new to the world of bikes!!!!?

Camron R

today i found out im not aloud to use my parents car and that sucks in many ways one i cant get to work and two im stuck in the house where i dont want to be ... so i came up with the ideal to get a bike :D

A nice sporty one is what i want

im 19 years of age and i make roughly $250 a week so yeah i can get money.
and my cool grandma said she will co sign :D helps me alought.

anyways i have a few questions regaurding buying a bike from the dealer .....
do i needa liecense to drive a bike off the lot....
what kinda insurance should i get....

small things like that ... now lets talk about the type i want and price range the highest i will go is $7,500
for a new bike... i found one that caught my eye tell me what you think about it and help me find the right bike for me THANKS

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/25/0/home.aspx

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$250 a week, huh? If you're under 25, that won't even cover the insurance, let alone the payments.

Yes, you need a license to drive it off the lot. Yes, you have to pass a motorcycle test just like you did for your driver's license. Yes, you need to have at LEAST $500 to purchase motorcycle gear before you ride.

Your grandma isn't cool, she's ignorant (sorry, would "ignant" work better for you?). Your grandma has never seen a motorcycle that can do 0-60 in under 5 seconds, and you probably sweet-talked her into it because your parents already said NO.

Why can't you use your parents' car? I'd be willing to bet there's a reason for it, and if you still live with your parents at 19 you don't have enough experience with the real world to handle the responsibility of a motorcycle.

Granted, you did pick out a decent starter bike, even if it is a bit heavy. But all you seem to convey is BIKE BIKE BIKE BIKE BIKE! without mentioning anything else that goes along with it.

Here's how it would break down for you, even if you got a cosigner:

$7500 bike.
Bike payments @ 22% APR: $207.14 /month
Insurance for teenage male: ~$330 /month
Gasoline: $40 /month
Total: over $577 per month, whether you ride it or not.

On top of that, lets look at other expenses for your first 1000 miles:
First service @ 600 miles: $300
New tires every 3000 - 5000 miles: ~$400
Full face helmet: $200
Armored jacket, textile: $170 leather: $350
Gloves: $30 - $90
Boots: $100 - $250
Total: $1200 to $1600

So with all the costs, not even counting new fairings when you drop it (and you WILL drop it), you'll be shelling out over $8100 that first year for your $7500 bike.

Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it?

Where can you get dirt bike helmets?? like idk canadian tire or something?

Q. a store in st.Johns nfld preferably

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ebay is the best place to buy dirtbike and streetbike helmets just make sure there dot approved and you'll be good to go .you can get a simple one for under $50 and If you want it to look awesome around $100 . any shop around me charges over $100 for their simple helmets and $200 and up for there stylish helmets . hope this helps

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Helmet/Bike first person camera $100 or under?

aljoe95

I have $100 and want to find a good first person camera like the GoPro for the price or preferably cheaper, while still being acceptable and also hd. If you know where I can get a decent GoPro for around this range or another camera that can do this, help please!! I would be using it for the bmx track and jumping, so i would prefer having a full-face helmet attachment and maybe a handlebar or seatpost mount. thanks!

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A seller called 'Atlanticcyclery' in Ebay.com is selling a GoPro HD bike cam with your price! ( category: Cameras & Photo and put 'GoPro HD' on search mode---PRONTO!) There are attachments that are available for a low price so do check it out!

Good and cheap dirt bike helmets?

Harrison

I am buying a dirt bike and i need a helmet that is under 100 dollars but is not really bad. Any suggestions?

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Check ebay and amazon. Also look for older ones. You're not gunna get a pretty 2013 or 2014 helmet for under 100. Rare if you do and if so please tell me where to find them. check some of the slightly older gear like 2011 or 12. I got one off ebay for like 74 bucks and it's a 2012 purple and blue skull candy. OLDER IS BETTER! Make sure you know you're size though it may also run different with some brands. I don't recommend you buying one used because they may have hidden cracks and imperfections. Also make sure it is snell and DOT approved! hope this helped!

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What websites are good for sport bike noobs?

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Q. Just getting into motorcycles and I would like to learn about motorcycles. Specifically sport bikes. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good website and a good forum? I might be getting a Yamaha FZ6R or a Kawasaki Ninja (250R or 650R) if that helps at all.

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I would like to learn about motorcycles

first things first... ring the insurance company & ask for a quote on a 600cc 4 cylinder bike...& a 250cc 2 cylinder bike...

