new to the world of bikes!!!!?

Question

today i found out im not aloud to use my parents car and that sucks in many ways one i cant get to work and two im stuck in the house where i dont want to be ... so i came up with the ideal to get a bike :D

A nice sporty one is what i want

im 19 years of age and i make roughly $250 a week so yeah i can get money.
and my cool grandma said she will co sign :D helps me alought.

anyways i have a few questions regaurding buying a bike from the dealer .....
do i needa liecense to drive a bike off the lot....
what kinda insurance should i get....

small things like that ... now lets talk about the type i want and price range the highest i will go is $7,500
for a new bike... i found one that caught my eye tell me what you think about it and help me find the right bike for me THANKS

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/25/0/home.aspx

Answer 1

$250 a week, huh? If you're under 25, that won't even cover the insurance, let alone the payments.

Yes, you need a license to drive it off the lot. Yes, you have to pass a motorcycle test just like you did for your driver's license. Yes, you need to have at LEAST $500 to purchase motorcycle gear before you ride.

Your grandma isn't cool, she's ignorant (sorry, would "ignant" work better for you?). Your grandma has never seen a motorcycle that can do 0-60 in under 5 seconds, and you probably sweet-talked her into it because your parents already said NO.

Why can't you use your parents' car? I'd be willing to bet there's a reason for it, and if you still live with your parents at 19 you don't have enough experience with the real world to handle the responsibility of a motorcycle.

Granted, you did pick out a decent starter bike, even if it is a bit heavy. But all you seem to convey is BIKE BIKE BIKE BIKE BIKE! without mentioning anything else that goes along with it.

Here's how it would break down for you, even if you got a cosigner:

$7500 bike.
Bike payments @ 22% APR: $207.14 /month
Insurance for teenage male: ~$330 /month
Gasoline: $40 /month
Total: over $577 per month, whether you ride it or not.

On top of that, lets look at other expenses for your first 1000 miles:
First service @ 600 miles: $300
New tires every 3000 - 5000 miles: ~$400
Full face helmet: $200
Armored jacket, textile: $170 leather: $350
Gloves: $30 - $90
Boots: $100 - $250
Total: $1200 to $1600

So with all the costs, not even counting new fairings when you drop it (and you WILL drop it), you'll be shelling out over $8100 that first year for your $7500 bike.

Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it?

Answer 2

in most states i think, yesyou need a licince to ride on a public road.the dealer probbly wont say much.as far as insurance,call 3-4 agents be for you buy.it might cost you more than you can afford.since you are a new rider,i am guessing you are,it could be in the range of 2000dollars a year divided by 12 months.that will you a close guess.as for a 1st. bike, get a bike that will be midsize.somthing you can handle ok.fair warnig, dont get a go fast bike. you cant handle all that power right away.you are still learning.bikes are a lot different than cars in that they have instant power.its right there at the twist of your wrist.call your lic.bur.ask them about getting a bigginers permit.you more likely have to go thru a riding test.you can only ride in the day time& no back seat riders.you will have to wear a helmet, even if your state does not require it for long time riders.look at the 500to 600 cc.s. keep it simple.as much as you want to look cool in front of your friends,its your life& health.you are learning the rules of the road on a bike.a big diff. on two 2 wheels. i have 22 years riding.

Answer 3

Congrats Dude - I would start out small and used, and then work my way up. Those 600 cc sport bikes are way cool, but they have a lot of power and are a good way to get yourself banged up in a hurry. Accept as fact that you will probably crash once or twice as you learn, so you don't have to worry so much about scuffing a used scoot. Insurance on them is not cheap either.

