Hello from Illinois

rodeoclown · 01-28-2012, 11:06 AM

Let me start off by saying I am very excited about getting my first motorcycle.I live in a northern suburb of Chicago. Im ready for some knowledge from you kind folks to help me go in the right direction.

Badlands-4-2 · 01-30-2012, 09:27 AM

Welcome to the forum from ND.

4Raven · 01-30-2012, 06:13 PM

Welcome to the forum!

rodeoclown · 01-30-2012, 06:58 PM

Thank you!!

kellypa44 · 08-06-2012, 02:32 PM

Hello from Wheeling. Some advice --> Get good gear to protect from a slide. Get a good high viz white or silver helmet and bright colored jacket. Take a motorcycle safety course. Then think about what kind of bike you want to get. For just riding around town in the Chicage suburbs in 45 MPH zones or less a Honda SH150i was the best bike for me. Not quite big enough for extended highway rides, but fast enough for getting around the burbs. Topped out at around 55-60MPH, and the best part was the gas mileage of around 65MPG. I now pay about 10 dollars a week in gas compared to 40 dollars+ when all I had was my car.

01-28-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
rodeoclown Verified Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: illinois Posts: 29	Hello from Illinois Let me start off by saying I am very excited about getting my first motorcycle.I live in a northern suburb of Chicago. Im ready for some knowledge from you kind folks to help me go in the right direction.

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01-30-2012, 09:27 AM	#2
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,703	Welcome to the forum from ND.

01-30-2012, 06:58 PM	#4
rodeoclown Verified Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: illinois Posts: 29	Thank you!!

08-06-2012, 02:32 PM	#5
kellypa44 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicage Area Posts: 3	Hello from Wheeling. Some advice --> Get good gear to protect from a slide. Get a good high viz white or silver helmet and bright colored jacket. Take a motorcycle safety course. Then think about what kind of bike you want to get. For just riding around town in the Chicage suburbs in 45 MPH zones or less a Honda SH150i was the best bike for me. Not quite big enough for extended highway rides, but fast enough for getting around the burbs. Topped out at around 55-60MPH, and the best part was the gas mileage of around 65MPG. I now pay about 10 dollars a week in gas compared to 40 dollars+ when all I had was my car.