I can tell you one thing it is a real good Idea to take a motorcycle safety class before you start riding some people will laugh BUT if I did not take one I would not be writing this too you right now NO JOKE the one @ CFCC in ocala is very good. And most riders will tell you it is not yourself you need to worry about it is all the Fu--ing people around you that you need to worry about. I am not trying to talk you out of getting a bike just giving you something to think about ......

 

Oh trust me bro, Ive said no soo many times to myself on any ideas of purchasing a Motorcycle.. But I really think I should give it a try and see if I will have a love for them as I do with cars... And yes I too agree -Classes will be a must!

 

the only bike i know of of having reliability issues are turbo busas and 10R's( thats a cheap shot), or bikes that are coming up on 10yrs old


why are you getting a bike if you have talked yourself out of it before?
count the rider down threads and re-evaluate your decisions.....cause your a squid your going to crash (its going to hurt) its part of riding.
when you put that helm (always wear your freaking helm, no you dont look cool with it strapped to your bike,and it wont keep you alive when its in your house or garage) on its your life and you only get 1....and yes its not always going to be your fault (not that you were 0%neglagent(sp?)) but there was somthing you could have done to avoid it...not trying to lecture put i'm on borrowed time and at the rate i keep reading bikers getting hurt/killed i get skeptikal(sp??) of just what is going through people's heads when they say "i'm looking at getting a bike."

 

Simple really- I have had an interest with them since I was a lil dude ridin in the back of em. I am now at a right time in my life to try something like this out. The bike will be my "hobbie" so with that said - nothing crazy will go on with my first.. until I find a stronger interest and become positive that I want to further my "interest"-- improving, modding, learning, etc.. taking baby steps for now, and goin from there...

 

Heh, it always starts that way, and then you get your first bike. As far as which bike to buy, buy what is comfortable, and buy what you like. Happiness is essential. Good luck!

 

If you don't have a burning desire for a streetbike and just want to try out motorcycling, go start in the dirt. Croom is just a quick ride up I-75.

Get a lil utility trailer and haul it behind the Alero.

I can't emphasize enough how much dirt experience will help you if you eventually make the switch to street riding.

 

ThX!

 

Hmm, yeah sounds like a great idea.. I got some buds that have a few dirt bikes
ThX 4 the advice!

 

+1 This is how I started many, many years ago.

 

A man after my own heart.

The dirt is the place to start.

Have Fun & Ride Safe.