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Hey, I'm 18 years old and looking into my first motorcycle. I'm really into classic/vintage looking motorcycles, but nothing resembling a chopper. I prefer standard/cruiser. What are suggestions for a first bike? I am 5'7" and 130 pounds.
I decided I would look a standard motorcycle.
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Motorcycling is not about weight or strength, it's about balance and finesse, so women have an advantage!
The problem is that you are what we call 'inseam challenged'. You want to be able to sit on a bike with both feet flat on the ground, and that's especially important for your first bike.
I'm guessing most standards are going to be too tall for you. They publish seat heights in the specs for the bikes, but the seats are all shaped differently so the only way to tell is to find one and sit on it. Dealers will let you do this. Every motorcycle has a different arrangement between seat, handlebars and footpegs so you would never really know how a bike feels without sitting on it.
But cruisers have a lower seat and you put your legs out in front of you rather than fold them beneath you. And cruisers have other advantages. They have a lower center of gravity so they are easier to manage for their size. 500-650cc is a good starting size, but you could go up to 750cc, it's not that much bigger, and a bike that size can cruise at highway speed all day without breathing hard.
Cruisers are statistically safer, and I think this is because they support a laid-back, relaxed riding style.
All the Japanese brands are good. And I'd say you should start on a used bike. You can get a nice one for maybe $2000-3000.
I would recommend the MSF course (Motorcyle Safety Foundation) as a good break-in. In fact they provide the bike so you can take the course totally cold, having never ridden a bike before.
And save room in the budget for a helmet, jacket and gloves, at least. The jacket and gloves are to protect you from sliding on the street if you fall (of which there is a distinct possibility, probably less on a cruiser, maybe less for a girl.)
I have a friend, a lady who's maybe an inch taller than you, that just bought a Harley. It's a Heritage Softail, maybe the biggest, heaviest bike Harley ever made. She was a little intimidated at first (she asked me to ride it home for her while she followed in her car). But now she's fearless. And though I am not a cruiser person myself, I totally love it. But she's been riding a number of years, I wouldn't recommend anything that big for a beginner.
Motorcycling is not about weight or strength, it's about balance and finesse, so women have an advantage!
The problem is that you are what we call 'inseam challenged'. You want to be able to sit on a bike with both feet flat on the ground, and that's especially important for your first bike.
I'm guessing most standards are going to be too tall for you. They publish seat heights in the specs for the bikes, but the seats are all shaped differently so the only way to tell is to find one and sit on it. Dealers will let you do this. Every motorcycle has a different arrangement between seat, handlebars and footpegs so you would never really know how a bike feels without sitting on it.
But cruisers have a lower seat and you put your legs out in front of you rather than fold them beneath you. And cruisers have other advantages. They have a lower center of gravity so they are easier to manage for their size. 500-650cc is a good starting size, but you could go up to 750cc, it's not that much bigger, and a bike that size can cruise at highway speed all day without breathing hard.
Cruisers are statistically safer, and I think this is because they support a laid-back, relaxed riding style.
All the Japanese brands are good. And I'd say you should start on a used bike. You can get a nice one for maybe $2000-3000.
I would recommend the MSF course (Motorcyle Safety Foundation) as a good break-in. In fact they provide the bike so you can take the course totally cold, having never ridden a bike before.
And save room in the budget for a helmet, jacket and gloves, at least. The jacket and gloves are to protect you from sliding on the street if you fall (of which there is a distinct possibility, probably less on a cruiser, maybe less for a girl.)
I have a friend, a lady who's maybe an inch taller than you, that just bought a Harley. It's a Heritage Softail, maybe the biggest, heaviest bike Harley ever made. She was a little intimidated at first (she asked me to ride it home for her while she followed in her car). But now she's fearless. And though I am not a cruiser person myself, I totally love it. But she's been riding a number of years, I wouldn't recommend anything that big for a beginner.
Can you give some tips about riding my bike in Austin-Texas?
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I am a 25 years old woman, and would like to take my bike for rides around my neighboor and go errands around. I would like some tips or warnings what could do to be safe and do the right things here in Texas.
I cannot take a drive licences, because I don't have rights so I want to stick with my bicycle!
Answer
Use a bicycle helmet, wear bright colors, get a basket for carrying things, take a good lock and lock both wheels and lock it to something strong, follow the same rules that cars have to use, don't trust any cars to wait at stop signs, wear crash gloves, make sure your bike is in good condition-good brakes. Do not ride the wrong way against the traffic flow. Take the less busy side roads even if it is longer distance to go somewhere.Be alert for broken glass and bad holes in the road. Watch out for everyone all the time.Ride with a friend if you can. Do not ride after dark because you will be invisible! Start keeping a record of your distances traveling. Go to the library and read everything you can find about biking. It is a great way to travel just stay alert all the time like a bird does.
Use a bicycle helmet, wear bright colors, get a basket for carrying things, take a good lock and lock both wheels and lock it to something strong, follow the same rules that cars have to use, don't trust any cars to wait at stop signs, wear crash gloves, make sure your bike is in good condition-good brakes. Do not ride the wrong way against the traffic flow. Take the less busy side roads even if it is longer distance to go somewhere.Be alert for broken glass and bad holes in the road. Watch out for everyone all the time.Ride with a friend if you can. Do not ride after dark because you will be invisible! Start keeping a record of your distances traveling. Go to the library and read everything you can find about biking. It is a great way to travel just stay alert all the time like a bird does.
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