Im guessing that's going to open your eyes a little... why is the 600 so much more than the 250..

because learners drop bikes & 600cc bikes get dropped at higher speed & cost more to fix.

SO... second hand 250cc NINJA or CBR250 Honda..

do the MSF Course.. buy your helmet gloves jacket..

& get insurance.. on the road & having fun for under $5000

& anyone that tells you they got bored on the 250... were not riding it properly..

250cc Ninja will top out at 100+MPH.. & do 15 second 1/4 miles..

great clip here of a 250 beating the big bikes..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=8WeggQKbszk

Where is a good place around the Twin Cities (MN) to buy a motorcycle helmet?

Billy

Just got my first bike and I'm looking for a helmet. I absolutely don't want anything fancy, just something that will keep my noggin safe and hopefully under $100. I'd like a full face one since I'm on a sport bike. Thanks!

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Twins? oohh I just luv twins!! and yeah baby you got to keep your precious little noggin in one piece for me! I will help you keep your head safe.

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Where do you motorcyclist store you helmets in public?

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wowza

If i were at school, collage, store, or just out to eat? Im just curious where you guys put your helmets. Wouldn't one worry if they left it on their bike of it being stolen?
Weird question but interested.

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I generally carry it with me. If I *had* to leave the bike and the helmet, I'd use my lock- a large D-shaped piece of steel with a hard-to-pick round key. I generally lock the front wheel and the lock is big enough that I could slip the chinstrap through the lock. I've got those little locks that hold the helmet under the seat, but don't care for those. When I do this, the helmet is frequently on the ground, where it's inconvenient to take it.

Though you didn't ask, the other piece of equipment that I have to carry is my one-piece Barbour suit. I have a bag that the helmet came in, and that works pretty well for the suit. Looks a bit like an airplane carry-on. But if I can carry the suit around, I generally carry the helmet, too.

Oh, you can never be 100% secure that someone won't steal your bike, helmet or anything else. All you can do is make it more inconvenient for the thief. Let him find an easier target. ... Take care!!

How much cheaper to own is a motorcycle than a car?

David

I'm trying to choose between a couple years old honda civic coupe (approx $10k) and a couple year old motorcycle (not sure exactly which one yet, but planning on getting a reliable and affordable bike that is a couple years old).

I also will buy a quality helmet, jacket, boots, and gloves.

Is insurance more or less expensive? Also take into consideration gas savings, potential medical bills (hopefully not), etc.

Specifically, how much cheaper is it?

Answer
Motorcycles are considerably cheaper. The primary cost is much cheaper. You can get a nice, brand new bike for around $8,000 or a one or two year old bike for around $6,000.

Insurance varies widely depending on what coverage you're looking for. Liability, that's coverage to pay for things you hit, is generally very cheap with bikes. Collision and Comprehensive, the coverages that pay for the bike if you wreck or it's stolen, varies from person to person but as a general rule, you can get Collision, Comprehensive and liability coverage for under $300/year. That's pretty cheap. What you're not getting is any medical coverage for yourself if you get hurt. That's, for obvious reasons, very expensive coverage to buy on a motorcycle, expect about $100/mo just for that coverage.

Motorcycles usually get at least 50mpg, so good savings on gas. If you get decent safety gear you'll spend about a grand on that.

So, there's really only two reasons not to get one. First, and you nailed it here, motorcycles are EXTREMELY dangerous. What would ruin your day in a car, say a guy merges into you and scrapes your door, could kill you on a bike. Even if you're an extremely safe rider, who's to say the guy on that cross street is? Oops, didn't see that stop sign, there goes a leg, right?

Motorcycle bodily injury coverage, the expensive stuff I was talking about, usually only covers up to $10,000, and that's if you buy a lot of it. So that coverage could be used up with just one helicopter ride to the hospital. The rest would be on your own dime. A couple days in the hospital can easily cost over $100,000. So, if you're on a bike, you MUST have your own health insurance.

The other issue is, what do you do when it rains? "Sorry boss, can't come in until the rain stops . . . " If you live in Arizona, or maybe LA, you can get away with having a bike for your only vehicle, just about anywhere else, it's just stupid.

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What is the best bike for me?

