Good luck Tom. I hope you have better conditions in NJ than here in CA. My brother and sister in-law were almost killed on their bike many years back. They were smacked from behind while exiting the highway at about 40mph. People here just don't see motorcycles and when they do they don't respect the people who ride.
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Awesome to see other riders on here.
Personally, only you can find the bike that you're comfortable with and feel is the right size. I would suggest something in the 80's to 90's Universal Japanese Motorcycle, maybe in the 400 to 750cc (depends on your size and planned type of riding). There's a lot of great running, reasonable mileage bikes available that are great to learn on.
I started out with an '81 KZ440, moved to a '02 Honda Shadow (couldn't stand the cruiser laid back seating style on the highway for long periods), and just bought a used '00 ZR-7 naked "sportbike". It has a layout similar to the upright seating position of a Kawasaki Concours.
Personally, only you can find the bike that you're comfortable with and feel is the right size. I would suggest something in the 80's to 90's Universal Japanese Motorcycle, maybe in the 400 to 750cc (depends on your size and planned type of riding). There's a lot of great running, reasonable mileage bikes available that are great to learn on.
I started out with an '81 KZ440, moved to a '02 Honda Shadow (couldn't stand the cruiser laid back seating style on the highway for long periods), and just bought a used '00 ZR-7 naked "sportbike". It has a layout similar to the upright seating position of a Kawasaki Concours.
I'm a huge fan of the MSF courses. Did their BRC to get the license, then did the intermediate and advanced later on. I'm actually considering becomming an instructor now I believe in their methods so much.
My first bike was a Suzuki SV650. Great to learn on (wife had one to learn on too!)
Spend the bucks to get a good helmet and riding jacket. A full suit (Aerostitch Roadcrafter) and helmet literally saved my life 4 years ago. The $$ are well worth it when you got tossed on the freeway!
My first bike was a Suzuki SV650. Great to learn on (wife had one to learn on too!)
Spend the bucks to get a good helmet and riding jacket. A full suit (Aerostitch Roadcrafter) and helmet literally saved my life 4 years ago. The $$ are well worth it when you got tossed on the freeway!
I strongly agree with that comment. I've seen more people who haven't walked away relatively unscathed with only a few pieces of clothes to replace versus an outlook of surgery and hospital visits (or worse).
Got mine off Craigslist for $200. Came with a brand new helmet and a manual. Josh and I came up with a great custom paint scheme that I'll reveal when it's done.
TYLER
caudio51
BoM Nov '05; Mar '06
What a moron that guy is....
Well tonight is the start of the MSF class. I went out and picked up a pair of gloves for the class.
http://www.alpinestars.com/SPS_Gloves/pd/np/141/p/355903.html
http://www.alpinestars.com/_lp/2007catalog/spsglove.pdf
Well tonight is the start of the MSF class. I went out and picked up a pair of gloves for the class.
http://www.alpinestars.com/SPS_Gloves/pd/np/141/p/355903.html
http://www.alpinestars.com/_lp/2007catalog/spsglove.pdf
Let the fun begin! A friend recently took the MSF to begin her riding career and told me she put 21 miles on her bike in that day and one half range riding. Thats a lot of riding in a very small area. Also mentioned she wanted her Iron Butt certificate for the sore bumm??????? Told her gotta do more than 21 miles. :dunno:
