need help and suggestions

[gdm9981]

ok i accidently put this under a thread it didnt belong got told i hijacked their thread. Well im sorry didnt know what i was doing on here yet so here goes. I know this is missing periods and all that and my typeing isnt good but im not going to retype im going to paste it

Ok here is my question I have never rode a motorcycle in my life, been on the back of one maybe twice and that was a little scary for me. but i have a few friends who have bikes and im thinking very seriously about getting one their r two i like and i need some help i really like the 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50 but im afraid that it might be two big or two much bike for me so ive also looked at smaller ones and i like the GZ250 but my concern their is ill pay for that and want to move up to soon and also my other reason is i live 35 miles from where i work and the gas prices it cost me 100 dollers a week to drive to work. and yes i do have the normal begginer stuff i am afraid of them, the last time i had my mind made up a very close friend got killed on his within a week of changeing from a honda magna to a ninja. well any way all yalls help would be great becouse i will use the reply to this post to make my decision on one of them two bikes or maybe another suggestion but i am fond of the Suzuki and remember i never drove one and i dont think they have one of them safty training classes around my area thanks
so any suggestions for me. oh yea and im not intrested in a crotch rocket.

thanks
david

[The_Rocketeer]

One of my ex boyfriends bought a Shadow 250 and used it regularly on the highways before upgrading to a bigger bike.

He had never ridden before either, and he had quite the learning curve before he was able to ride proficiently any farther than across the street. If you already know how to balance 400lbs of bike, or have experience with a manual car, you will probably have an easier time than he did.

I myself had a 150cc scooter for a year and a half before deciding to upgrade to a Suzuki GS500F (a crotch rocket). I feel my learning curve is not that tight. Because I already know how to balance out 400lbs of machine, and have handled a manual transmission car before, I am doing decently well on my new bike.

I think if you go for anything bigger, you might have issues. Learning weights are really easy to sell, so I don't think you will have trouble getting rid of it once you feel you're a proficient enough rider.

Hope this information helps you!
R

[Apertureguy]

You know when I first glanced at this thread & read something about missing periods...I wasn't sure this was something I'd be interested in commenting on.

However, riding a smaller bike isn't a bad idea. Especially if it's economy you're looking for. My wife's 250 must get nearly 70+ Mpg...I've used it to commute the 30+ miles to work several times. It's pretty nice to go to work for a whole week for around 20 bucks.

Riding my M50 it's about 50 bucks a week or more...but there are a bunch of smile miles in there now (cruising for fun).

A C50 isn't all that big of a bike. The Boulevard series are big looking, but very comfortablely sized bikes. While larger than you would expect (at first) their size isn't felt in their manuverability. They're a nice sized first bike...provided you gone through an MSF course and have some time to get aquainted with the bike.

However, if you're really that concerned about size...getting a cheaper, lower CC model isn't a bad idea either....will you be safer? Hard to say, because that depends on you and not so much on the bike you're on.

If you've had the MSF training, understand the basics, and have made some time to practice to put what you've learned into use...then you will be safer.

Just remember that riding like an idiot on a 50 cc bike can get you just as killed as on a 800 cc bike.

[raycogxxx]

I'm a newer rider also-about 2 years-took the MSF class-strongly recomend it-then bought a Suzuki S40, small, light weight(302lbs), single cyl. 650. Used it to comute to work and back(about 30 miles round trip) mostly back roads. The bike was a little weak on the highway (I'm over 200lbs) and the wind blows it around a lot. Decided to upgrade the M50 (best decision ever) and luckily dealer gave me a great trade in (only lost about $300). Maybe buy one used if you can.

[themeatmanlandry]

See post #137:

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...c-above-7.html

[MOTOHOLIC!]

[D REX]

[subkiller2137]

You can't go wrong with a used or new Suzuki 650 Savage. 352 lbs., single cylinder, very manageable, small cruiser, belt drive, nice handling, perfect dependability. Great around town, although not a two up highway bike. Build your skills and save $$$. They have been making this engine (half of the big v-twins) and bike for over 20 years and I have had two. I think retail now is around $4700 but nice used ones can be had under about $2800. My buddy says it reminds him of his old Triumph 650 when I let him borrow it. You will not be on a cookie-cutter cliche bike - people love to look it over and ask me about it. Kind of a throwback to simpler days, basic bikes.

