mrfry Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 New guy here. I'm looking into getting my first bike to help save gas this summer. I look forward to being a part of the forum and motorcycle world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Welcome aboard. If you don't have your endorsement already, check out the basic rider course:http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/basic_rider.stmWhen you're done with the class, you get a certificate to go get your endorsement instead of having to take the test. Plus, you'll learn a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfry Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Ok thanks for the info =). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Bienvenidos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Welcome! I agree, take the course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 make sure your first bike is at least a 1000cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 :welcome: to OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Welcome to OR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhondas Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Welcome to OR. +1 on the rider course. But to bring you back down to reality, you won't save $ on gas by buying a bike.(you can use this excuse to your better half/s.o. if necessary) Spending $500-$9k on a bike to save $ on gas doesn't work out until about 2-3years at the earliest. I could do the math for you if necessary...my regular car only gets about 12mpg & bike gets about 42mpg....but unless you are driving 50-75 miles per day, 5 days a week, and rode April thru Nov. Mon-Sat rain or shine, it will take some time to break even on the purchase price of the bike and all the related gear that is associated with it. So, buy the bike, take the course, go out and have fun riding, and keep telling her how much $ you are saving by riding the bike instead of driving the car/truck/suv. She can relate..... didn't she buy that expensive dress and matching shoes that she will only wear once or twice a year because they were on sale @ 30% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I have a great beginner bike for sale, $1200. Gets 46 mpg, fun to ride and comfortable. Pm if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 welcome and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cp09r1 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 welcome and good luck on trying to buy a new bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red1993sol Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Welcome. The rider course is a good way to learn the basic fundamentals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfry Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Gas saving is quite a good excuse for me to get a bike . I do drive about 30-50 miles a day tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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