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12er · 06-24-2011, 01:54 PM

Helmets depend on the shape of your head. Arai and Shoei are the major brands that tend to cater to one shape or another. Though anything with dot and snell approval should fit the bill. HJC makes decent cheap helmets. I dont skimp on lids, not because the higher price affords more protection, but because it tends to offer more comfort. Wear whatever lid you decide on for at least 20 min while you wander around the store. That should offer up any bad pressure points that will show as you ride. It should be firm but not tight, little pucker but not a lot and shake your head, if it slops, put it back. They break in and loosen a bit as you ride.

czsummy · 06-24-2011, 03:01 PM

i see lots of HJC helmets on the rode, so tight, and firm, but should have a little wiggle, i figure through the course they can really help me pick the right size.

12er · 06-24-2011, 04:19 PM

Its your head, so you'll know the size better than anyone. Go to the local shops and try on a bunch, then wear around the one you like to make sure it doesnt cause any pain. Also the brighter the better IMO, do not do black, hot in the sun and invisible in the dark. Being seen is your #1 safety line while riding in traffic.

Dr_Sprocket · 06-25-2011, 09:40 AM

I'm 6'5" and 195 lbs. I started on a 1985 Honda Nighthawk CB700SC. It had plenty of legroom and plenty of power. If you can find one, I'd def recommend it. If not, then look for a CB750 (late model Honda Nighthawk). The Nighthawk 650 might fit, but if I remember correctly the dimensions are slightly smaller.

czsummy · 06-25-2011, 10:05 PM

i'll look for a 750. i did see one.

acecycleins · 06-26-2011, 05:52 AM

Those old CB Nighthawks are mechanically excelent bikes. Anything from the middle 90's to 2003 should be found for under $2300. But don't let the standard seating position fool you. They are fast bikes for what they are.

jamesd23 · 08-05-2011, 12:01 AM

Been following your threads here, thanks a lot for the information. If I may suggest, go for the 2002 Ninja 500. Been using it as my first bike.

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trenttheuncatchable · 08-05-2011, 05:10 AM

The Ninja 500 has been the same bike for around 20 years, so the 2002 model is like the others.

czsummy · 08-05-2011, 09:25 PM

i actually got a 2005 ninja 500r

06-25-2011, 09:40 AM	#24
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	I'm 6'5" and 195 lbs. I started on a 1985 Honda Nighthawk CB700SC. It had plenty of legroom and plenty of power. If you can find one, I'd def recommend it. If not, then look for a CB750 (late model Honda Nighthawk). The Nighthawk 650 might fit, but if I remember correctly the dimensions are slightly smaller. __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

06-26-2011, 05:52 AM	#26
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	Those old CB Nighthawks are mechanically excelent bikes. Anything from the middle 90's to 2003 should be found for under $2300. But don't let the standard seating position fool you. They are fast bikes for what they are. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

06-24-2011, 01:54 PM	#21
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,702	Helmets depend on the shape of your head. Arai and Shoei are the major brands that tend to cater to one shape or another. Though anything with dot and snell approval should fit the bill. HJC makes decent cheap helmets. I dont skimp on lids, not because the higher price affords more protection, but because it tends to offer more comfort. Wear whatever lid you decide on for at least 20 min while you wander around the store. That should offer up any bad pressure points that will show as you ride. It should be firm but not tight, little pucker but not a lot and shake your head, if it slops, put it back. They break in and loosen a bit as you ride.

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06-24-2011, 03:01 PM	#22
czsummy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	i see lots of HJC helmets on the rode, so tight, and firm, but should have a little wiggle, i figure through the course they can really help me pick the right size.

06-24-2011, 04:19 PM	#23
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,702	Its your head, so you'll know the size better than anyone. Go to the local shops and try on a bunch, then wear around the one you like to make sure it doesnt cause any pain. Also the brighter the better IMO, do not do black, hot in the sun and invisible in the dark. Being seen is your #1 safety line while riding in traffic.

06-25-2011, 10:05 PM	#25
czsummy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	i'll look for a 750. i did see one.

08-05-2011, 12:01 AM	#27
jamesd23 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	Been following your threads here, thanks a lot for the information. If I may suggest, go for the 2002 Ninja 500. Been using it as my first bike. ______________________________ James Denizo is a representative of Motorforza. MotorForza connects you with exceptional discounts of up to 70% for products and services on all your auto, cycle and motoring needs. Visit the site now for hot motor deals.

08-05-2011, 05:10 AM	#28
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	The Ninja 500 has been the same bike for around 20 years, so the 2002 model is like the others.

08-05-2011, 09:25 PM	#29
czsummy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	i actually got a 2005 ninja 500r