There's a little part of me that's wanting to buy a bike. But I've never ridden before (other than as a passenger), and frankly, the idea of getting on and trying to figure it out frightens me, knowing myself and how I tend to get a little overzealous with things at times. *remembers a few tiny mishaps while trying to learn to drive stick*

I'm thinking maybe starting with a 250 to learn and get good at riding, and I dont want something too big and definately nothing that's too throttle twitchy. Thinking of going to check out a Ninja 250r.....but I dunno.....as fun as it is to ride.....dunno if I could work up the cajones to actually get on and ride it myself.

*wussy girl cowers back and hides from scary bikes*

 

yeah get a 250r and if time come try this -

 

take MSF Leslie 250 would prolly be good Good Luck Sweetie

 

I've also been suggested to get a 500.....cause once I get the hang of the 250, i'll quickly want more of a bike. Scared to start out with too much though.

PS. Leslie doesn't wanna do wheelies, or stoppies or anything. Just wants to drive in a relatively straight line and navigate well around turns and doesn't want to do a buck 50 down the highway.

 

awesome!! Yeah start out on a 250 just to get the hang of it. Then move up to a "GIXXER 600"...... You and sr20det should come ride with us sometime.

 

that's what i first learned on a ninja 250, good lil bike, take the MSF too.

 

All this chatter about street bikes sounds like so much fun....but knowing me ill be the guy that dies first

Speed kills me lol

 

Plus, they supposedly get really good gas mileage. Mmm... 50+ mpg...

Wait, that is 87 octane, right? *runs of to beginnerbikes.com* sweet....

 

DONT DO IT!!!!

you will be addicted and soon you become obsessed!

 

Is that somehow a bad thing?