New member, and potentially a new rider

KissMy_kASS · 07-28-2012, 12:08 PM

Name is Chris. I have wanted a motorcycle for so long, but never really could get one for a variety of reasons. Now I can easily do that (as long as I can get my wife behind it haha) but am still a bit new to all of this. I did a BRC back when I was in the military, but I honestly forgot most of it. I have been lurking around the forums looking for tips, and am looking into taking another training course, because if I were to get a motorcycle I would want to be as safe as possible with it. Hell I would probably get one of those jackets with the spinal protection thing built in just out of paranoia

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I guess the reason I am on here is just for some help and advice, and to meet some great people. I was looking at getting an R6 (which I have wanted forever!) but after reading some posts I do not think that would be a good idea for me, being new to this.

I am out from Flagstaff AZ in case anyone is out here. I really do not have much else to add, and I hope anyone that reads this has an amazing day.

goalie · 07-28-2012, 12:19 PM

Welcome from Virginia.

Sometimes, paranoia is a good thing -- especially if you're riding in a state with a lot of elderly drivers.

KissMy_kASS · 07-28-2012, 12:27 PM

Lol I agree completely. Especially this city. Nothing but hippies and retirees.

jrw69 · 07-28-2012, 01:06 PM

Welcome! Thanks for your service, I am a disabled veteran myself. You will find some great folks here that help out us newbies greatly. Good luck on shopping for your first bike, I am doing the same thing!

KissMy_kASS · 07-31-2012, 03:50 PM

Thanks dude! Let me know what you get haha. I dont think the hard part is shopping for the bike, but convincing the wife to let me get one :P

kellypa44 · 08-06-2012, 02:14 PM

For much the same price I would recommend a Honda DN-01 crossover bike. They are fully automatic. You may need to make sure it has at least one installed hard case as the storage is limited.

Texas Mike · 08-06-2012, 09:54 PM

Welcome from Texas.

I hear you on how difficult it is to convince the wife. I went through the same thing with mine before I got approval. Just got my bike in June. I have had to reassure her that I am doing my best to be safe. Part of that was taking the BRC and the other half is wearing the gear that I have (still need to get me some riding pants and some better boots).

Be considerate of her feelings and it will go a long way at making her feel better about you getting a bike.

Be safe and have fun.

07-28-2012, 12:08 PM	#1
KissMy_kASS Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 4	New member, and potentially a new rider Name is Chris. I have wanted a motorcycle for so long, but never really could get one for a variety of reasons. Now I can easily do that (as long as I can get my wife behind it haha) but am still a bit new to all of this. I did a BRC back when I was in the military, but I honestly forgot most of it. I have been lurking around the forums looking for tips, and am looking into taking another training course, because if I were to get a motorcycle I would want to be as safe as possible with it. Hell I would probably get one of those jackets with the spinal protection thing built in just out of paranoia . I guess the reason I am on here is just for some help and advice, and to meet some great people. I was looking at getting an R6 (which I have wanted forever!) but after reading some posts I do not think that would be a good idea for me, being new to this. I am out from Flagstaff AZ in case anyone is out here. I really do not have much else to add, and I hope anyone that reads this has an amazing day.

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07-28-2012, 12:19 PM	#2
goalie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fairfax, Virginia -- near Fair Oaks Mall Posts: 1,596	Welcome from Virginia. Sometimes, paranoia is a good thing -- especially if you're riding in a state with a lot of elderly drivers.

07-28-2012, 12:27 PM	#3
KissMy_kASS Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 4	Lol I agree completely. Especially this city. Nothing but hippies and retirees.

07-28-2012, 01:06 PM	#4
jrw69 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 465	Welcome! Thanks for your service, I am a disabled veteran myself. You will find some great folks here that help out us newbies greatly. Good luck on shopping for your first bike, I am doing the same thing!

07-31-2012, 03:50 PM	#5
KissMy_kASS Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 4	Thanks dude! Let me know what you get haha. I dont think the hard part is shopping for the bike, but convincing the wife to let me get one :P

08-06-2012, 02:14 PM	#6
kellypa44 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicage Area Posts: 3	For much the same price I would recommend a Honda DN-01 crossover bike. They are fully automatic. You may need to make sure it has at least one installed hard case as the storage is limited.

08-06-2012, 09:54 PM	#7
Texas Mike Nobody Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 62	Welcome from Texas. I hear you on how difficult it is to convince the wife. I went through the same thing with mine before I got approval. Just got my bike in June. I have had to reassure her that I am doing my best to be safe. Part of that was taking the BRC and the other half is wearing the gear that I have (still need to get me some riding pants and some better boots). Be considerate of her feelings and it will go a long way at making her feel better about you getting a bike. Be safe and have fun.