[nickm189]

Hello. My name is Nick. I’m still trying to get the hang of this forum. I appoligize if I post in wrong places at times. I am a newer/learning rider! I have always wanted to get into motorcycle riding but finally decieded to go for the licence! I’m 21 and currently living in Iowa. I like all kinds of motorcycles but particualarily think bobbers look great!

As of now I have limited amount of gear and No personal motorcycle(really like ninja 500 and Vulcan 500 ltd) I’m currently in MSF class.

I have tour master gloves
+double stitched
+have a lot of air flow!
+very comfortable with great grip!

-Not sure how much they actually pertect!

Helmet
+planning on getting one today! (as mentioned before in another post I have a few old ones)
anyone try’d suzuki boulevard full face helmet?
http://www.struthersbros.com/eshopprod_cat_5362-13219_prodtree_182-273-418_product_693200.Suzuki_Boulevard_Full_Face_Hel.htm
or something under $200 range prefferably

Jacket
leather jacket

boots
steel toe work boots

Please feel free to point me in the right direction.
I’ve enjoyed reading through many of the posts on here and am excited talk with all of you!

[CBBaron]

Welcome
Sounds like you are on the right track by taking the class and getting your gear before shopping for a motorcycle.
Ninja 500, Ninja 250 and GS500F are all popular sport styled motorcycles and a good place to get started. I think used is the best deal for a bike you are likely to drop and may look at replacing somewhat quickly.
Go to some place with a good selection of helmets and find the one that fits best. You want it snug so it doesn’t move but comfortable so you don’t mind wearing it.
A good motorcycle boot should provide better protection than a regular work boot but the work boot is much better than tennis shoes

Craig

[nickm189]

what are you riding? I try’d to view your profile and no luck or maybe you don’t have one… thanks for the advice! I hope to try out each bike and see how they ride and feel!

[CBBaron]

This site has very limited profile information.
I’m riding an `06 Ninja 250R. Great bike that is very easy to learn on but has plenty of power and speed for any condition.
I’m a new rider also, just took the MSF last fall and picked up the Ninja just before the snow started to fall. So I spent all winter researching everything about riding I could find. This site has been a great resource.

Craig

[Munch]

First advice is to sit on both bikes. You have 2 very different styles there.

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