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Four things, I'd like to communicate, towards our new riders... 1.) If possible, ride a used dirt only bike, for a year (learn to fall + fix, before you learn to ride) and/or take at least the first two levels of classes at Motorcycle Safety Foundation Home Page. 2.) Whatever bike you end up...

Look, I’m not gonna lie, I’m brand new to motorcycles and driving as a whole. I’m 17 and got my license a little while ago. I’m looking for a sport bike, but not like a 600 or something crazy. I’ve looked at two bikes so far, being the KTM SC 390 and the Ninja 650, but I’m leaning towards the...

I am looking at getting my first road bike I'm thinking about a motard. I have been racing motocross and trail riding for about 20 years and a motard looks right up my alley. Is it a reasonable bike to learn on? I realize that road riding is a different set of skills. I'm thinking of a 450. Any...

Hey all, I know it's been a while since I posted. But honestly, I wanted to wait until I actually passed the MSF course to get back in the community. Well folks, I made it! After listening to all the suggestions and taking my comfort level into account, I decided on a bike. The motorcycles I...

This is a project bike that I bought recently and I’m finding it hard to find information on it. The big thing I’m trying to find now is a replacement headlight. What exactly should I be looking for? I’m seeing a lot of 7 inch aftermarket headlight set ups, but I want to make sure I’m getting...

Hello all, I'm conflicted between a few bikes for my first motorcycle and felt it would be smart to ask you guys' opinion on the matter. I'm looking at a: 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic LT with a little over 5000 miles for $5700 2018 Suzuki Boulevard M50 with 1400 miles...

I just bought my bike recently and I am terrified of riding my bike through traffic. I have confidence that I know how to operate the bike and so on but I’ve already fallen off and ate the asphalt because of traffic in my area. Is there any way to get over my fear or am I going to just have to...

Hey y’all. So I grew up riding dirt bikes and four wheelers, biggest I ever rode was a Honda CRF450 back in the day. I messed around with a MT-07 we just got in at the shop I work at and had a blast. Wanted to see what other people who’ve owned one thought of the MT-07. I’m also open to getting...

Hi all, I'm about to begin my journey as a motorcyclist! My buddy is moving and basically giving me his bike (TVS Apache 2011 RTR 180cc) and so, naturally, I would like to learn how to ride it! I've never driven a manual car before (curse you, America and your obsession with automatic), and...

Hellow, my name is Ben and I am a combat vet. I live in the north east of the US and I am just getting into riding. I just bought a 2006 Suzuki GZ250 and I am just waiting on some final papers from the DMV so I can get out there and start riding. I joined this forum to be able to have people...

Hey all! So for background, I am a college student about to turn 20. I am 5'11" and 245 lbs. I go to college in NYC but am currently taking a semester off due to some health issues. I never learned how to drive a car because of bad anxiety problems in high school and once I was accepted to a...

I am really looking in to buying a motorcycle. I have never owned one but found this and am wondering if it is a good deal. I can do my own work on it. I trust that what is wrong with it is in my capabilities. Can someone help me figure out if this is a good deal or not please. Or help me find a...

Hi There, I'm new to this forum and to motorcycling in general, so I was hoping for some advice. It's time for me to get my first motorcycle. Here are some facts: 1. I'll be using this mainly for getting to school and to town. Therefore, I do not need a high-speed bike and would like to have...

So this is my first motorcycle and I am a complete beginner , my choices are either suzuki gs500f 2007 , yamaha yzf-r125 2012 , honda cbr250r 2011 or kawasaki zzr600 2006 what do you think guys what is the most suitable motorcycle for me ? P.s I am buying a motorcycle for daily commuting...

hello my name is Theo I am 22 y.o. , I have never ride on a motorcycle again but it is my biggest dream ... I am 6.4 tall ( 1.95) and I want to learn how to ride .. My best friend who is a biker for 13 years now found me a Honda CBR600RR 2004 in a really good amount of money. But here comes the...

Hello, My name is Paul and I live in New Orleans. I am at a real cross roads as to what first bike to get. I'm going to be delivering food on the bike full time and here are my criteria: (I have my endorsement and love riding) -fuel efficient (50+mpg) -able to ride on highway for at least 20...

Hey there! I am a teen looking at getting my first motorcycle and have a few questions. Such as... -"What should I look for in a beginner bike?" -"What should I look for in a bike, period." -"Is the particular bike I am looking at a good fit for me?" -"What is good helmet to wear?" Just for...

My son's 2007 Johnny Pag "Raptor" broke down while he was near my house. When it broke down, my son was in 5th gear, coming to a light. He stopped the bike, and tried to put it into 1st, but it would not go. He had to rev up the motor really high to get it away from the light. Once safely in a...

First off thanks for looking at my post. - Alex Anyways I've been wanting to ride since I was young and my father had a ninja 650 (I believe, definitely wasn't a 250) and I was curious is to what would be recommended for bike wise. I have...