it's a sport bike, i'll be paying for it, i said i'll wear a helmet, and not ride in the rain... can anybody give me some more suggestions of why a bike is good... and how it would be better than a car?
2007-12-13 08:24:56 · 16 answers · asked by Mr. Quimby 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
okay here's the deal... they are "iffy" about it, they haven't said no... so it's not like i'm defying them, they just don't know what the reasons of getting one are...
2007-12-13 09:42:43 · update #1
okay here's the deal... they are "iffy" about it, they haven't said no... so it's not like i'm defying them, they just don't know what the reasons of getting one are....... and for the people actually trying to help me out the bike is a G SXR 600 and i'm 17
2007-12-13 09:50:23 · update #2
under 18 in ohio requires u to pass the msf course. this isnt optional. its manditory for the license. item 2: under 18, parents have final say. if they say no bike, its no bike, and nothing will change their minds about it....and they're not even obligated to allow u to drive a car, much less ride a sport bike. come to think of it, maybe its because u want a sport bike is the #1 reason to them saying no. in that case, ur outta luck. did u even bother to price insurance? give it up man, ur mom and dad have spoken already.
2007-12-13 09:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by forktail_devil 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"... and I'll clean my room and wash the dog and do my homework and get straight A's and wash my hands before eating!"
Let's take a tally of what you've got here, and analyze what the problem is:
- You're 17 years old, and not legally an adult. Your parents legally have the final say about EVERY aspect of your life, Junior. And there is NO changing that.
- You want a sport bike. Not just a small GS500 sportbike, you want a race replica Gixxer! They run over $9,000 new, which brings me to...
- You cannot get financing if you are under 18. If you buy a used bike, you STILL are required to carry insurance on it. Very few companies will insure a teenager on a sportbike at any price, and those that do will charge you about $400/month. And you're going to pay for it?
- You haven't offered to take (and pay for) an MSF course to get you started, which shows that you haven't thought this through.
- Wearing a helmet does NO GOOD AT ALL without the rest of the gear. You have an extre $500 - $1000 laying around to buy it with?
- If you never ride when the weather is iffy, you will never learn how to truly control the bike and will be more of a liability on the roads than an asset. The morgues and paralysis wards are full of people JUST LIKE YOU.
So the issue isn't your parents, it's you; you are not prepared to handle the responsibility of a motorcycle yet.
2007-12-14 09:25:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Frankly 17+first bike+600cc sport bike=dead!
You need to go smaller, to learn how to ride. Dirt bike experience just won't do...really
Your initial question was misleading, obviously, you did not want to hear answers that a 600cc sport bike would give you.
No one here (except for the few MC haters) want you to NOT ride, just to ride safe, and a 600cc crotch rocket will get you killed with just a little too much twist.
If you are smart (but probably not) you will take the MC safety course before choosing a bike, and get their advice. You will learn that I am not BSing you!
There are advantages and disadvantages of owning a bike as opposed to a car (I have both), and here it is.
Gas mileage is slightly better with a 600cc bike as opposed to a small car, but with a 250, it is a much bigger margin.
Rain sucks on a bike, not bad in a car. Also, sport bikes are not good for cross country rides either, but cruisers are!
Safety sucks a big bunch on a bike, and the skill required is about double that of a stick shift car.
Insurance sucks on both, except if you get a smaller bike, then it is a lot cheaper. A 600cc sport bike for an inexperienced 17 year old, I suggest you check to see if you can even swing it (probably not). You can insuer a 1200 Harley for less, not that I care for Harleys, it is an example.
Resale, the point is moot, you will probably destroy either one, just the thing is you are outside of a bike, and inside a car.
My first bike was a cafe racer, and I have had one sport bike.
Be smart, and stay safe!
2007-12-13 19:27:13 · answer #3 · answered by Jim! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A 600 for a 17 year old = dead . Your gonna want to show off for your friends and end up killing yourself or someone else get a 250 or something smaller . Learn how to ride that first then when you get older move up to a 600 . Insurance for a 17 year old on that bike would be around $300 a month full coverage anyway.
2007-12-14 00:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by jdmzx6r 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a clean, accident free driving record [for one year] on whatever, that's enough of a record to show to your parents that you are responsible enough to take a risk and acquire a motorbike.
Pass on the GX since it's uncomfortable in the long haul. Check out a used 10 year plus used BMW which has those ugly valve coverings sticking out. Those valve covers will save your legs should you have a lateral collision with a car or the highway. Your parents fear that your need for speed will cause you to have a major accident, so you have to look for the best bike with safety features and that's the side covers of a Beemer.
Good luck!
2007-12-14 22:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to what everyone here is saying. A Gixxer 600 is a poor choice for a first street bike.
If you're headstrong and determined to get a bike, consider non-supersport alternatives, such as a used SV-650 or Bandit 600. You'll still get tons of satisfaction and enjoyment out of these bikes, with a much lower risk of killing yourself.
2007-12-14 12:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by supafly_fresh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 points: item 1: u wont be able to afford the insurance that thing will cost u, especially being 17.
item 2: that bike is too big for a rookie with no experience period. it will kill u or cripple u for life before 1 month of the season is out. they dont call a bike like this a squid killer for nothing.
once mom and dad see how much the insurance is on this, kiss it bye bye. and until u get a job that can pay for insurance, fuggit about it. dont forget the leathers.......u will definately need em.
2007-12-13 21:21:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, the way an ADULT looks at it is that motorcycles are better with gas so they save alot of money. BUT, you're a 17 year old kid and no matter how safe you "say" you're going to be, we all know you're going to take off at 90 mph one day just to see how it feels. Plus, you'll be out of a vehicle any time it starts sprinkling rain or even gets a bit chilly. in a car, you would be able to drive your friends around too.
2007-12-13 20:20:01 · answer #8 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First you've got to convince us.
A 17 year old who wants a GSXR 600 for a first bike???
Not your greatest insurance risk.
2007-12-13 18:12:20 · answer #9 · answered by Irv S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't. If they say no then you have to accept it.When you are of legal age you can make your own decisions, until then you have to go by what they say. Most young people don't realize that they are not capable of making good decisions. That's why they have an age limit that makes your parents liable.I think you would be safer in a car.
2007-12-13 17:26:03 · answer #10 · answered by bill b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