Bikeless nub loving the site!

Hi all!

I am very glad to have found this site, there is a lot of great info here. I have already learned a ton from the basic guides provided to the gear reviews and bike reviews. Many of the posts have the extra input that I was exactly looking for.

I am from MN but am quite possibly moving down to MS after christmas of 08'. Soo...It's like summer all the time there, why not get a bike? I ride a bicycle to work now and haven't had any type of vehicle for quite some time and I am shopping for something to save for. Any advice on getting started would be great! I am an absolute beginner:D

I think this site could use a few more items to make it even better! (or maybe i just haven't found them yet)

Such as:

-Links to other beginning motorcycle sites, motorcycle review sites, or gear sites (there are a few of these i have seen)

A more comprehensive list of beginner bikes, possibly by make, model, manufactuer...ect...

I may make a post later just to organize myself with. Would include manufactuer, models, prices, type of bikes (and what each one means...ie sport or dualsport, standard, cruiser. I didn't know at first)

I will tell you what I am looking for and maybe I can get some help.

Something that would be relativley cheap-used. Would need to be able to ride on the freeway for a ways, possibly multi-state trips, and could carry some light luggage (books, clothes bla bla...saddlebags enough?, all bikes fit saddlebags?)
And comfy for longer rides!

Thanks for the help again. I have been reading about bikes for almost 3 days straight!!! Help!

-Zenvo

oh yeah. ps. I am 23 and about 170lbs 5' 10" ;)