Motorcycle Thread!

[coffiend]

I've been thinking about getting a bike.

Any suggestions for a CHEAP beginner bike?

I was checking out some craigslist ads and there looks to be some decent deals but I dont want to unintentionally get a bike thats way too much for me to handle as a first time rider. haha.

[brutal910]

what's up cofiend,a good starter bike would be a suzuki sv 650,kawasaki 650 ninja, or maybe a hyosung 650, and prices are cheap.under 5,000 i beleive. also depends on your size. good luck. Hi kasey, sorry i didn't introduce myself my name is robert nice to meet you. my brother's ktm i almost need a milk crate to get on the damn thing and i'm 5ft 9. but that thing hauls ass. if you can keep the front wheel on the ground it will do 115 mph!! Who won the moto gp race this weekend? I missed it.

[KRAZGRL]

Originally Posted by coffiend

I've been thinking about getting a bike.

Any suggestions for a CHEAP beginner bike?

I was checking out some craigslist ads and there looks to be some decent deals but I dont want to unintentionally get a bike thats way too much for me to handle as a first time rider. haha.

IMO, The ninja 250 is a great beginner bike and they are easier to find used and they do hold their value for when you're ready to sell it and get a bigger bike.

I also agree with Kustom Play. Take the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation). It's a classroom and hands on class that will certify you for your M1 license. All you have to do is take the written portion of the exam, the MSF class bypasses the road test (which is damned near impossible for even advanced riders). Completion of the MSF can also give you insurance discounts.

[brutal910]

Hi kasey, this is Robert,what kind of engine oil do you use? I just bought a gallon of castrol 10/50 rst fully synthetic for 40 bucks at cycle gear. I'm planning on changing my oil and cleaning my chain this weekend. Do you do your own maintenence? I love working on my own bikes, i always seem to learn something new everytime. It beats paying a couple of hundred bucks for someone else to do it.

[kustom play]

Originally Posted by coffiend

I've been thinking about getting a bike.

Any suggestions for a CHEAP beginner bike?

I was checking out some craigslist ads and there looks to be some decent deals but I dont want to unintentionally get a bike thats way too much for me to handle as a first time rider. haha.

Take the Motorcycle safety course. It teaches you a lot + they provide the bikes for you to ride. I had a good time when I did mine like 2 years ago