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child0fthe

I live in the city and just want a bike to get exercise. I would rather a bike under $100 but I'm willing to spend some more, just as long as it isn't going to kill my wallet. I'm not to sure what exactly to look for but I want to make sure that the bike has everything that belongs on it and that it's of good quality. I rather not have it fall apart right away.
So any tips on what brands to look for or just what to look for in general would be great.

Answer
The bike is comfortable and can be adjusted to fit your height. The gears and brake controls are easy for you to use. Spare parts are readily accessible in any well stocked bicycle store, you were offered and took a test ride before purchasing. It fits in your budget,

Tell bicycle store owner what surfaces or terrain you will cover ( grass, trails, pavement, etc) Will you be on hilly terrain or generally flat? How many miles per week will you ride?

Check Bicycling Magazine for product reviews, ask advice from seasoned riders, join a local bicycling club for friendly advice.

Save your skull....buy a well made and certified helmet !

A good camera for my commute to work?

Steven

My budget is up to £150, ideally under £100 though. I want a camera that will fit either on my bicycle somewhere, or on my helmet. The quality needs to be good enough to read plates and get detail of peoples faces. I also want the battery life to be around an hour. And the camera cant be too big either. Anyone know of any?

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The GoPro is a very popular brand that does what you want, but you'll have to up your budget.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gopro

To stay in budget you might have to build your own bracket for the bike or a strap for your helmet.

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Where do you motorcyclist store you helmets in public?

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wowza

If i were at school, collage, store, or just out to eat? Im just curious where you guys put your helmets. Wouldn't one worry if they left it on their bike of it being stolen?
Weird question but interested.

Answer
I generally carry it with me. If I *had* to leave the bike and the helmet, I'd use my lock- a large D-shaped piece of steel with a hard-to-pick round key. I generally lock the front wheel and the lock is big enough that I could slip the chinstrap through the lock. I've got those little locks that hold the helmet under the seat, but don't care for those. When I do this, the helmet is frequently on the ground, where it's inconvenient to take it.

Though you didn't ask, the other piece of equipment that I have to carry is my one-piece Barbour suit. I have a bag that the helmet came in, and that works pretty well for the suit. Looks a bit like an airplane carry-on. But if I can carry the suit around, I generally carry the helmet, too.

Oh, you can never be 100% secure that someone won't steal your bike, helmet or anything else. All you can do is make it more inconvenient for the thief. Let him find an easier target. ... Take care!!

How much cheaper to own is a motorcycle than a car?

David

I'm trying to choose between a couple years old honda civic coupe (approx $10k) and a couple year old motorcycle (not sure exactly which one yet, but planning on getting a reliable and affordable bike that is a couple years old).

I also will buy a quality helmet, jacket, boots, and gloves.

Is insurance more or less expensive? Also take into consideration gas savings, potential medical bills (hopefully not), etc.

Specifically, how much cheaper is it?

Answer
Motorcycles are considerably cheaper. The primary cost is much cheaper. You can get a nice, brand new bike for around $8,000 or a one or two year old bike for around $6,000.

Insurance varies widely depending on what coverage you're looking for. Liability, that's coverage to pay for things you hit, is generally very cheap with bikes. Collision and Comprehensive, the coverages that pay for the bike if you wreck or it's stolen, varies from person to person but as a general rule, you can get Collision, Comprehensive and liability coverage for under $300/year. That's pretty cheap. What you're not getting is any medical coverage for yourself if you get hurt. That's, for obvious reasons, very expensive coverage to buy on a motorcycle, expect about $100/mo just for that coverage.

Motorcycles usually get at least 50mpg, so good savings on gas. If you get decent safety gear you'll spend about a grand on that.

So, there's really only two reasons not to get one. First, and you nailed it here, motorcycles are EXTREMELY dangerous. What would ruin your day in a car, say a guy merges into you and scrapes your door, could kill you on a bike. Even if you're an extremely safe rider, who's to say the guy on that cross street is? Oops, didn't see that stop sign, there goes a leg, right?

Motorcycle bodily injury coverage, the expensive stuff I was talking about, usually only covers up to $10,000, and that's if you buy a lot of it. So that coverage could be used up with just one helicopter ride to the hospital. The rest would be on your own dime. A couple days in the hospital can easily cost over $100,000. So, if you're on a bike, you MUST have your own health insurance.

The other issue is, what do you do when it rains? "Sorry boss, can't come in until the rain stops . . . " If you live in Arizona, or maybe LA, you can get away with having a bike for your only vehicle, just about anywhere else, it's just stupid.

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