| yearroundrider |
12-09-2007 02:15 PM |
Wow, this question brings me back to the days when I was first looking. As flashy as those sport bikes look right now, it'll be a sobering experience when you figure in the full coverage insurance you're gonna need for financing one of those things. If you don't have any experience riding try to borrow a friends dirt bike. That way your shifting will be better, you'll have better braking coordination, and the balance will be better for when you transition to street. Do yourself a favor too, take an MSF appoved class, and skip the DMV test cuz they don't show you squat about what you're going to be up against out there! I know people on here will try to tell you to buy this bike or that bike, but buying a bike is highly personal and some models that appeal to people will be hated by others. Whatever bike you get, remember all that speed is controlled by your right wrist. If you keep it in check, you'll be okay. If you get out of control with it, your chances of ending up in the hospital or in the morgue increase substantially. I've been riding for a while (as I'm sure most people who answer back to this have been in the saddle for some time too) and trust me when I say I've seen a lot of riders come and go. Some of it was from situations beyond their control, but most of the accidents were their own faults. Motorcycling is awesome and I'll be doing this until I'm so old I can't even lift the bike off the sidestand anymore. But I understand the risks too, having been involved in 2 accidents of my own (1 involved freshly painted traffic lines, the other was from bambi using me as target practice). Use good gear! A DOT/Snell certified helmet and good riding jackets and gloves are a must. Don't cheap out on this part. See you out on the road.
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