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What would be a good beginner motorcycle for a first time rider like me.?


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pashaafanasiev@sbcglobal.
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: What would be a good beginner motorcycle for a first time rider like me.?

My name is Vlad I am almost 20 years old I am 6'2 160 pounds and I always wanted a motorcycle. But I never got a cahnce to ride an actual street bike, because it was a forbiden thing in my parents house. I always had interest in the yamaha fz6 its 600cc power its upright comfortable seating. Also the Kawasaki 500r also looks cool comfortable, and its 500cc v twin has the the power for a bigginer like me. But some say that 600cc is too much for me. Keep in mind that the closest thing I rode to a motor cycle was a 50cc mini bike and a honda 250 three wheeler I got it up to second gear. So does anyone have any recommendation of what would be a great beginner bike for me eventually I would need more power than a 250cc or even 500cc. I don't plan to do wheely's and stoppies I just want to ride safe with the wind in my face. So what would be a good enjoyable,comfortable, street bike for me?

Pilgrim
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject:

You named some good motorcycles.It's not so much the motorcycle you get as much as it is how responsible you ride it. Power can get you into trouble in a quick hurry, but it's also your best safety feature as well. As you ride, you already see what's in front of you, and what's behind you can easily make a deep impression on you. Often grabbing a handful of throttle can get you out of trouble while brakes often leave you in harm's way.The bad thing about sport bikes is ego. Having some squid pull up next to you makes you feel like you have to show off so your ego won't get damaged. You're 6'2", and I know tall guys don't have as many ego issues as little guys, but you are 20 years old. If you have ego issues, don't get a sport bike. Myself personally, I don't like V-twins alot. I prefer horizontally opposed twins. They're simple to work on, and last longer. I have owned transverse fours and they work well, but for my money the low center of gravity of an opposed twin can't be beat. Hope you enjoy riding.

tatonka442
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

Go for the 600 Yamaha until you learn to ride, then go bigger. It is a fantasy to think the smaller bikes are easier to ride!

Tom C
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject:

well if you are new to riding motorcycles a honda rebel would be a good bike to start with. then after you get better at riding and gain more experience you can move up to a bigger bike like a ninja or some thing along those line's.

skatingisexcellent
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject:

for your first bike i wouldn't get anything bigger than 250 cc. especially if you have to do a road test to get your motorcycle drivers license. look for a nice used one. once you get comfortable with it, get a bigger one.

bikernoj
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject:

Your age will be a huge detriment to your insurance on any sportbike, but the FZ6 would probably be reasonable. Your height and weight don't have much to do with riding, unless you are over 250lbs and want something that fits your belly (like a Harley).The FZ6 has a decent engine, and isn't tuned for such a big top end as it's racing siblings. If you can find a used one, then go for it. The SV650/S or Ninja 650R are also great bikes along the same lines as the FZ6, so don't count them out.Now to the disturbing part: you need to take a rider course from MSF or a similar motorcycle instruction school to learn how to ride. Motorcycles are NOT intuitive, and require special skills that need to be practiced for a long time before they become second nature (and that familiarity is what will save your life). You also need to wear proper gear, including a FULL FACE helmet on EVERY ride, and that means NO wind in your face, sorry.

KingRigo
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject:

alright the bikes that you listed where all good bikes but if you want something powerful and or if you dont wanna waste money on getting a starter and then getting the bike you want go to the nearest harley davidson and they have riding lessons so you jus pay to learn and then get the bike that you want instead of bying 2 bikes

BYOB Kenobi
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

I don't believe in starter bikes because you should never buy something small for fear that something bigger will get you hurt.You need to size the bike properly. Find a bike that you can sit on comfortably with your feet on the ground. Then have someone straddle the front tire to see if you can reach the controlls easily and comfortably. IF that's a 2000cc freakishly large bike or a 200cc little guy... it really doesn't matter.

Bad Company
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:30 am Post subject:

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