I am getting a motorcycle. Any tips from experienced riders?
I am 19 and have decided that I’m going to get a motorcycle.
What I was wondering was if anyone had any tips? Anything I should be aware of? The best gear such as helmets, gloves, jackets, etc.?
I’ll even take any bike recommendations, I love the look of a Harley but I’ve heard they are over rated and over priced from a few people. My gramps owned a Sportster when I was young and that was sort of what I was aiming for.
But I’d like to know which one is the best for a beginner such as myself as well as affordable and economical.
Anyway I am going to be taking a course for motorcycle training to learn the basics and what not, a big plus is upon completion I can get my license from the MVD.
Oh by the way I live in Phoenix AZ, since location has an effect on people with motorcycles I just thought I’d point that out.
Thanks
I would recommend getting a DOT approved helmet which you can find at most motorcycle shops and even walmart
for a bike I would go with something that will maneuver well and not be too heavy, I would test drive a sportster to see if you like it at first otherwise you will be stuck with a bike that makes you uncomfortable to ride.
I started riding when I was 16 and I got a 1996 Yamaha Virago 535
it’s a great bike I would recommend it if you are interested in a road bike style rather than a crotch rocket.
It looks basically like a small harley but obviously a yamaha. With some pipes added on it sounds real nice, rather than the original muffler.
http://www.bikez.com/pictures/yamaha/1996/1351_0_1_2_xv%20535%20virago_Submitted%20by%20anonymous%20user..jpg
if you notice the black piece just in front of the rear wheel that is the muffler and one of the pipes is just for decoration with the stock setup
Rob & Steve’s visit 1996 video part with my Harley & Car
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