You'll need to get your learners permit to ride a bike off the lot at the dealer - most state's require just a written test for that. Then you can ride 1 up w/ a helmet in the daylight hours until you get a full m/c endorsement (take the riding test)

My suggestion is to get a used, smaller bike like a Suzuki ES500 or a Honda Nighthawk 450, or even a Ninja 250 for learning on, and then upgrade after you hone your skills a bit more. Take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course as soon as you get the chance, and in most places, that will grant you a full motorcycle endorsement. Get the gear - a good helmet, armoured jacket like a cool Icon model, and some armoured gloves. Wear boots w/ ankle protection. When you have your get-off, you'll be thankful for them...

Answer 4

Thats quite a bike for someone who just wants to get to work and out of the house. If you live in part of the country where you can ride it all year, a bike is a possibility for basic transportation but if not, forget it until you can afford a toy. At 19 you might want a lot of other things and this bike is going to keep you broke for sometime.(might keep Cool Grandma broke too) Check what that insurance is going to cost you. Take a motorcycle safety course. (You will get a break on insurance and might find out if you like biking or not) Yes you need a licence to ride off the lot . Either a motorcycle licence to ride by yourself, or an automobile licence and some one with a m/c licence to accompany you. Make sure you have medical insurance too. (I have a hunch you might need it)

Answer 5

Hi mate, I'm from Australia but don't let that deter you from reading this.

If I had my time again and had to start learning to ride I would go for a motard type of motorcycle, you know the one's that look like trail bikes with road tyres on them. They have good power to weight and handle very well.
In OZ we are restricted to a piddly 250cc which for a 90 kg person like myself would kill the power, however our government isnt too stingy and have allowed us to ride up to 600cc with a single cylinder. So that is my answer if you are an Australian and considering the same type of transport!

I would go with the other guy that answered your question, be patient and get some rider training along with your liscence it will keep you alive! Don't forget rider safety equipment! If you like sportsbikes, buy a nice one piece race suit, even if you do buy a motard. Get into a few mags like the American Road Racer, thats my favourite American Mag it will help you sort through the crap gear and find someone who rides that can help you.

Good luck, this will change you forever, Im onto my fourth bike in eight years!

Answer 6

I'll have to agree with the "buy a junker" answer. You WILL lay your bike down during your learning curve. And you don't want to lay a new bike down.

You might want to check out http://www.craigslist.org and see if someone is selling a used bike you might like. You can always re-sell it later on after you've learned how to ride.

And you will definitely want to take the MSF safety class. It's usually only 2 or 3 days and it worth every minute of it.

Of course you will need insurance and a motorcycle licence to ride a bike.

Here is a link to an insurance company that I feel does well with motorcycle insurance: http://www.progressive.com
They'll give you a free quote online. If you're nervous about giving out personal info to them, you can invent a name, email address, social security number, etc. Just make sure you give them your general geographic area, and pertinent info about previous tickets, your age, the correct info about the motorcycle, stuff like that.

Answer 7

Welcome to the bike world of sports,lol. I'm also new myself in riding a bike about a year ago, if I were u buy a used small engine bike and do the MSF or bike school, its worth it so ull know the consequences and techniques in riding, so many tips from instructors. Go to cheaper bike schools cos theyre all the same. Good luck.

Answer 8

well if your new to bikes then that deffo aint the one you need to be looking at ....

to ride a bike like that without killing yourself you need riding experence ,and you have none .......

look for something smaller and cheaper,and safer while you learn ...

yes you will need a licence to ride it off the lot ,and insurance also ...

theres some nice sporty looking bikes in the 250/350 cc class that would be more suited for you at the moment while you learn ... aprilia do a nice 250 rs ,it looks good and its pretty quick too

happy riding

p.s. go on a good training course too

Answer 9

That would make a good bike for a 19year old. But you will dump it in the first month. Buy a $600 junker and ride it a couple of months. If you survive, then trade it in and get the new Yamaha.

Answer 10

this bike will kill u rookie. make just 1 mistake, and it will bury u. forgiving this scoot isnt, and u cant afford that. u would be better off getting a cheaper cruiser used. at least if u drop it in a parking lot, and u definately will at least once or twice the first season, u wont be bustin up all that expensive plastic