Motorcycle Questions

[SomethingClever]

As others have mentioned, look for a solid used bike that starts and runs reliably for your first model.

My first bike was a 1981 Yamaha Maxim 550 which I bought for $800. It was plenty fast and fun for a first bike.

You need to pass a drive test to get your motorcycle endorsement, but most states will waive this if you pass the safety course. Take the course unless you have a great friend with a cheap bike that they are willing to teach you on. You can usually get a motorcycle "permit" by just passing the knowledge test.

As others have said... helmet, thick pants, solid shoes.

I like to wear T-shirts when it's hot out, but I know I shouldn't....

[oddjob]

look into getting a 70s honda CB or a BMW. between $1-4k. both are very good motorcycles. take the motorcycle safety course.

also, make sure you get a helmet that fits good. don't skimp on the helmet. the better the fit, the more likely you will wear it (if your state doesn't have helmet laws.

[oddjob]

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push right bar to turn right, pus hthe left bar to turn left

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what kind of motorcycle turns right when you push the right bar?

[Edge34]

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push right bar to turn right, pus hthe left bar to turn left

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what kind of motorcycle turns right when you push the right bar?

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All of them. Ever ridden?

The thing is, while you CAN turn the "normal" way, if you push down on the right handlebar, you turn right, and vice versa.

[willie]

yeah they all do, it's called countersteering

it's more prominent at average speeds- in a parking lot it's more like a bicycle though.


take the course, get the gear- and freakin wear it. regardless of how hot is it out- it's waaaay more comfortable than roadrash.

new enough.com

this place carries overstocked stuff and some used stuff as well

they got me covered early relatively cheap, got a jacket for 150, gloves for 75ishhh, boots for around 100. saved me a lot of money and kept me protected at the same time.

happy motoring

[Ray Zee]

i got over 200,000 miles on the things on road and off. you will

fall over some times
hit things hard some times
find people wont see you and cut you off
have lots of fun in the sun
hate the rain
learn alot about bikes
bleed once in awhile
increase you chance of dying greatly
love your bike


older bikes always have problems and arent worth getting too far from home with them.

[Mat Sklansky]

The first time I was ever on a motorcycle, it was yours. I don't know if you remember.

Anyway, does anyone have any recommendations for good rides in the vegas area aside from redrock and valley of fire?

[The Goober]

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look into getting a 70s honda CB or a BMW.

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I've spent the last 2 weeks trying to get my new (to me) 73 cb350 twin up and running.


(not mine, but looks just like it)

bought it for $400, will probably put less than $20 worth of parts into it when its all said and done. Not a bike I'd recommend, though, unless you enjoy working on it as well as riding it (which I do). This is my first bike and I know that I will appreciate her all the more once she finally runs right. Not really enough power for the highway, but that's just fine with me.

[Mat Sklansky]

I just recently got my 2nd motorcycle after a ten year break. When shopping, I found this site informative: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/school.htm

[Ray Zee]

yea i remember. david took you on my bike in reno back in the 80's when you were a little snot nosed kid. i should have smacked you before you grew up and got bigger than me. i lost my chance. now adays i am down to two bikes. a yamaha 350 off road and a harley ive had for 12 years.

a good ride is up in utah around panguitch. you might have to haul the bike up there but its really nice around there.