sciongirl Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hey guys and gals. I have been thinking about bikes for a long time and really want to get one but I have no idea about where to start. I can tell you I've never been on one.. so no, never driven one either. I have been on dirt bikes (little Yamaha 80 back in the day) but that's it. I recently was involved in a bad car accident so I'm nervous about other drivers... not sure If I make a good candidate for a rider but I'm trying to learn.Any ideas for a first time rider? And a small girl? I know I'd want something used but no idea on anything else...Go easy on me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 take the msf course. you'll get to practice on smaller bike and it will teach you all the basics. once you complete the course, you'll know if you're ready to make the leap into the awesomeworld of motorcycles and biker gangs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Go easy on me!!Always!! Ninjachk08 may be getting ready to sell her 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Always!! Ninjack08 may be getting ready to sell her 250 i was told to not get the 250 because i'll out grow it and want something bigger... is that something i'd really grow out of? or not want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 +1 for the MSF course. Best $25 you'll ever spend.And to the darkside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 +1 for the MSF course. Best $25 you'll ever spend.And to the darkside.hey satan! thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 This is a great site for information. Lots of these folks know what they are talking about.....the rest of us....well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 i was told to not get the 250 because i'll out grow it and want something bigger... is that something i'd really grow out of? or not want?So you're saying size matters to you?!? Like WhoDey said.....Take the MSF first. That'll give you basic riding skills since you've never even been on a bike. It ain't like ridin' a bicycle. Then you can see if it's for you, plus they use smaller bikes there, so you'll get a feel for those as well. You can always trade up once you outgrow the 250. I always here great things about Suzuki's SV650 as a starter bike too. Enough power & great handling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Welcome! How tall are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Welcome to the better forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 i'm 5'6 125lbs... i dont want a bike that's like 400lbs heheok.. i'll look up this MSF course thingie.. thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/You want the "Basic Rider" course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 i'm 5'6 125lbs... since you went there, we need pictures...I'm not an expert leg humper so they had btter be naughty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 i'm 5'6 125lbs... i dont want a bike that's like 400lbs heheok.. i'll look up this MSF course thingie.. thanks everyone!Oh you aren't that short! I thought you were talking like 5 foot... My g/f is about the same size and she handles her ex500 pretty well...although it is a bit heavy. Like everyone else said, check out the MSF course http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/brc.htm you might have a tough time getting in this summer because the classes book up fast but you can always just show up and hope there is an opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 and get a 250. It's pretty much your only option that doesn't weigh 400 lbs. It's a lot easier to get comfortable riding when your not intimidated by your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 since you went there, we need pictures...I'm not an expert leg humper so they had btter be naughty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Get something bigger than what you think you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I keed I keed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 since you went there, we need pictures...I'm not an expert leg humper so they had btter be naughty Sit boy, SIT. Now stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Get something bigger than what you think you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 :fruit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 :fruit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 i'm looking at that basic rider site now, lots of good info there. i might just try and show up and see if i can get in. im sure someone wont show up..and im not a model so no pics.. sorry lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 haha, thats prolly one of the best pic refusal answers I have seen in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.