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btrmmdexpt12 · 09-08-2011, 11:12 PM

Hi guys,
Ive been debating on getting a bike for awhile now, and I think Im finally gonna do it. I'm getting my permit and training classes start soon. My biggest question though: how do I know what type of bike is right for me?? i am 5'10" tall and 25 years old.

Thanks in advance!

pushrod · 09-09-2011, 06:29 AM

Welcome to the site!

Pack a lunch, and look for the 'New Riders' thread.

When you get through that, you'll have a much better basis for your search.

Squid Killer · 09-09-2011, 06:42 AM

Welcome!

Get a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. Its not an answer to the question but it will give you information to ask the right questions. Not that you are asking the wrong question now.

My short answer is simply whatever bike will be most forgiving to mistakes new riders make.

yucww210 · 09-09-2011, 11:49 AM

Welcome!i am the nerer

The Spaceman · 09-09-2011, 12:24 PM

Welcome! I am the Phalderot!

The_AirHawk · 09-09-2011, 02:27 PM

Welcome! Buzglyd is the Vousy Strniště Pán!

seruzawa · 09-09-2011, 06:02 PM

You're all a bunch of kagalkopfs.

09-08-2011, 11:12 PM	#1
btrmmdexpt12 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ny Posts: 1	hello folks share with me Hi guys, Ive been debating on getting a bike for awhile now, and I think Im finally gonna do it. I'm getting my permit and training classes start soon. My biggest question though: how do I know what type of bike is right for me?? i am 5'10" tall and 25 years old. Thanks in advance! __________________ jugar bob esponja

09-09-2011, 06:29 AM	#2
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Welcome to the site! Pack a lunch, and look for the 'New Riders' thread. When you get through that, you'll have a much better basis for your search. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

09-09-2011, 06:42 AM	#3
Squid Killer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 41	Welcome! Get a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. Its not an answer to the question but it will give you information to ask the right questions. Not that you are asking the wrong question now. My short answer is simply whatever bike will be most forgiving to mistakes new riders make. __________________ Riding Instructor FZ1, R6, Gold Wing, EX250, Seca 2, TTR230, Metropolitan.

09-09-2011, 12:24 PM	#5
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,352	Welcome! I am the Phalderot! __________________ The Texas DOT has announced that: "Traffic accidents are caused by skid marks." The state DOT researchers found and documented a near-100% correlation between traffic accidents and skid marks. "Wherever we find these cars colliding," he explained, "we also find these skid marks."

09-09-2011, 02:27 PM	#6
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Welcome! Buzglyd is the Vousy Strniště Pán! __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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09-09-2011, 11:49 AM	#4
yucww210 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8	Welcome!i am the nerer

09-09-2011, 06:02 PM	#7
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	You're all a bunch of kagalkopfs. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.