[Kumada]

Hey all! Newbie/Researching from NM here, and came across your site. Thanks for all the info…here’s some about me.

Just turned twenty-four yesterday (the 11th) and I’m going into the Army National Guard. With School being a priority, and with the possibility of having a chunk of cash about, I began to think about my new independence.

I’ve never biked in my life…outside of anything with pedals. Motorcycles have always scared me until the thought of really riding one and getting out on my own actually hit me at the same time. Suddenly, I was interested! The Crotch-rockets were what scared me, and the loudness of the classical custom cruisers turned me off almost completely. I want to bike and have fun…not be a nuisance to my neighbors, you know?

So I started to research. I’ve since found what style of bike I want – Cruiser – and I’ve been looking at several bikes. I have been VERY encouraged by the prices of 250cc Cruisers, like the Eliminator and the Rebel.

So, I’ve still never ridden, and I have yet to learn. My plan so far is to take a course after basic and my tech school and then perhaps to buy a bike. But, more research will need to be done, and I’ve gotten to the point that I want to talk with people instead of only read articles and drool over pics.

So, that’s what I’m doing here and I hope to have fun and learn a lot! I don’t know if I’ll even become a biker…but I’m deffinately interested!

Thanks all,
Kuma

[megaspaz]

welcome! taking the msf before buying a bike is definately the smart move. as far as 250cc cruisers go, i don’t know shit about cruisers, but riding the rebel at the msf, i’d say stay away from that one… was not impressed one bit with the crappy shifting and impossibility of finding neutral…

[JtownJJA]

I agree with megaspaz, take the MSF course! That’s what I did about a year ago. They supply everything, including the bike and helmet. Here in Ohio, you can take it through the state for only about $35.00, although those classes fill up really quick. They open in February, and by the end of April, the whole season is full at all locations. Usually any Harlery dealer offers the same basic class for about $350.00. The MSF is a great way to give it a try without much financial commitment. If you like it, great, if not, no big deal.
Also, as far as bikes go, I tend to like sportbikes or adventure-touring bikes. However, there was one Suzuki GZ250 in my MSF class that the rider seemed to like pretty well. You may want to check it out. It’s on Suzuki’s website under “Standards” instead of “Cruisers”. http://www.suzukicycles.com

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