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Naturally, I Want A Motorbike
Posted on 8/9/15 at 2:48 am
Posted on 8/9/15 at 2:48 am
Everybody wants a motorbike to a certain degree, and anybody who disagrees with me is a lying sack of shite. It might not be something you think about or even consider as a possibility, but deep down inside you know you want one......well I'm ready to pull the trigger. Buddy of mine's got a 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 Classic with 14,000 miles on it and two new tires and said he'd sell it to me for 1500. I am a complete beginner, so I need some opinions and expertise from those who know these things. Is it a good buy/good bike for a starter bike? Thanks yall
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Posted on 8/9/15 at 2:52 am to JeanPierre
I do not want a motor bike and never will want a motor bike
Posted on 8/9/15 at 2:53 am to JeanPierre
quote:U need to hang around until daylight - our resident biker, mud checker, grannies jeans wearing and self proclaimed badass biker Darth will give you some info on this rig - good luck
I am a complete beginner, so I need some opinions and expertise from those who know these things. Is it a good buy/good bike for a starter bike? Thanks yall
Posted on 8/9/15 at 2:54 am to skinny domino
Cool I'll do that......Hey Walt, not even a little teeny bit?
This post was edited on 8/9/15 at 2:56 am
Posted on 8/9/15 at 2:57 am to JeanPierre
No
Had a friend die riding one. Just seems like a death wish
Had a friend die riding one. Just seems like a death wish
Posted on 8/9/15 at 2:59 am to Walt OReilly
I hear ya. I had a friend die on one too and it sucks so bad. I know all the risks and have accepted them. I just can't deal with the thought of something takin me out the game before I can ride a little. I feel that way about most I the risks I take. Seems like living is a death wish
Posted on 8/9/15 at 3:15 am to JeanPierre
That's a fair price for that bike and it will be a good one for you to learn on. Ride safe.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 3:22 am to JeanPierre
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Naturally, I Want A Motorbike
Congrats on speeding your death up a bit.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 5:50 am to JeanPierre
Good reliable bikes but you are gonna want something bigger.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 6:35 am to JeanPierre
If he has maintained the bike and it has no immediate needs, that is a good price and a great bike to learn on.
Take it from me and buy a small displacement bike to learn. Do not listen to people who tell you that you will "outgrow" the bike in 6 months. There is nothing more dangerous than a rookie on a liter bike.
I rode dirt bikes for years then I rode a 250cc street bike for a year and now I am riding a DRZ 400s. I am no where near the level of skill that I need to be.in order to handle a bigger bike. I think your bike may be a little overpowered to start but you can just choose to take it very easy.
Have fun and stay on 2 lane roads. Watch for people turning left in front of you and you will be fine. It's the most fun you can have with clothes on.
Take it from me and buy a small displacement bike to learn. Do not listen to people who tell you that you will "outgrow" the bike in 6 months. There is nothing more dangerous than a rookie on a liter bike.
I rode dirt bikes for years then I rode a 250cc street bike for a year and now I am riding a DRZ 400s. I am no where near the level of skill that I need to be.in order to handle a bigger bike. I think your bike may be a little overpowered to start but you can just choose to take it very easy.
Have fun and stay on 2 lane roads. Watch for people turning left in front of you and you will be fine. It's the most fun you can have with clothes on.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 7:13 am to JeanPierre
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Posted on 8/9/15 at 7:43 am to JeanPierre
Get a good helmet, and with that medical and life/burial insurance.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 7:44 am to JeanPierre
I do not ever want a motorbike. I need 4 wheels.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 7:49 am to Restomod
650 is a lot of bike for a begginer. You need to take a training course, it's around 100 dollars but worth it. Start out slow and always wear your helmet. Nobody will think your cool/good looking/ sexy/ dare devil/ whatever you come up with in your mind when riding a bike.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 7:58 am to JeanPierre
Dirt bikes are safer. Start there.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:25 am to BCMCubs
Cager4Life.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:31 am to JeanPierre
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:34 am to JeanPierre
before you go and make love to a telephone pole
go to your local community college and take a motorcycle safety course
it will save your life
mine was free, a 25 dollar donation to hold the spot and the option to donate to the cause, so I did.
it was worth a lot more
and the 650 is the minumum you should get...so yeah, you're ok there. can't beat the price.....but take that course
you'll thank me after
go to your local community college and take a motorcycle safety course
it will save your life
mine was free, a 25 dollar donation to hold the spot and the option to donate to the cause, so I did.
it was worth a lot more
and the 650 is the minumum you should get...so yeah, you're ok there. can't beat the price.....but take that course
you'll thank me after
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:41 am to JeanPierre
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Seems like living is a death wish
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:46 am to JeanPierre
Listen to what others have told you you here. Go find a rider's learning course and take it. That needs to be step one. After that, stick to secondary roads and less traveled road until you're comfortable with it. And always be aware of your surroundings. Assume any car you see doesn't see you. Just stay safe, keep the shiney side up, and enjoy the road.
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