[mtalicarox]

suggestion #1 - grammar lessons.
#2 if its not a sportsbike go with a 1300-1600 for engine size, and you should be fine

[DR-Z125L]

Originally Posted by mtalicarox

suggestion #1 - grammar lessons.
#2 if its not a sportsbike go with a 1300-1600 for engine size, and you should be fine

Lol, you say he needs grammer lessons, yet you didn't capitalize, use an apostrophe or use a period.

P.S. I'm definetely gonna mess something up in this post grammer wise

[mtalicarox]

haha yeah, but all the words i used were the correct words.. not the wrong their, they're, there, because.. and so on.. im just lazy, there's a difference

[SNAFU]

David!

Sit on the M50. My first bike, although I did scoot around on my wifes GZ250 after I got my license.

[robertc729]

Man, you all have got to start checking the post dates. This is from March. Frickin newbies

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by mtalicarox

suggestion #1 - grammar lessons.
#2 if its not a sportsbike go with a 1300-1600 for engine size, and you should be fine

Oh PULEEZE......

#1 Be nice

#2 Get real!
You might be talking to someone who is 4'9" and 95 pounds!

Anyhow, in my not-so-humble opinion, recommending a 1600 cc bike to a newbie that you don't know is irresponsible. Sorry.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by mtalicarox

haha yeah, but all the words i used were the correct words.. not the wrong their, they're, there, because.. and so on.. im just lazy, there's a difference

Well, you know, it's hard to tell the difference.........really.

[womper]

Originally Posted by DR-Z125L

Lol, you say he needs grammer lessons, yet you didn't capitalize, use an apostrophe or use a period.

P.S. I'm definetely gonna mess something up in this post grammer wise

yup
run on sentence. (why three commas in one sentence?)

[mtalicarox]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Oh PULEEZE......

#1 Be nice

#2 Get real!
You might be talking to someone who is 4'9" and 95 pounds!

Anyhow, in my not-so-humble opinion, recommending a 1600 cc bike to a newbie that you don't know is irresponsible. Sorry.

well i know a lady who is 4'8 and about 100 lbs, and she has a harley road king... its her 2nd bike.. her firt bike you ask? was a goldwing.. and from my understanding, if you're not an idiot, you can drive these big slow bikes with little training.

[busa-boy33]

Originally Posted by The_Rocketeer

One of my ex boyfriends bought a Shadow 250 and used it regularly on the highways before upgrading to a bigger bike.

He had never ridden before either, and he had quite the learning curve before he was able to ride proficiently any farther than across the street. If you already know how to balance 400lbs of bike, or have experience with a manual car, you will probably have an easier time than he did.

I myself had a 150cc scooter for a year and a half before deciding to upgrade to a Suzuki GS500F (a crotch rocket). I feel my learning curve is not that tight. Because I already know how to balance out 400lbs of machine, and have handled a manual transmission car before, I am doing decently well on my new bike.

I think if you go for anything bigger, you might have issues. Learning weights are really easy to sell, so I don't think you will have trouble getting rid of it once you feel you're a proficient enough rider.

Hope this information helps you!
R

So far I think this was the best piece of advice though the guy is probably long gone and hasn't posted since this one. So David is probably a squid by now and more likely the guy who came flying by me on a GSXR 1000 on one wheel doing close to 110 mph.. lol..

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by mtalicarox

if you're not an idiot, you can drive these big slow bikes with little training.

Well that about wraps it all up.
It is obviously is YOU who is the idiot.


Do you actually even own a (working) bike? I'm betting not.

P.S. One doesn't "drive" a bike, you RIDE it.

[mtalicarox]

I ride a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000... i have a bike, you have a moped(in comparison). I take it to work every day that its not raining. .. and you can do either to the bikes, drive or ride, its preference of speaking.