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Question: Motorcycle question please help?

(Posted by: Kobe on 2010-03-09 13:15:04)

I am looking to get my first motorcycle, i am twenty and my parents say i cant start off on a crotch rocket. can u suggest some good sites to find bikes on and also good starting bikes. my range is about 2500 dollars but a little above or below is fine. i am looking for something like an yamaha enduro or something like that. when i search for dirt bikes like those how do i tell if there street legal or not and stuff like that. any help will be appreciated

Posted by: Dimo J on 2010-03-09, 15:58:09

A dual-purpose dual-sport enduro scrambler etc. on/ off road bike is an *excellent* first bike. Buy from within your State and only if it has current registration.

Posted by: Biker for life on 2010-03-09, 13:18:36

If it has a headlight and turn signals, it is probably street legal. You should try starting off on a medium size cruiser bike like a Yamaha V-star 650-1100

Posted by: James on 2010-03-09, 14:40:26

So long as you are tall enough, start with an enduro. They are nice and light compared to streetbikes. Any street-legal model will feature head- and tail-lights, brake light, turn signals, horn and a license plate bracket. One of the models I teach with is the Kawasaki Sherpa 250, and it would make a good in-town bike once you replace the knobbies with street tires. I would guess that all the manufacturers would have something similar. When you buy, make sure you get the proper paperwork with the bike. Dirtbikes also survive the occasional crash much better than streetbikes, and generally have durable clutches to learn shifting on. Obviously, your budget dictates a used bike, but that's actually good news: Most novices will drop their bike once or twice, and it's WAY better to drop a used one than a shiny new one straight off the showroom floor. If you don't have the inseam to handle an enduro, then look at smaller standards or cruisers: Honda Rebel 250; Kawasaki Eliminator 125; Honda GN 125; Suzuki 250, etc. BUT, BEFORE you buy, take a training course. You will have the opportunity to try several bikes if you wish, so that you have some basis for making a buying decision later. Also, in your budget, don't forget the importance of a good helmet and riding gear.

Posted by: Duke of URL on 2010-03-09, 16:50:31

Learn what motorcycling is all about. Read up. Listen up. Pay attention. Base your decision on your own research. Here's a good start: en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ Motorcycle When you're ready to learn, the MSF course can help you. The nice thing about the beginner course is you are provided with a machine, and over the 15 hours of classroom and course time you'll be able to decide whether you can ride, or whether you even want to ride. msf-usa.org/

Posted by: Billy on 2010-03-11, 06:29:14

Agreed, The MSF course is amazing. I think all new riders should take it. You'll also be able to test out the bikes they have there, and its relatively cheap and they sometimes provide you with your license after just 3 days of training. Dual-purpose bikes are the "street-legal dirt bikes " you were looking for. Honestly, I've had great luck with craigslist looking for bikes near me. beware of the scammers though. Make sure you actually get hands-on with the bike and do everything in person. They aren't going to ship the bike to you from africa, but they will accept your money... lol.