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  • 05-23-2012, 03:10 AM
    Quantum Constrictors
    Going to get my Motorcycle Licence. But which bike!!!
    Hey Everyone,

    I am 19 years old will be 20 this year and I am going to be getting my motorcycle licence sometime next week. Well I need a bike (DUH). I dont want no crotch rocket. I want a nice cruising motorcycle that will get me to point A to point B. I have a crappy back so I want some thing that will have me not leaning forwards like a crotch rocket. My price range is 3000-4000. Looking for year 2000 up. So I have been doing some searching on kijiji. This is what I have found so far.

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ377036990

    ^I love that bike but its 1100CC that might be a little dangerous for a new rider. That and it has 98000 Km on it. So im iffy but its gorgeous!

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ376801851

    ^I love this one. Comes with a lot of stuff. Looks nice. 750CC isnt bad. 27500Km is meh.

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ381168404

    ^Beautiful 2006. Low kms! Good condition. 650CC. Decent accessories.

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ381011179

    ^Another V-star. Older. More Kms. Lots of accessories. Love the colour.

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ372076667

    ^Best for last I think. High Kms though. Looks gorgeous.


    I am still browsing around but what do you guys and gals think? Once I get some replies back from the sellers I ll go take a look at them.

    Thanks,

    -reptiliachnids
  • 05-23-2012, 07:53 AM
    Skiploder
    Re: Going to get my Motorcycle Licence. But which bike!!!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by reptiliachnids View Post
    Hey Everyone,

    I am 19 years old will be 20 this year and I am going to be getting my motorcycle licence sometime next week. Well I need a bike (DUH). I dont want no crotch rocket. I want a nice cruising motorcycle that will get me to point A to point B. I have a crappy back so I want some thing that will have me not leaning forwards like a crotch rocket. My price range is 3000-4000. Looking for year 2000 up. So I have been doing some searching on kijiji. This is what I have found so far.

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ377036990

    ^I love that bike but its 1100CC that might be a little dangerous for a new rider. That and it has 98000 Km on it. So im iffy but its gorgeous!

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ376801851

    ^I love this one. Comes with a lot of stuff. Looks nice. 750CC isnt bad. 27500Km is meh.

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ381168404

    ^Beautiful 2006. Low kms! Good condition. 650CC. Decent accessories.

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ381011179

    ^Another V-star. Older. More Kms. Lots of accessories. Love the colour.

    http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ372076667

    ^Best for last I think. High Kms though. Looks gorgeous.


    I am still browsing around but what do you guys and gals think? Once I get some replies back from the sellers I ll go take a look at them.

    Thanks,

    -reptiliachnids

    How much experience do you have riding?

    Even 650cc is a lot for an inexperienced rider. Your first bike should ideally be something basic - something light and maneuverable that you can safely learn the fundamentals on.
  • 05-23-2012, 08:14 AM
    Rob
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Skiploder View Post

    Even 650cc is a lot for an inexperienced rider.

    I would say that's perfect for someone new. While its going to seem to have a little zip for a new rider, they will shortly become accustomed to it and possibly even bored with it. That was my experience any way, I started with a little yzf 600, after a year I moved up to a busa. Now that's a lot of bike!
  • 05-23-2012, 12:30 PM
    Quantum Constrictors
    Well I dont have any experiance. How am I supposed to have experiance on a bike when I dont have pne to ride and I dont have my licence? Everyone has to start somewhere. Its not like I am going to buy the bike and take right to the streets. Ill go on some back road and practice for a few hours.

    I think I would do fine with a 650 or 750 CC. Im a big guy so something with a little more CC to move my fat butt might be better haha.
  • 05-23-2012, 10:29 PM
    4Ballz
    I'm hoping to pickup the Can Am Spyder next riding season. I want to see how this whole 2012 end of the world works out first.
  • 05-23-2012, 10:32 PM
    4Ballz
    Re: Going to get my Motorcycle Licence. But which bike!!!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by reptiliachnids View Post
    Well I dont have any experiance. How am I supposed to have experiance on a bike when I dont have pne to ride and I dont have my licence? Everyone has to start somewhere. Its not like I am going to buy the bike and take right to the streets. Ill go on some back road and practice for a few hours.

    I think I would do fine with a 650 or 750 CC. Im a big guy so something with a little more CC to move my fat butt might be better haha.


    I'm not sure how tall you are, I'm 5'11'', and found the v-stars frame to short. I preferred the Kawasaki's better, as the frame is longer. Better look too. You sat on any of the bikes yet to even get a feel for how they feel?
  • 05-23-2012, 10:36 PM
    Quantum Constrictors
    No I am just getting emails back from the guys. I ll be going to take looks here shortly.
  • 05-23-2012, 10:42 PM
    4Ballz
    hit up a dealership or 2 to test the sizes, you'd be surprised :)
  • 05-23-2012, 10:48 PM
    Quantum Constrictors
    Well the 2003 Yamaha V-star 650 classic is prob the one I will be getting. But like I said I havent looked at all of them yet. The owner says he is 6 foot 3 and rides comfortably. I am 6 foot so I should be fine.
  • 05-23-2012, 11:21 PM
    Rage Beard Reptiles
    Be careful, I was recently in an accident and lost part of my leg. I am a very careful driver and no matter how careful u are just remember there are some really really really dumb drivers out there so please look out for them. Have fun it's amazing I still love motorcycles and will continue to love them until the day I die.
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