I wanna get a motorcycle

[pickledXgrandma]

Is there any motorcycle riders on the board? Im 5'7 and im looking for something not too big. Do you guys have any advice on what a good beginner bike would be? I have been looking at the Honda Shadow VLX 600. Any advice is much appreciated

 

[MVP]

I hope you did your will.

 

[pickledXgrandma]

I hope you did your will.

Ugh dont say that

 

[MVP]

Ugh dont say that

You know what doctors say about people riding motorcycles.... great! another organ donor

 

[pickledXgrandma]

You know what doctors say about people riding motorcycles.... great! another organ donor

Thats about bullet bikers...

 

[Dr. Jones]

Do you want a Harley type bike or a rice rocket?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

So that study really hit home with you, huh?

 

[pickledXgrandma]

Do you want a Harley type bike or a rice rocket?

Not a fan of bullet bikes, AT ALL. Really just want around 600 cc cruiser to ride in salt lake

 

[Saltair's Finest]

Is there any motorcycle riders on the board? Im 5'7 and im looking for something not too big. Do you guys have any advice on what a good beginner bike would be? I have been looking at the Honda Shadow VLX 600. Any advice is much appreciated

my dad has 8 bikes. i learned to ride on an 86 honda cb450. my dad loves his harleys but has always said honda makes the best bikes but he likes byeing American. i can help u if u are getting a used one just tell me which ones are options and ill tell you the Best one to get.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

my dad has 8 bikes. i learned to ride on an 86 honda cb450. my dad loves his harleys but has always said honda makes the best bikes but he likes byeing American. i can help u if u are getting a used one just tell me which ones are options and ill tell you the Best one to get.

My dad has 9 bikes.

 

[pickledXgrandma]

This thread cannot have dad fights

 

[Chris-L]

check out a suzuki sv650. not quite a sport bike but not really a cruiser either. great bike for a beginner and also not something you will soon "grow out of". also nice for shorter riders. i picked up an 02 with 12k miles for 2000 a few years ago. heres a pic, I've done some mods to give a sportier look and feel, quite different from stock.

 

[Saltair's Finest]

This thread cannot have dad fights

hahaha i learned how this site Works and i was able to laugh at cyrone torbins joke but i can help you if u need quesitons about certian Bikes

 

[Chris-L]

also you should look into a motorcycle safety course, they offer them at dixie college here in st george. its like 100 dollars for a 3 day class, they teach you everything you need to know to ride a bike even if you've never even sat on one, the last day is all hands on riding, and once you complete the course it counts as your driving test for your motorcycle endorsement on your liscence.

 

[Dr. Jones]

My dad has 9 bikes.

This thread cannot have dad fights

Two great back-to-back comments. I laughed.

 

[Saltair's Finest]

check out a suzuki sv650. not quite a sport bike but not really a cruiser either. great bike for a beginner and also not something you will soon "grow out of". also nice for shorter riders. i picked up an 02 with 12k miles for 2000 a few years ago. heres a pic, I've done some mods to give a sportier look and feel, quite different from stock.

slick Bike dude. Suzuki's are quick but my dad said he used to always have shifting and cooling problems with his suzy so i havent rid one i think in like 3 years.

 

[pickledXgrandma]

also you should look into a motorcycle safety course, they offer them at dixie college here in st george. its like 100 dollars for a 3 day class, they teach you everything you need to know to ride a bike even if you've never even sat on one, the last day is all hands on riding, and once you complete the course it counts as your driving test for your motorcycle endorsement on your liscence.

Yeah im actually doing the one up here at Salt Lake Community College. I just found out you get a discount on your motorcycle insurance when you have taken the safety course as well.

 

[TroutBum]

I'm serious when I say this: Call me so I can get you life insurance.



People who ride motor bikes = Chowder heads.

 

[Dr. Jones]

We just buried a good friend last week (motorcycle accident). 2nd in two years ..

 

[pickledXgrandma]

I'm serious when I say this: Call me so I can get you life insurance.



People who ride motor bikes = Chowder heads.

Whats a "chowder head"?