All this warm weather makes me want a bike

[c-royy]

Every day I see people riding around on motorcycles and I'm getting very jealous haha. I used to ride dirt bikes and four wheelers relgiously, but have no place to ride now. I'd love to get back on a bike, but don't know if I could even afford it. I'm currently 18, but probably wouldn't be getting a bike till my is300 is paid off which is going to be at least a year from now. I have one at fault accident, (black ice shouldn't be at fault imo ) and a 65 in a 55. I would probably get a ninja 250r or a 650r, sv650s, or fz6 if I felt confident. The 250 would be a better choice because of lower insurance, but just how much do you think I could expect to pay a year? Oh and the msf course would be a definant. Thanks a bunch fellow tst members.

[Got Insulin?]

You can find a decent bike for less than $1000 these days with CL, and usually turn it over for as much as you bought it for. Call around for insurance, I bundled mine in with my regular insurance on my car and paid like 250 a year.

[AWD GS]

i just picked up an R6 and im only paying 275 a year with only liability (obviously though i have medical and everything else set high) but then again im closing in on 30 so its going to be cheaper for me.

IMO i would say not to start out on a 250 because while it is a good beginner bike, you grow out of it fast.

[Ds650rida]

Originally Posted by AWD GS

IMO i would say not to start out on a 250 because while it is a good beginner bike, you grow out of it fast.

that's horrible advice.

99% of the time a 250 can be resold for as much or more than what it was purchased for. Although you grow out of it quickly, it's a stepping stone none the less.

[AWD GS]

Originally Posted by Ds650rida

that's horrible advice.

99% of the time a 250 can be resold for as much or more than what it was purchased for. Although you grow out of it quickly, it's a stepping stone none the less.

maybe im a little confused, where did i mention anything about resale of the bike? also thanks for confirming my "horrible advice" about growing out of it quickly.

[jpalamar]

Originally Posted by AWD GS

i just picked up an R6 and im only paying 275 a year with only liability (obviously though i have medical and everything else set high) but then again im closing in on 30 so its going to be cheaper for me.

IMO i would say not to start out on a 250 because while it is a good beginner bike, you grow out of it fast.

People don't outgrow 250s... they just think they do. I can guarentee a good rider on a 250 will smoke most people on their 600s. I got a bigger bike because I wanted a bigger bike, not because I maxed my skills on the 250.

[StreetEG]

250s are the worst. Get a sv650--- so even though youre on a bitch bike it doesnt sound like one.

[94503]

get a harley

[StreetEG]

... when your forty

[Got Insulin?]

Originally Posted by 94503

get a harley

I work for Harley and still think that most of them are junk. Ridiculous pricing for piss-poor horsepower from an antiquated design, coupled with self destructive tendencies from "lugging" (and I use that term loosely and with the utmost sarcasm).

Literally, unless you're buying a touring bike, and even then, you're just burning money on a Harley.

The SV650 might be a bitch bike, but it's got great balance and half-decent performance for its' size. Plus, they're easily flippable for nearly as much as you paid for them as they seem to be a great started bike for track days.

[crazy2sin]

Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

I work for Harley and still think that most of them are junk. Ridiculous pricing for piss-poor horsepower from an antiquated design, coupled with self destructive tendencies from "lugging" (and I use that term loosely and with the utmost sarcasm).

Literally, unless you're buying a touring bike, and even then, you're just burning money on a Harley.

The SV650 might be a bitch bike, but it's got great balance and half-decent performance for its' size. Plus, they're easily flippable for nearly as much as you paid for them as they seem to be a great started bike for track days.

I agree for the most part, it's a iconic thing. Minus my bike, v rod, which most Harley riders don't consider a Harley. It's quite funny how most Harley riders snub their noses at the vrods.

[jpalamar]

I'm not a fan of Jap cars... but I love their bikes.

[supracrew87mk3su]

Um, I don't know if their is any rule against this by we are currently selling one right now! It's an '83 Yamaha Maxim 750. Pm me for phone number or pictures..

[Got Insulin?]

Originally Posted by crazy2sin

I agree for the most part, it's a iconic thing. Minus my bike, v rod, which most Harley riders don't consider a Harley. It's quite funny how most Harley riders snub their noses at the vrods.

The VRod is the best thing that Harley has attempted since they teamed up with Eric Buell. Excellent engineering, great balance, gobs of power, looks great, and look what they did when they finally put out a decent water-cooled bike!

[enohand]

i dug mine out of the garage & drove it to work on wednesday.

i need to finish modding the front fender, paint it , then put on my forward controls & get rid of those stupid floor boards

[Blaise]

SV650 is an excellent starter bike. The 250 is a bit outdated and too slow for anybody who's used to a fast car and you *will* grow out of it. I'm not bored on my SV650 on the street and I've ridden some fast bikes (rode a literbike daily for 2 years).