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Hello, people. I just went through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's (MSF, www.riderite.net) safety course, and...very few people know about it, especially those that are not living with me. I have not discussed anything with the people that I live with because they are really against motorcycle riding. For my first bike, I would like to purchase a Suzuki SV650, which is a hugely popular standard bike, and was recommended as a first bike(http://www.suzukicycles.com/products/sv6... Anyway, I just wanted to know how to break the ice. I've told one person in the household already, and I don't think he's going to let anyone else know. It's not so much that I'm not responsible, but the people around me don't want me on one. I do want one though, already got an M1/M2 license coming in. If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. Take care, and, as the Harley moto goes, "Live to ride. Ride to live."
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Though it's really none of your business, out of respect for your friends and roommates explain to them where you're coming from. Tell them why you are interested in riding, the steps you've taken to make sure your prepared to ride safely and let that be the end of it. Don't go in looking for approval, just looking to inform them.It's your life, bud. You've got to live it on your terms. If you aren't going to do that, if you can't do that then you may have a motorcycle license but you don't have the motorcycle spirit.
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Maybe they're worried that if you get an expensive new toy you wont have the money for your rent.Adults don't need permission to do anything If you want one buy one
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Why are you so worried about what your friends think? You've done a good thing by going to the safety course. You've also done some research. So, go get it and ride.Who has rode a 2007 Yamaha R-1 that has the NEW " Throttle by wire" ??
If you find that you need the permision of your friends and roommates to do anything, you need some new friends and roommates. They are not your parents and if they have authority over you it is because you gave it to them.And you are how old? Since when do you need permission to make a purchase, of anything? If you pay your bills, don't let the roomates down not paying your share of rent, utilities, whatever you agreed to, then I say, be a man, get some balls and go buy the bike. When you come home riding it, they will know you bought a bike, and it makes you happy. If they don't like bikes, then don't talk about bikes to them, don't invade their privacy reving the motor or otherwise, showing it in their face. Enjoy and respect, both are needed in this situation.
It might be more helpful to convince yourself that YOU are your own boss, and then just tell your friends what you have decided. If they cannot be OK with you running your own life, get new friends.
Of course true friends will worry about you and want to give advice. That is good. But if they are truly trying to stop you from doing what you feel is good to do, that's grounds for change.
It sounds like you have done all the right things to be a responsible biker. Have fun.
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And you are how old?... Why care what others think? are they paying for it? Can you afford it? Or do they think you are too immature to have one?Good choice on STARTING out with an SV. I ride a GSXR 600 and its an awesome. Just because something is a 600 doesn't mean its a beginner's bike
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Don't follow, Be a leader!
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hmm...i really don't understand why people do not trust bikes...the small bikes, yes,they're not safe (http://www.boonsiew.com.my/_products/ima... the big bikes like the one you're thinking of buying is to me...safe. besides, it's the rider's attitude or way of riding(driving for cars) that matters a lot......but){kind=link}
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from what you said...i think you'll be a responsible rider.
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don't worry about it, just get one and let them deal with it. SV650 is a good learner bike, though if I could go back in time and pick a new first bike, i would have gotten a gsxr 600.Are there any Motorcycle clubs in NC?
You've convince me, you've taken the safety course, get good equipment and limit your riding to day light hours for the first few months to get the feel for the bike.It sounds like you've done everything right, you've thought this out. I don't see a problem.
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if the people you are living with arnt your parents then why worry ? let them know you took the riders course and just show up with itIm trying to find out how to get the sticker so i dont have to wear a helmet on my motorcycle?
Grow a pair and buy one. Since when do roommates and friends dictate how someone lives their life?If they won't let you ride, kill them.
permission to have a bike.......please. you don't have the confidence to buy one how do you have confidence to ride one? just sac up and go get one! hey you can always move.
The thing about life is this: you spend your entire school-bound life trying desperately to fit in with the crowd, and once you're out you spend the remainder of your life trying to be different.
You're doing things right by taking the course and shooting for an easier bike to learn on, so why do you have to get permission from everyone else to do what you want with your life?
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The people that don't want you on one are IGNORANT and most likely have never ridden before, so how can they pass judgement on you? It's up to you to be safe, not them.
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I heard all the same crap when I was in your same situation, but I had a wife that supported and trusted me. People told me, "You'll kill yourself!" or "You'll crash within a month!" Everyone had some story about a guy they knew or heard about or a story they made up about someone who died on a motorcycle, and WITHOUT EXCEPTION the rider was doing something stupid. Hitting a schoolbus while doing 65mph on a one-way street downtown, t-boning a car that pulled out in front of them when they were doing 120 on a side street, and the list goes on.
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If you do it RIGHT, your odds of not only surviving but having fun as well are very high. Just remember that you will ALWAYS lose in any accident, always wear full gear, and no matter how good you think you are even Valentino Rossi crashes, and it will take the rest of your life to learn how to ride.
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Suzuki SV650s are great bikes. I say the only way to "convince" them to "let" you buy one is ... Buy it and ride it! That's the best advice I can give. Do what makes you happy. Don't let everyone else influence your decisions. You did well by taking the safety course first.What does Suzuki "RGV" stand for?
Why would you need approval?If we wait for everyone to agree before moving, we will most likely always stand still!
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Maybe you should ask mommy, your an adult and you need to ask permission on what to spend your money on, come-on. I hope your not riding the city bus because they won't let you buy a Chevy.Do your thing and piss on them, they don't pay your bills.
You don't need permission from your roomates or friends to buy a bike! That is one of the craziest things I have heard! You are an adult, you were smart and took the safety course (which I can't wait to do!!), I'm sure you are responsible enough to be able to pay rent and pay for the bike as well...there is no need to worry about what they think!
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It is your money and your decision. I could see if you were under 18 and living at home, then there could be issues with parents and all.but roomates and friends? Don't let them stop you from doing what you want!
If they say some garbage about not wanting to be friends or roomates anymore, then they are not really good friends are they? A good friend would want you to be happy. Sure, they are concerned due to the danger factor, but riding in a car is dangerous too!
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So go out and get your bike and enjoy it! :-)
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It's your life and your decision. If you don't feel the same way as they say, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Don't let your license go to waste.
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I can not imagine this ever being a problem. If you are a fully capable (financially, physically and mentally) adult, then you do not need permission from anyone. I have ridden the sv650, not a bad ride. Go for it.More Questions & Answers ...
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