Rough estimates are $100 for a full faced helmet and another $100 for a decent armored jacket.
First Bike... Costs?
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What type of costs are associated with a beginner street bike, new or used?
I am looking into getting one in a year or two (whats the minimum age) for some day-day use, but mostly just for fun when Im not driving grandma around in my volvo
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I dont need anything SUPER fast, I heard about the Ninja 250 and 500...
Also I am getting into Street Luge so Ill have full racing leathers (two piece) and a DOT helmet already... Pretty nice because for most riding I could wear jeans the the leather jacket, or the full suit for longer drives!
I really like fast driving in the elements, I mean even going 70mph is enough thats enjoyable! But street luge and standup skating is just so hard to do because its tough to do on the streets :/ and events are scarse around here.
I am looking into getting one in a year or two (whats the minimum age) for some day-day use, but mostly just for fun when Im not driving grandma around in my volvo
...I dont need anything SUPER fast, I heard about the Ninja 250 and 500...
Also I am getting into Street Luge so Ill have full racing leathers (two piece) and a DOT helmet already... Pretty nice because for most riding I could wear jeans the the leather jacket, or the full suit for longer drives!
I really like fast driving in the elements, I mean even going 70mph is enough thats enjoyable! But street luge and standup skating is just so hard to do because its tough to do on the streets :/ and events are scarse around here.
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I meant for a bike ...
I am getting some leathers and helmet for luge right now, bike in a few years...
But what will a bike cost me (going to start saving up) and if used all the necessary costs to get it ready to ride... Oh and the class's etc...
I am going to get full body leathers (2 piece) and many of the standup skaters I know say if you search hard $150's shipped is possible... And for the helmet I have found a good deal or know of many others that I could use...
I just need to know about the bike itself, not the safety gear.
...I am getting some leathers and helmet for luge right now, bike in a few years...
But what will a bike cost me (going to start saving up) and if used all the necessary costs to get it ready to ride... Oh and the class's etc...
I am going to get full body leathers (2 piece) and many of the standup skaters I know say if you search hard $150's shipped is possible... And for the helmet I have found a good deal or know of many others that I could use...
I just need to know about the bike itself, not the safety gear.
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So I am pretty sure I can determine if a bike is in good condition and what not but how will I know if I am getting riped?
I mean what would be a good price for a used 250? Or a 500?
My Manager at work actually found a bike for a STEAL... $1600's, she said it was a ninja 750 (maybe she meant 650, havent seen a 750)...
So the EX is the same as a 500? I was initially thinking about the 250 but I am sure I'd be on the freeway a bit... But maybe a 250 is enough to get me into it, and threw my College career and then I can move on to a 500? Or a 750 or w/e... I dont really see myself needing any more then 500... I just want a bike then can get up to freeway speeds, is safe and wont kill the budget...
Ok here is the real question, if I start a Sports Bike savings fund today, how much would you say I should save up before I go for it (get the insurance going, get a bike, misc. accessories I dont yet have, tags etc....)?
Maybe 5,000? 6,000? Seems like a lot but ill be saving!!!... If I can convince the rents to let me get a bike permit maybe they will help me out a bit, most bikes are a lot cheaper then cars anyways... Which I already have :/
I mean what would be a good price for a used 250? Or a 500?
My Manager at work actually found a bike for a STEAL... $1600's, she said it was a ninja 750 (maybe she meant 650, havent seen a 750)...
So the EX is the same as a 500? I was initially thinking about the 250 but I am sure I'd be on the freeway a bit... But maybe a 250 is enough to get me into it, and threw my College career and then I can move on to a 500? Or a 750 or w/e... I dont really see myself needing any more then 500... I just want a bike then can get up to freeway speeds, is safe and wont kill the budget...
Ok here is the real question
, if I start a Sports Bike savings fund today, how much would you say I should save up before I go for it (get the insurance going, get a bike, misc. accessories I dont yet have, tags etc....)?Maybe 5,000? 6,000? Seems like a lot but ill be saving!!!
... If I can convince the rents to let me get a bike permit maybe they will help me out a bit, most bikes are a lot cheaper then cars anyways... Which I already have :/
What type of costs are associated with a beginner street bike, new or used?
I am looking into getting one in a year or two (whats the minimum age) for some day-day use, but mostly just for fun when Im not driving grandma around in my volvo
I dont need anything SUPER fast, I heard about the Ninja 250 and 500...
Also I am getting into Street Luge so Ill have full racing leathers (two piece) and a DOT helmet already... Pretty nice because for most riding I could wear jeans the the leather jacket, or the full suit for longer drives!
I really like fast driving in the elements, I mean even going 70mph is enough thats enjoyable! But street luge and standup skating is just so hard to do because its tough to do on the streets :/ and events are scarse around here.
yeah ok, first thing DOT isnt the helmet make, its company that inspects the helmets, and do NOT buy a 250 ninja, it may look fast but you will regret buying it when you try to pass a car, i have a 500 honda shadow and it runs around 2500$ but if your not into speed and your a bigginer i would realy recomend the honda cbr125, they run around 4000$ and come with maching gear and helmet for free, you can see them at honda.ca
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Yeah meant DOT rated helmet ... I am aware its a certification not a brand...
Sounds like a used ninja 500 may be a good way to start... I mean with a new bike you know what its been threw (nothing) but with a used one it wont feel as bad if/when I drop it...
What other bikes should I be looking into?
I mean I am thinking this will be my main transportation for most of college so I want something I can learn on (like a Ninja 500) but still will be great fun for the next 4-5 years... I mean the smaller bikes will be fine for town travel but I will occasionally want to do a bit of highway driving...
Really my only requirements on the bike are that its a sportsbike (mostly a cosmetic thing, rather then the way it rides), its affordable, and it isnt to underpowered.
... I am aware its a certification not a brand...Sounds like a used ninja 500 may be a good way to start... I mean with a new bike you know what its been threw (nothing) but with a used one it wont feel as bad if/when I drop it...
What other bikes should I be looking into?
I mean I am thinking this will be my main transportation for most of college so I want something I can learn on (like a Ninja 500) but still will be great fun for the next 4-5 years
... I mean the smaller bikes will be fine for town travel but I will occasionally want to do a bit of highway driving...Really my only requirements on the bike are that its a sportsbike (mostly a cosmetic thing, rather then the way it rides), its affordable, and it isnt to underpowered.
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