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I'm 19 in Alabama and I'm about to purchase a 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250. I have no experience on motorcycles and this will be my first bike. I have Already registered for an approved beginner class and gotten insurance quotes on owning it. I Am buying it as a cheap alternative to commute from class and work. I am wondering what gear i should buy along with the motorcycle that would be needed on a day to day basis.
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Helmet. Helmets all protect the same. You pay more for features and comfort. I would get a full face or flip-up, because (not surprisingly) about half of impacts come from the front.
Jacket. Should be made specially for motorcycles. When you try it on you lean forward and put your arms out in front. A motorcycle jacket has sleeves a little longer and more room in the shoulders. Leather used to be king, for warmth, abrasion resistance, and because it doesn't flap in the wind. But now there are textiles that work just as well. For Summer you can get a 'mesh jacket' that the wind just goes right through.
Gloves. When (if) you fall, you instinctively put your hands out to stop yourself, so you want a layer of leather on the palms. There are mesh gloves for Summer too! In cooler weather you also need gloves to keep your hands warm.
Boots would be nice but I don't think they're essential. They protect your ankles. But you really need something substantial on your feet, a good pair of leather shoes, not flip-flops or crocs or something like that. Some kind of waffle rubber sole would be nice because you use your feet to hold the bike up at stops so you want to grip the ground well.
Some people insist you need overpants too, but I think they're just too much to hassle with. Jeans are fine.
You're not preparing for a big serious crash, just a spill. You'll hit some gravel or dead leaves in a curve and the bike will slide out from under you and deposit you relatively gently on the ground. Happens to everyone sooner or later. You learn to scan the surface ahead of you.
The most important thing is to be comfortable, not too cold or hot, in clothes that move with you.
Helmet. Helmets all protect the same. You pay more for features and comfort. I would get a full face or flip-up, because (not surprisingly) about half of impacts come from the front.
Jacket. Should be made specially for motorcycles. When you try it on you lean forward and put your arms out in front. A motorcycle jacket has sleeves a little longer and more room in the shoulders. Leather used to be king, for warmth, abrasion resistance, and because it doesn't flap in the wind. But now there are textiles that work just as well. For Summer you can get a 'mesh jacket' that the wind just goes right through.
Gloves. When (if) you fall, you instinctively put your hands out to stop yourself, so you want a layer of leather on the palms. There are mesh gloves for Summer too! In cooler weather you also need gloves to keep your hands warm.
Boots would be nice but I don't think they're essential. They protect your ankles. But you really need something substantial on your feet, a good pair of leather shoes, not flip-flops or crocs or something like that. Some kind of waffle rubber sole would be nice because you use your feet to hold the bike up at stops so you want to grip the ground well.
Some people insist you need overpants too, but I think they're just too much to hassle with. Jeans are fine.
You're not preparing for a big serious crash, just a spill. You'll hit some gravel or dead leaves in a curve and the bike will slide out from under you and deposit you relatively gently on the ground. Happens to everyone sooner or later. You learn to scan the surface ahead of you.
The most important thing is to be comfortable, not too cold or hot, in clothes that move with you.
What would be a really good first sport bike for under 4,500 used? Would a 500/600 be too big?
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Ive always wanted a bike, and i promised myself i would get one soon after i got my drivers license. I get my license soon, this coming April. I'm getting it relatively late, considering i will be 17 in may, but its not a big deal. Anyways, it just occurred to me the other day i haven't even considered the idea of getting a bike. I don't have a job at the moment, and its not a top priority, but i still want to start looking.
I really dont want anything smaller than a 300. I like 250s and all, but I have heard the extra 50cc's makes a big difference in the power over the 250. Please dont take me as a bonehead looking to go speeding down the main streets in my city, i just want something that has a little more power to work with.
So far the only 300 I have seen is the ninja, and it looks decent. I also got a quote from all state today ( with some false personal info) that tells me insurance would be less than 80 a month with a clean slate driving record. That doesn't look nearly as high as i thought it would be.
Are there any other 300s out there that would make a good first bike? Please don't exclude larger bikes because i am free to any recommendations ( You guys are probably stupid to recommend a 600 anyways). I was looking at cbr500r and apparently they aren't very popular, although i havent investigated as to why. Thanks!
PS: I happen to be a big fan of the cbr, ninja, and gsx-r. Im biggest fan of the ninja though, because my dad used to take me on rides on his zx11. Fun as hell. He set some good examples by taking me down a back road across the highway at 150 mph. Talk about scary shit, being on the back and all. All im saying, anything from those makes would be a good suggestion on a personal like scale.
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Ah.................................ok. SQUID. You're kidding right? Starting out with false info to insurance companies isn't a good start.
They probably won't pay your survivor benefits.
Wear a helmet.
Good luck.
Ah.................................ok. SQUID. You're kidding right? Starting out with false info to insurance companies isn't a good start.
They probably won't pay your survivor benefits.
Wear a helmet.
Good luck.
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