08-06-2006, 10:37 PM
me find my first bike... :twisted:
So, ever since the motorcylce bug bit me at the MSF class in June, I've been thinking about what kind of bike to get. I'm headed towards a full set of gear already, and now I'm getting serious about trying to find my *perfect* beginner bike. My thoughts on this matter are: cheap, something that I won't care if/when I drop it, something small enough to not get away from me, and something big enough that I won't be bored a month after I get it.
Clarification: I do NOT want a sport bike. I am too short. Even a standard (naked) sport bike like the Honda 599 does not let my feet reach the ground. Enough said. Small cruiser is the way to go for me. John has already tried to "sell" me his Ninja. :wink:
So, here are my top choices at this point (I have been to a couple of dealerships, and sat on all of the below):
1. Honda Shadow VLX 600
2. Kawasaki Vulcan 500
Also acceptable:
3. Suzuki Boulevard S50
4. Yamaha V-Star Classic
I would love to not spend more than $1500, since it will be my first bike.
I don't care what the paint looks like, as I will be taking the bike to a body shop and getting it painted PINK. Yes, pink. (That was one of the conditions John agreed to *while drunk, I'm sure, as he swears he doesn't remember* if I was willing to get a crappy old bike.)
I know that you guys always have great deals and connections up your sleeves, so...
ready...
set...
go!
Find me a bike!
So, ever since the motorcylce bug bit me at the MSF class in June, I've been thinking about what kind of bike to get. I'm headed towards a full set of gear already, and now I'm getting serious about trying to find my *perfect* beginner bike. My thoughts on this matter are: cheap, something that I won't care if/when I drop it, something small enough to not get away from me, and something big enough that I won't be bored a month after I get it.
Clarification: I do NOT want a sport bike. I am too short. Even a standard (naked) sport bike like the Honda 599 does not let my feet reach the ground. Enough said. Small cruiser is the way to go for me. John has already tried to "sell" me his Ninja. :wink:
So, here are my top choices at this point (I have been to a couple of dealerships, and sat on all of the below):
1. Honda Shadow VLX 600
2. Kawasaki Vulcan 500
Also acceptable:
3. Suzuki Boulevard S50
4. Yamaha V-Star Classic
I would love to not spend more than $1500, since it will be my first bike.
I don't care what the paint looks like, as I will be taking the bike to a body shop and getting it painted PINK. Yes, pink. (That was one of the conditions John agreed to *while drunk, I'm sure, as he swears he doesn't remember* if I was willing to get a crappy old bike.)
I know that you guys always have great deals and connections up your sleeves, so...
ready...
set...
go!
Find me a bike!