Interested in getting my license/starter bike
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What kind of bike/riding are you looking to do to start?!
Check out NIU classes.....They are free, and accept donations....They are prob all filled up but you can go and try to get in on the class as a stand in, for the no shows....
You just need to wear boths and bring gloves and something to eat and drink....They supply the bikes and helmets if you dont have a lid....
Fri is class day, sat is class and ride, and sunday is written test, and riding test
Check out NIU classes.....They are free, and accept donations....They are prob all filled up but you can go and try to get in on the class as a stand in, for the no shows....
You just need to wear boths and bring gloves and something to eat and drink....They supply the bikes and helmets if you dont have a lid....
Fri is class day, sat is class and ride, and sunday is written test, and riding test
I was thinking of getting something along the lines of a 250 or a 400 just for 'puttering around' on. Riding on ATV's this weekend reminded me how amazing 'open air' riding feels, so it'd be nice for just cruising/commuting. I don't like Harleys/cruser bikes, I'd want something like I mentioned earlier such as a Ninja/sportier bike
What do you mean 'wear boths'
When I learned to ride I just wore my hiking boots. Did one of the IL Motorcycle Rider Program things. Haven't had the money to get a bike yet, but when I do I will be able to ride one.
http://www.mrp.uiuc.edu/selectCourse.asp There are plenty of standby slots open (if a person who had a spot doesn't show you take their place). There are only a few open confirmed spots left. Best time to get a spot is February, when they release the calendar for that season.
http://www.mrp.uiuc.edu/selectCourse.asp There are plenty of standby slots open (if a person who had a spot doesn't show you take their place). There are only a few open confirmed spots left. Best time to get a spot is February, when they release the calendar for that season.
Sport bikes are the hotness but the newer and larger they get, the harder they are to manuver in tight areas and visibility is hindered by the riding stance. (Hunched over the tank.) They can be the most fun to ride but the most dangerous to start on.
As Riski said, a 500cc sized bike will get you enough power to go somewhere but not get you into trouble. Consider a bike with a more upright riding stance, perhaps an older "Muscle" type bike like an early 80's KZ750 or CB750 Sport. They are larger motors yet smaller frame bikes that have decent power and great manuverability in city traffic. They are also cheaper and classic; it would be like driving a late 60's muscle car...but for bikes.
Another option could be to go with a dual-sport bike, something you can go off-road with.
As Riski said, a 500cc sized bike will get you enough power to go somewhere but not get you into trouble. Consider a bike with a more upright riding stance, perhaps an older "Muscle" type bike like an early 80's KZ750 or CB750 Sport. They are larger motors yet smaller frame bikes that have decent power and great manuverability in city traffic. They are also cheaper and classic; it would be like driving a late 60's muscle car...but for bikes.
Another option could be to go with a dual-sport bike, something you can go off-road with.
If I'm buying a used starter bike, I'd like to spend $1500-2000 most likely. Then if I like it enough, next season I will drop a some decent money on a nicer bike.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/1828486113.html
trade your truck, fix it up, sell it make some cash and buy a lil 600!
trade your truck, fix it up, sell it make some cash and buy a lil 600!
Get this one, and I have all the parts to fix it up as new as well....
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1827359235.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1827359235.html
This guy knows what's upmy buddy took a class at College of Dupage and he really enjoyed it. i guess its probably like 3-400 dollars. thats a typical class at COD. get a hayabusa. thats cheap and beginner
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