czech09

Dang this sucks - I'm hardly ever in Tampa now (I go to UF)...and I checked their site but none of their centers are in Gainesville this sucks looks like I'll have to take it @ the dmv...how is it cost wise @ the dmv, how long is it, and do I need my own bike to take it there or just the helmet, gloves, and jacket ? Thanks again.

CXHatchback

I'd use the bike they give you during the class, no sense in dropping your own bike by chance. And 169 is a good price, around here it's like 270.

BTW, I got quoted for insurance. $464 for just liability for a year, and $57XX for full coverage. So of course, I went with neither.

B16aTeggy

lol i duno if DMV gives u a bike.. i heard u have to use ur own.. i know MSF wont let u use ur own.. well not at MCC..

i payed 3600 for my ninja :/ kinda high but i was helpin sumone out of a hole.. and it had under 1k miles.. and i know the dude that had it.. o well

at teh msf course all u have to bring is the gear.. well almost all teh gear if u dont have a helmet they well let u use theres.. but everything else u have to have.. ie.. boots, gloves, long shirt, jeans..

czech09

true...sucks that there's not a center near me...does the dmv do it on weekends by any chance ?

Oh and I wanted to ask where anyone knows of some site where there are specs on bikes hp, etc. If I look on the sites of the manufacturers, they have no hp, torque, etc listed lmk thanks.

Eric

I got a 1994 gsx-r 750 as my 1st bike and I'm only 16. I have a lot self control so it worked out perfectly. It was about the same as the newer 600's as far as straight line speed and it weighed 100lbs more. I'd say thats a good choice as long as you take the course and are careful. It really all depends on how much self control you have and how well you can pay attention to others imho

FL_civic_rider

hey bro,
I got a 2005 ninja 500 and am extremely happy with it.
it's only 388 lbs dry and has good throttle responce imo.
it's not the fastest, but it def gets up and goes
I was riding on i4 the other day and pulled up next to a guy on a zx6 and another guy on a gixxer 600, and I kept up with them pretty well

Goodluck with your bike quest

hypnotyzinmc

bikez.com

m0nk3y

if youre looking for info on kawasaki bikes, see www.kawiforums.com. Stick to the ninja 250/ 500r idea if you can, and if you keep your eyes open, you can occasinally find a 250 in good shape 2000+ for right around 2000-2500. Insurance is cheap. Quoted 1400 for full coverage, 100/300. Get a decent helmet, and gear. See sites like www.helmetharbor.com , or www.kneedraggers.com .

nitrous-94integra

b16ateggy you got poked when you bought the ex250. Braneys is selling a brand new one for $2999. did the guy you bought it from use use KY

B16aTeggy

lol not really... there 2999 if u have 100% of the cash.. + u still got the tag and title fees and everything.. i got the bike b/c the payments are only $34 a month.. over 3k is hard to come by a 18 year old

its funny u say that. go look in motorcycle trader the're selling them USED for around what i payed with more miles.. so i dont think i got a bad deal.. i payed more owell i know who rode the bike and less than 1 1/2k miles