Pics from Daytona...

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Originally Posted by ipeefreely

DAng thats looks fun. I've been really considering whether or not to get into bikes, i was wondering but what would you recommend as a starter bike? I was looking into something like the r6 or cbr600

If you are going to spen the money on a bike, here's what I would...in fact this is what my other half did this past Summer.


go to you local motorcycle dealer and sign up for a rider's course. They will teach you the basics, safety, and steer you towards the proper gear and all that good stuff. You will get your license through them as well. You'll get a signed card and than you just take that over to the DMV. Some insurance companies will give discounts for riders that have taken the courses.

Than go to a demo days event and drive a few different style bikes. If you want a sport bike, buy something you can grow into. Start off with a 600 or smaller. A 600 or a 250 will put you on the ground just the same if you don't respect the bike. But buying a 600 will allow you to learn casutiously and than as your riding progresses, the bike will perform with you. If you buy a 250 now, you'll have to spend morer money down the road for another bike.

Just make surer to do your homewwork firtst and take the rider's course.

[ipeefreely]

lol tim, i like that advice. HOw are you enjoying riding so far? Do you ride often? =P