First Bike, recommondations?

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RbrtPtikLeoSeny

Discussion Starter · Jun 25, 2007

I'm currently saving up for my first bike, and I've been doing some shopping, but could use some advice.

Right now I'm really leaning towards the Yamaha YZF-600r, but a friend of mine also recommended the Suzuki SV-600s. I'm told either would make a great first bike, but I could use some more input.

I'm looking for a bike that has enough power to be exciting, but not get me killed, and keep me entertained for the next two years. I want something that I'm not going to grow out of too quickly, you know? I also want it to look darn sexy.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

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esspee51

· #2 · Jun 25, 2007 (Edited)

first bike

It is not the size of the bike that gets people killed it's the rider on the bike. A 50 cc bike can be as dangerous as a 1500cc bike.

As far as a good starter bike anything in the 500cc - 700cc is a good size to start with, and you will not out grow it. Two years is a good time period to learn how to ride a bike safely.

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RbrtPtikLeoSeny

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 25, 2007

esspee51 said:
It is not the size of the bike that gets people killed it's the rider on the bike. A 50 cc bike can be as dangerous as a 1500cc bike.

As far as a good starter bike anything in the 500cc - 700cc is a good size to start with, and you will not out grow it. Two years is a good time period to learn how to ride a bike safely.

Hm, thanks! When you say anything in the 500-700cc range, would that include super sport? Because what I'm gathering from other people is that a Yamaha R6 does not make a very noob friendly bike, even though it's 600cc.

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CB750F

· #4 · Jun 26, 2007

I have a Ninja 500R, it make a good beginner bike. I been ridin' for about 20 years now including 14 on the road and I won't get bored with it to be honest. It will go fast enough to keep ya interested for a long time and handles great. I thought it be slow compared to my last bike, an 1100 Yamaha Virago but it isn't. Can't beat the price new either if ya get down to it, under 5 grand and the insurance is cheap. You can pick up used ones real cheap.

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sabotage420

· #5 · Jun 27, 2007

esspee51 said:
It is not the size of the bike that gets people killed it's the rider on the bike. A 50 cc bike can be as dangerous as a 1500cc bike.

As far as a good starter bike anything in the 500cc - 700cc is a good size to start with, and you will not out grow it. Two years is a good time period to learn how to ride a bike safely.

I also think 500-700cc is good to start with. I have a 1976 Honda CB550 Rebuild that I'm currently working on and can't wait to get back on th road. Being a new rider, I'm glad I didn't get an 1100 or something along those lines.

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RbrtPtikLeoSeny

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 27, 2007

sabotage420 said:
I also think 500-700cc is good to start with. I have a 1976 Honda CB550 Rebuild [/URL]that I'm currently working on and can't wait to get back on th road. Being a new rider, I'm glad I didn't get an 1100 or something along those lines.

I totally agree! From what I've gathered, 1000cc is just far too much power for a total noob to control. I was told 600cc would be more than powerful enough to have fun on, but be comfortable... question is, would a 600cc super sport be conducive to a noob rider?

I've been told by some that an R6 is too much, by others I've been told it will be just right. The rest say "It's the rider not the bike!" Well, if its the rider, and the rider is inexperienced, even if cautious a super sport certainly wouldn't be a smart purchase right?

And good luck on the rebuild! Looks like its coming together nicely.

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CB750F

· #7 · Jun 28, 2007 (Edited)

Looks like me and sabotage420 are gonna be friends, we're both in the same boat with an old Honda. Mine's a 76 CB750F. A couple good parts places are www.partnmore.com and www.oldbikebarn.com .

Mine's nearly completed except paint, carb rebuild (have had the kits for close to a year now) exaust, and some little stuff. It kinda got sat on the back burner for awhile due to other stuff. I got all 4 new turn signals from Parts N More for less than $50. Sure was nice not to have to try and clean up the ones I had 'cause they were real ratty. I did get some serious amounts of parts off Ebay like a stock seat for $22 in excellent shape, mine had this God awful king and queen seat and a rust, dent, putty free tank for $70. I have less than $1000 in it including buyin' the bike so it will be pretty much a new bike when done. Right now though I'm havin' fun with the 07 Ninja 500.

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sabotage420

· #8 · Jun 28, 2007

CB750F said:
Looks like me and sabotage420 are gonna be friends, we're both in the same boat with an old Honda. Mine's a 76 CB750F. A couple good parts places are www.partnmore.com and www.oldbikebarn.com .

Mine's nearly completed except paint, carb rebuild (have had the kits for close to a year now) exaust, and some little stuff. It kinda got sat on the back burner for awhile due to other stuff. I got all 4 new turn signals from Parts N More for less than $50. Sure was nice not to have to try and clean up the ones I had 'cause they were real ratty. I did get some serious amounts of parts off Ebay like a stock seat for $22 in excellent shape, mine had this God awful king and queen seat and a rust, dent, putty free tank for $70. I have less than $1000 in it including buyin' the bike so it will be pretty much a new bike when done. Right now though I'm havin' fun with the 07 Ninja 500.

That's cool man. Those old bikes are a lot of fun aren't they?! All I have to do now is figure out how to make my wife-to-be understand the importance of fixing this bike up! She's not 100% on board with it yet, but she's getting there.

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CB750F

· #9 · Jun 28, 2007

Good luck pal, that's all I can say. I been married almost 14 years and my wife is never on board about fixin' up old bikes though it was her idea to buy the Ninja new after lookin' at used ones just slightly cheaper than new ones. All I can say is bug her to death until she either caves in or slaps ya.

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paintmann111

· #10 · Jun 29, 2007

Ah, honda folk. I like those 80's nighthawks, especially the 700s. I have 2 1982 GS650G's. They make great first bikes and insurance is dirt on them.

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