Wanting to get a bike.

[PocaFocus]

so I want to get a bike really soon but every one is saying I will kill myself on a crotch rocket, so I am thinking about a cruiser. I am 5'10 , about 160 I don't want anything to big. suggestions?

[Mark]

yeah I have kept myself from getting a bike for the longest time so I can stick around for a little while. hehe. Im sure eventually I will get one... A cruiser would probably be a good start. I dont know enough about them to give you any good suggestions though.

[chaser]

gsxr750.... Great starter bike IMO..... No matter what you get, its got 2 wheels and is a lot smller than the average vechicle. So how is a cruiser safer than a crotch rocket? Just because it isn't as fast doesn't mean anything. I drive the slowest thing on this board, but if I get hit by an 18 wheeler I've got just as much chance of surviving as anyone else...

Just suck it up nancy, buy a crotch rocket while you can. You'll eventually get married, and you can just as much kiss it goodbye then....

[lsvtechatch]

gsxr750.... Great starter bike IMO..... No matter what you get, its got 2 wheels and is a lot smller than the average vechicle. So how is a cruiser safer than a crotch rocket? Just because it isn't as fast doesn't mean anything. I drive the slowest thing on this board, but if I get hit by an 18 wheeler I've got just as much chance of surviving as anyone else...

Just suck it up nancy, buy a crotch rocket while you can. You'll eventually get married, and you can just as much kiss it goodbye then....

this is the WORST advice i have ever heard.... Do not start with 750 unless it is a 1990s model... get a newer 600

[chaser]

what's wrong with a 750. Same size, more power. Not too big to start off with not too small that youll grow out of it in a few months.

[lsvtechatch]

what's wrong with a 750. Same size, more power. Not too big to start off with not too small that youll grow out of it in a few months.

think about it... same size MORE POWER.... this is his first bike!!! thats like giving newb a vette with stock engine and a noob a vette with a lingenfelter setup on it..... anyways to each his own

[Matticus]

I don't suggest you start out with even a new 600 LOL If you want a 600, get a used early 2000 model or something. IONO I think a gsxr 750 is a bit much for someone who has never riden a bike. LOL

[shftyazn]

i would suggest a Hayabusa 1300 turbo! just go all the way w/ it mang! :beavisbutthead:

[Mark]

i would suggest a Hayabusa 1300 turbo! just go all the way w/ it mang! :beavisbutthead:

:D

[Ryan]

Ninja 650r. Light, vtwin, reliable, inexpensive, good style, and a bike that from what I've read will alow you to grow.

[chaser]

See, Ryan has the right idea... a bike that will allow you to grow. My cousin's first bike was a 600. He had it for 3 months then wanted something bigger because he was ready for it.

I'm not saying that I'm right or anything, just putting in my 2 cents.

[beckertb]

From an old guy who probably has 200k miles of riding bikes, get something small, an EX500 or SV650 or if you want a cruiser something in the 750-800 cc range. In a year, if you decide you like riding and you have proven yourself, step up to a bigger bike. Also, the first bike--buy one used--maybe one with some scratches/cracked panels, etc. You are most likely going to drop it or have a low speed slide anyway. No reason to get a new bike and tear it up. I traded a guy out of a Kawasaki 800 the other day that would be a pretty good bike for a beginner. Hit me if you want to take a look.

Good luck,

Ben

[Ryan]

The sv650 and ninja 650r are in the same category, except the ninja has a fairing for the same price as a base sv w/out a fairing. I came so close to buying one last month, but then I remembered how broke I am......haha

[PocaFocus]

I think I want a crotch rocket. i want something around the 600 range. I just have no clue I guss I am going to start looking for what Ben suggested.

[AEguy]

From an old guy who probably has 200k miles of riding bikes, get something small, an EX500 or SV650 or if you want a cruiser something in the 750-800 cc range. In a year, if you decide you like riding and you have proven yourself, step up to a bigger bike. Also, the first bike--buy one used--maybe one with some scratches/cracked panels, etc. You are most likely going to drop it or have a low speed slide anyway. No reason to get a new bike and tear it up. I traded a guy out of a Kawasaki 800 the other day that would be a pretty good bike for a beginner. Hit me if you want to take a look.

Good luck,

Ben

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[Magnus]

First time i hit 150mph on a bike was when i decided to sell it.
No fucking way in hell i'm going to let a rock the size of a golf ball, or a wild animal end my life.
Made a few trips between beaumont and groves, and just decided i didn't want other drivers having that MUCH control of my life.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/godmagnus/bike1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/godmagnus/bike5.jpg

[baller_mexican]

want a bike then get a busa..lo j/k trey.. the bandit shall treat you well if you talk to it nice at night..

[JustaSloWgn]

r6 is a nice bike in the 600cc range imo get alot for your money

[Speedy]

gsxr750.... Great starter bike IMO..... No matter what you get, its got 2 wheels and is a lot smller than the average vechicle. So how is a cruiser safer than a crotch rocket? Just because it isn't as fast doesn't mean anything. I drive the slowest thing on this board, but if I get hit by an 18 wheeler I've got just as much chance of surviving as anyone else...

Just suck it up nancy, buy a crotch rocket while you can. You'll eventually get married, and you can just as much kiss it goodbye then....

Never had a bike have you? I started on a 2003 Yamaha R6 and in 2006 moved up to a Suzuki GSX-R1000. I was scared to death the first time I took the R6 out, but if you take in easy a 600 will be fine. All my friends started on 600's. People say you will outgrow a 600 but thats not true. Most people can't ride a supersport 600 to 75% of it potential. I got my 1000 beacause it was a bigger bike and I feel more comfortable on it or else I would still have my R6. Just buy your gear (and wear it) and have fun. Hit me up when you get it and we'll ride.

[pooprajoe]

Just suck it up nancy, buy a crotch rocket while you can. You'll eventually get married, and you can just as much kiss it goodbye then....

hey buddy I"m married and plan on getting my first bike soon. probably a gsxr 750 or something bigger soon. lifes not over, lol just told her I'm gonna just it for work though since gas is so high.

[Matticus]

hey buddy I"m married and plan on getting my first bike soon. probably a gsxr 750 or something bigger soon. lifes not over, lol just told her I'm gonna just it for work though since gas is so high.

Why don't you finish a car first?

[pooprajoe]

yar yar yar.... motors done dude finally I just finished the other night and trying to find someone that can help with an engine hoist and a truck.