bike helmet jaw protection image
The Man Fr
looking into getting a sportsbike to ride around town during the summer spring and fall to save gas. Looking to keep the bike price around $2,000-3,000. ...so far have looked at Kawasaki ninja 250, or the Suzuki gs500f. What would be rough cost for a 16 year old for insurance? How much for appropriate gear? How much for license? etc.
Thanks for your time :)
Answer
The new Ninja 250r is a great machine. I personally own one and use it alot for the immense gas savings. The older generation Ninja will save you money and still looks nice if you go that route.
I have had the priviledge to try out a Suzi GS500f and I can honestly say it is a great beginner bike IF you know what to expect from a bike.
With that said: Take the MSF Basic Rider's Course and get the proper skills you need, riding a street motorcycle it is alot different than riding a bike, scooter or even dirt bike.
They provide the motorcycles and if you pass the course, you get your motorcycle license at the end, and a discount on gear at alot of places that honor the MSF discount card.
Motorcycle Permit is required for the course, which is about $15 at your local DMV.
The course itself is $160.00, and that is the only way I reccomend getting your license.
Insurance for a motorcycle under 500cc will be cheaper for you, it varies state by state and by coverage. Expect to pay anywhere from $400-1000 per year in insurance for decent coverage on even a 250cc machine.
"Appropriate Gear" depends on your climate and conditions. The absolute minimum I can reccomend is:
Full Face helmet - $80+ - With a full face helmet it protects everything from you jaw to your brain, and the visor makes goggles/sunglasses not necessary. (I reccommend a dark visor shield for sunny days instead of sunglasses to protect your peripheral vision)
Decent gloves - $30+ - Your hands are one of your most important tools for vehicle operation, so I suggest you treat them as such. Preferably something with hard knuckle and wrist protection. Gauntlet style (up your forearm) is ideal, but smaller gloves work as well. Ventilated leather is nice, and anything with a shock absorbing palm is nice to reduce vibration.
Nice over the ankle boots - $60+ - Much like your hands, you should really look for some motorcycling boots. They are reinforced in key areas and tend to have some sort of grippy material on the toe to help operate the shift lever.
I really reccomend a mesh jacket with leather arms and armor panels for summer (Icon and Alpinestars make some great ones), but this might be out of your budget range. A leather jacket is nice (perforated leather for summertime) but if you cannot afford the 200+ dollars for one, wear long sleeves (a hoody) and bmx elbow armor underneath. (you want to keep your road rash to a minimum.)
Denim pants (jeans) are a acceptable. Some companies make some kevlar reinforced denim that are ideal for riding, but of course real leather or mesh riding pants with armor/padding are nice but pricey at $200+. Just don't wear shorts please. :)
Rough figure? if you want to keep your cost to under 3k...
In this order-
$15 Get your permit.
$250 Get a helmet/gloves/boots.
$160 Take the MSF course, get licensed.
$1800 Find a used Ninja 250.
$700 Get decent insurance.
and you still got some Gas money.
Good luck and happy riding!
The new Ninja 250r is a great machine. I personally own one and use it alot for the immense gas savings. The older generation Ninja will save you money and still looks nice if you go that route.
I have had the priviledge to try out a Suzi GS500f and I can honestly say it is a great beginner bike IF you know what to expect from a bike.
With that said: Take the MSF Basic Rider's Course and get the proper skills you need, riding a street motorcycle it is alot different than riding a bike, scooter or even dirt bike.
They provide the motorcycles and if you pass the course, you get your motorcycle license at the end, and a discount on gear at alot of places that honor the MSF discount card.
Motorcycle Permit is required for the course, which is about $15 at your local DMV.
The course itself is $160.00, and that is the only way I reccomend getting your license.
Insurance for a motorcycle under 500cc will be cheaper for you, it varies state by state and by coverage. Expect to pay anywhere from $400-1000 per year in insurance for decent coverage on even a 250cc machine.
"Appropriate Gear" depends on your climate and conditions. The absolute minimum I can reccomend is:
Full Face helmet - $80+ - With a full face helmet it protects everything from you jaw to your brain, and the visor makes goggles/sunglasses not necessary. (I reccommend a dark visor shield for sunny days instead of sunglasses to protect your peripheral vision)
Decent gloves - $30+ - Your hands are one of your most important tools for vehicle operation, so I suggest you treat them as such. Preferably something with hard knuckle and wrist protection. Gauntlet style (up your forearm) is ideal, but smaller gloves work as well. Ventilated leather is nice, and anything with a shock absorbing palm is nice to reduce vibration.
Nice over the ankle boots - $60+ - Much like your hands, you should really look for some motorcycling boots. They are reinforced in key areas and tend to have some sort of grippy material on the toe to help operate the shift lever.
I really reccomend a mesh jacket with leather arms and armor panels for summer (Icon and Alpinestars make some great ones), but this might be out of your budget range. A leather jacket is nice (perforated leather for summertime) but if you cannot afford the 200+ dollars for one, wear long sleeves (a hoody) and bmx elbow armor underneath. (you want to keep your road rash to a minimum.)
Denim pants (jeans) are a acceptable. Some companies make some kevlar reinforced denim that are ideal for riding, but of course real leather or mesh riding pants with armor/padding are nice but pricey at $200+. Just don't wear shorts please. :)
Rough figure? if you want to keep your cost to under 3k...
In this order-
$15 Get your permit.
$250 Get a helmet/gloves/boots.
$160 Take the MSF course, get licensed.
$1800 Find a used Ninja 250.
$700 Get decent insurance.
and you still got some Gas money.
Good luck and happy riding!
Can you wear a modular helmet in the open (flipped up) position while riding?
synergie_h
I don't mean like highway riding or anything but just slow speeds in the city?
I have seen both yes and no answers on the net (most saying no, that the flip is meant to only be in the down position unless the bike is at a full stop). It's blazingly hot right now, and I prefer the half helmets but I am going to be leaving later for the highway without coming back home. I want to just throw on the modular and ride without the front down while in the city and be able to just flip it down when I hit the highway.
Oh forgot... it's an HJC (the 300.00 range one, I can't remember the style name)
Answer
DOT does not consider it to even be a helmet when wore in the open position. It does not cover the jaw like an open (3/4) helmet would. Also the chin/visor of the helmet basically is a sail putting pressure on your neck. So even in a low speed city crash you risk major neck injury. The best advice is open your vents in your helmet. Normally along the chin and on top of the helmet. Also wear some type of eye protection. When you have proper eye wear, it is safe to open the visor (not the entire chin) of the helmet. So opening the chin on a helmet on public roads also breaks helmet laws because DOT only considers it a helmet closed.
DOT does not consider it to even be a helmet when wore in the open position. It does not cover the jaw like an open (3/4) helmet would. Also the chin/visor of the helmet basically is a sail putting pressure on your neck. So even in a low speed city crash you risk major neck injury. The best advice is open your vents in your helmet. Normally along the chin and on top of the helmet. Also wear some type of eye protection. When you have proper eye wear, it is safe to open the visor (not the entire chin) of the helmet. So opening the chin on a helmet on public roads also breaks helmet laws because DOT only considers it a helmet closed.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Title Post: Rough cost for Sportsbike?!?
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar