**Kneedragger NOOB THREAD, want to learn to ride a motorcycle?**

[Gomer_Pyle]

I have 1500$ in 2 weeks, which bike would be a good starter bike?
Deffenitely not getting a late ninja 250 because IMO they're ugly as fuark
but I was thinking a gs500 or a buell blast 500
Really wanted opinions on the buell blast, is it a chick bike or would the image of a 288 pound gorilla help?

EDIT: This is the Buell I'm looking at




And this is the gs500

Im assuming you mean early ninja 250? late is 08-2011, never heard anyone call them ugly lol

and id go with the gs500 they are reliable and have adequate power for your size, dont really know much about buells

[GBC86]

What's the MISC opinion on pipes? "Loud pipes save lives" or are they too obnoxious for you? I have Two Brothers shorty exhaust on mine, it's ridiculously loud at mid/high RPMs. In town it echoes bad if I don't keep it out of low/mid (~4k) revs. But it sounds so good at idle or high rpms, I don't mind wearing ear plugs. Believe me, you NEED ear plugs for that sound.

[yesthesunrose]

I have cobra pipes. They are really loud, but sound really good as well. I was meeting some friends at the top of a parking tower and as I got closer to the top, they said they could feel the vibration through the concrete. I've gotten a lot of compliments on them. I like loud.

[James086]

I'm undecided on "loud pipes save lives". I have heard bikes coming sometimes but not often do I hear them before I see them. My exhaust is too loud (wouldn't pass roadworthy check) but only by 4db. I wouldn't go for an extra loud exhaust because it's loud, only if I like the sound (the note rather than the volume).

[AFSFK]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...533242657.html

Yay or nay

[Gomer_Pyle]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...533242657.html

Yay or nay

offer him 1200

[AFSFK]

offer him 1200

Will do. My MSF class is this weekend mofo!

[Gomer_Pyle]

Will do. My MSF class is this weekend mofo!

Most people are nervous as fawk before it, dont be

in mine we went over the test questions together after, and every person in my class passed even an old ****er.

I went two points over in mine because i popped the clutch and went out of the figure 8 box and put my foot down on the final test, and they passed me because i did great during all the drills

[AFSFK]

Most people are nervous as fawk before it, dont be

in mine we went over the test questions together after, and every person in my class passed even an old ****er.

I went two points over in mine because i popped the clutch and went out of the figure 8 box and put my foot down on the final test, and they passed me because i did great during all the drills

Im not nervous. Just wondering how ill do with the whole clutch thing since I've never drove anything with a clutch before. Can't be too hard. And is there anything I should worry about with that bike since it has 19kthe miles

[Gomer_Pyle]

Im not nervous. Just wondering how ill do with the whole clutch thing since I've never drove anything with a clutch before. Can't be too hard. And is there anything I should worry about with that bike since it has 19kthe miles

I hadnt either, just remember to give it gas as you let the clutch out only problem i had

and just look at the maintenance for the mileage in the manual, and ask him if hes kept it up. But make sure to check everything when you get home

[AFSFK]

I hadnt either, just remember to give it gas as you let the clutch out only problem i had

and just look at the maintenance for the mileage in the manual, and ask him if hes kept it up. But make sure to check everything when you get home

Ya. Im bringing my uncle with who knows bikes

[Gomer_Pyle]

Ya. Im bringing my uncle with who knows bikes

you are set then

[Gomer_Pyle]

bumping this for the last part of riding season

[AFSFK]

Had my first riding class today. Everything was good except for I dumped the clutch on accident in the first hour of class. But the bikes are small so I just stood up and the bike went on for a few feet

[Gomer_Pyle]

Had my first riding class today. Everything was good except for I dumped the clutch on accident in the first hour of class. But the bikes are small so I just stood up and the bike went on for a few feet

i did that like 5 times haha

[AFSFK]

i did that like 5 times haha

Didn't do it anymore today and I only got 2 points against me on the riding test

[Gomer_Pyle]

Didn't do it anymore today and I only got 2 points against me on the riding test

good job.

now go get your license tomorrow and ride!

unless they mail the msf card to you then thats gay

[AFSFK]

good job.

now go get your license tomorrow and ride!

unless they mail the msf card to you then thats gay

need to go saturday and do it. work too long during the week. and need a bike first lol

[tripleskate]

-does the bike feel comfortable to ride as far as handle bar position, weight, acceleration, etc

Its all about comfort, if the bike doesn't feel comfortable, dont buy the bike! Everybody is different and everyone has their own feel.

