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Looking to get a motorcycle this summer as a first bike. What should I look for in a USED motorcycle?
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Anyone been to www.kinroad.org? kinroad?
Buy a Harley Davidson,you can't go wrong.i am 6'2", i have a sportster 1200, you want to get forward controls, or at least have highway bars on ,
My 4 wheeler doesn't want to start?
what kind of cycle do you want? a sport type or more of a cruiser/touring bike? i like my sportster because it has plenty of power to have fun but it is still a cruiser type of cycle, more comfortable than the crotch rocket type of bike
How can get a motorcycle licence even if I don't have motorcycle at hand.?
you will get alot more for your money if you stay away from a harley.Go to a dealer and sit on a few.I like and have always had good luck with honda.I'm 6'2" 200 and my honda shadow is very comfortable.Where is the Engine number on the CBR 250 RR?
Honda VTX 1300/1800, HD Softtail, Vulcan, etc. Cruisers rule as far as comfort...if you are looking for re-sale go with a harley. they are pretty comfortable too. otherwise, maybe check out a honda or yamaha. i would definately reccomend checking into a new seat, such as a Corbin.
here's a link to them on ebay.
Is this hilarious or what!??!?!?!?
If you are over forty five get a trike...safer.If not...start out with a Harley Sportster.
Lots of people say Honda are better cause they don't break down like Harleys do...but Harley's are cool.
You really might want to look at Honda they are cheaper too.
Is there any good sites for ATV tires pretty cheap?
I myself am a Harley girl.
Safe riden buddy.
Since you specified a FIRST bike, try to stay away from the hogs. An H-D ain't a beginners bike. When I was in the service, back when we threw rocks at each other since there were no guns yet, I had a Yamaha XS650 Special. I think it was a '77 model. I was six three and weighed just shy of 200 pounds.
Are all Harley riders old fat white guys pretending to be outlaws?
My buddies that had bikes (One of the reasons I wanted one.) all said it was too big. I laughed a them. Six months later, after I had gotten a little cocky on it and ended up in the hospital with a badly broken leg, it was their turn to laugh. (They snuck me in "pain-killers". Cans of beer in the toilet tank! Nurses wondered why I was so happy all the time!)
You really ain't gonna need to go that fast too quick, so you should really start with a smaller bike. One of the small Kaw's, or Honda's will drag you around just fine. Not very comfy, but you don't want long rides in the beginning when you are getting your muscles used to riding. (Boy, I do remember my first long ride on the Yammie. My legs were killing me! Insides of the thigh, mostly.) Don't get anything that is very uncomfortable. You won't be able to concentrate on learning anything if you are always adjusting your position for comfort. Try to find forwards, but a hiway bar will work also. I had one on the Yam.
Has anyone been in a accident lately and not being your fault?
Get a really cheap bike. You may (Not will, but may!) drop it a few times. I "soft" dropped the yammie a few times. That's where it falls over, but your arm and leg strength keeps if from actually hitting the ground very hard. You ain't gonna soft drop a hog! Plus a hog is not the most rideable bike in the world at low speeds. That's where you are gonna run into trouble until you get used to slipping the clutch and dragging a brake. (And speaking of draggin' a brake! The back brake is there for a reason, learn to use it. It's about 30% of your stopping power, and works well when you are moving slow using your right hand on the throttle while working the clutch with your left.)
For the first bike, don't go for pretty. You want your mind on learning riding skills, not being "in the zone" or doing a cruise by the local chick hangout. Think of your first bike as kind of like a Ford Pinto. Useful for a time, then time for a trade. Don't get a sport bike, don't get a barge. Get a standard and then figure out your preference from there. I always stuck with the cruiser, but I'm not a speed demon. Never was. If you like the twisties, then you want to learn more about curves and apex lines, not city traffic. (But learn it anyway. It helps.)
What kind of license do I need for a moped? (if any at all)?
