The book is free.

Answer 8

I agree with (dm_gsxr)
http://www.dmv.org/tx-texas/motorcycles.php