Even though I'm 18, I feel like I'm a good driver and wouldn't be terrible at getting a bike (I know I know everyone would say this). I had a 125 dirtbike for a few years and every time I went riding I would hang with buddies on 250's who had been riding all their life. So as far as control goes I think I wouldn't have too much of a problem but what do I know I haven't ever been on a bike. I know they are dangerous...but the mom thinks that like if you have one you're automatically going to crash and die, and if you have any sort of crash, you're dead. I realize how easy it is to get injured....and shit I'm looking forward to doing a lot more in life than I already have...which is why I would want to get a damn good jacket and helmet to protect myself as much as possible. I was also thinking that since I'm going to be going to cllege soon a bike would be a great way to solve the parking problems that most people talk about.

Matt