I bought a used maxim 650 for $750 as my first bike. Had tons of surface rust on the exhaust, shocks, and minor spots here and there, as well as a tear in the seat... 14k miles. The guy bought a new bike and covered that one while the bike i bought off him got hit by all the rain

Well it was all surface rust. I put rust remover on and the exhaust is back to a nice chrome look (Still has some residue i have to get off)
I taped the seat with electrical tape for now (Matches seat color)
All the rust is nearly gone. now i have a nice bike for $750, i can always buy a seat cover if i want, a new exhaust, and then itd be perfect.

Do you enjoy your Maxim? I'm looking for a first bike and there's a local dealership selling an '82 for $600. Looks decently clean for an old bike in the pictures. I would prefer something like a Ninja 250 (mpg and insurance), but the average used 250 right now is going for ~$2300 locally.
Edit: This is my Triple Nickel post (555).

[Gomer_Pyle]

bamp

[kebab69]

Looking to buy a bike im stuck between

Honda CBR 250R




Megelli 250S heard this isnt that good of a bike




any recommendations for a beginners bike for upto 4k australian??

[Gomer_Pyle]

please respond

[Vescetti]

Im lookin to buy my first bike, what do you guys think about getting one at auto auctions? I would bring someone with me who knows a thing or two naturally.

[James086]

Auctions meaning written off vehicles that you intend to repair?

[YesMirin]

Looking to buy a bike im stuck between

Honda CBR 250R





Megelli 250S heard this isnt that good of a bike




any recommendations for a beginners bike for upto 4k australian??

They are both sh!t, srs.

CBR's have all gone around the clock and are models from like the late 80's but complied early 90's or 00's

Get a ZZR 250 for cheap (think $3kish) then upgrade, or get a CB400 and keep it for a while.

All LAMS bikes suck, so just get the cheapest new to you bike, and worry about learning to ride and saving for your next one.

[Vescetti]

Auctions meaning written off vehicles that you intend to repair?

Only would buy the ones requiring minimal repairs.

[FeaRxUnLeAsHeD]

Do you enjoy your Maxim? I'm looking for a first bike and there's a local dealership selling an '82 for $600. Looks decently clean for an old bike in the pictures. I would prefer something like a Ninja 250 (mpg and insurance), but the average used 250 right now is going for ~$2300 locally.
Edit: This is my Triple Nickel post (555).

its a very good first bike / beginners bike. i do recommend it. take a good look and make sure its worth the buy though (No issues or anything) - mine has over 14k miles and will need adjustments this winter. They usually do need adjustments every 5k miles.

[Sir-Squat-alot]

Hey guys, bit of a noob here :| Anyway I have a while to go on my provisional licence (not allowed big bikes for a certain time here in aus)

Anyway I have a question as im looking at getting a new bike in the near/mid future. Which of the 4 japanese bikes would you have and why? (I like the jap bikes more than the others just from personal preferance) The Yamaha R1, Honda CBR1000rr, Suzuki GSX-R1000 or the Kawasaki ZX-10... I really like the Honda fireblade and im leaning towards it, my dad rides the big hondas and he loves them. I think its just a bit of a personal bias thats leaning me that direction but I would really like some input from guys who have experience on the others. I know the gixxer trumps the others on power and the R1 is probably the nicest looking of the bunch. Never really been a big fan of Kawasaki for some unknown reason lol but im more than willing to have an open mind.

Something like this is what I really want (most likely second hand, but a quality second hand bike not a thrashed one) :P

[James086]

They're all fine. Get whichever makes you happiest (seat height, appearance, comfort, power curve etc.). The best way to decide is by test riding them, you'll notice if the R1 is uncomfortable or if the CBR feels heavier (just examples). I would recommend getting a newer (not necessarily brand new) bike because they are lighter than 10 years ago and its easier to handle.

[jayshmo]

Take it slow. Get used to how the bike feels. Dont go to fast to soon. If you have any doubt in your mind about something dont do it.