I would say a 450 is the smallest you should go, and maybe a bit bigger if you find a good deal. Some of the Jap 450's make plenty of juice in a light little frame. Make sure your feet can get to the pegs and controls easily, and rest flat foot on the ground when you stop. Try to find something that has a good set of bars on it. Shoulder and back fatigue when you are learning is bad. Take a buddy when you look for your new ride. Try for a budding "wrench". If nothing else, he can do devil's advocate work if you are smitten by a poor bike.
And dont forget the gear! Safety gear is a must at the start, and it saved my foot. It's why it's still attached to what is left of my leg. I still wear leathers and a helmet. And a big 'herkin' pair of M/C boots. (Come in handy for grip if you get caught in the rain.) Even in the Florida heat, I wear it all every day. Too many buttholes out there to take any chances.
What are the advantages of having a motorcycle?
Good luck, learn well. And ride safe. Also ride happy since it's the only way to get bugs in your teeth! Anything I got you lost on, feel free to drop me a line. Like to see new riders, and like to see "safe" new riders even more.
By the way. HELLO PEOPLE! He said FIRST BIKE! Do you look before you answer?! Only Hunter gave a fairly decent answer to this.
A Harley Roadking. Its the only thing that will carry your size. And I have one for sale. A '99 Roadking with a highway cam. Email me if you want to see a picture. It's custom built.
Can anyone tell me where I can find suzuki gs125 spares?
I was 5'11 and about 220# when I first started riding and I started on a 1991 Suzuki GS500. Light nimble, powerful enough to move me around and cheap to buy/insure.I now have a suzuki 600 bandit, still reasonable to insure, relatively inexpesive.
Suzuki bandit 1200 will not run?
You won't feel as guilty tipping a $500-1000 dollar bike in a parking lot as you will a 15K harley.
I don't know anything about motorcycles...?
You may not feel like a 'biker' without the flashy chrome bike, but you will learn the skills.
What bike would you recomend ???
And remember keep the rubber side down.
Have fun on 2, ride safe.
What will be the resale value for a 1999 Hero Honda CBZ. one of the first 8 to be launched in Goa!?
Both the 2 bikes I mentioned you sit UPRIGHT they are not sportbikes.
How do you assemble a motor bike?
Kudos to rifleman, he gave you some wise advice.
Kawasaki zx 1400 or the v-max...
What should I be looking for when purchasing a cruiser/standard motorcycle?
I'd recommend staying at 50 hp or under for a first bike - I'm about your size and weight, and trust me, that's still enough power to really get you moving down the highway. I ride a Suzuki GS500 myself. I don't much like forward controls myself, so I'm not too into cruisers, but you might want to try one in the 750 cc range or a Harley Sportster and see if that feels OK.What is tha"PITCH AND CHAIN LINKAGE" for a"SUZUKI GSXR750W SRAD"?
If you really want a bike that'll feel right for you and gives you room to stretch out, check out the 650 cc dual sports. These one cylinder machines are like huge street legal dirt bikes. The Kawasaki KLR650 may be one of the best choices. I almost got that instead of my GS500, and I suspect when it's time to replace the GS I will get one.
Whats a good website that shows you how a motorcycle works , parts , ect.?
Also, I highly recommend taking lessons from a pro. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is the largest provider of these in the United States, but there are a couple others. They'll really help you get through the first parts of learning to ride.
I am 6'2" @ 270, my advice, depends on how much experience you have. And on wether you are into crotch rockets or cruisers. Crotch rockets, start off with a used 250 to 600 bike off ebay, keep it cheap and embrace the fact you will likely lay it down at least once (which is why I do not recommend your first bike being a brand new one, buy a cheap used one and move up later). later on you can move up to a 900 - 1100, should fit you pretty well. Cruisers, well hell i dunno, just stay away from the little bitty kawasakis that are shrunken. My neighbor is a freaking whale, and his ol lady too, and they cruise around on this little mini kawasaki wanna be cruiser and you can practically hear the bike praying for death.
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