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Hey, congrats on all of the purchases and good luck riding!

I do suggest that you get some experience like mentioned above before venturing out on the road. When first starting to ride a bike there are certain things that don’t come natural at all. And if you got into a sticky situation in traffic you might not know how to handle it on a bike and could easily crash.

I do suggest you buy a book “the complete idiot’s guide to motorcycle’s” I have riden dirt bikes and motorcycles since i was 12 and i read this book recently, because of my first bike purchase(ninja 250) and found it VERY helpful. You can pick it up at a barnes and noble or something of that sort. OR just off the internet!

Have fun!

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hi and welcome to the bike world. You’ll enjoy it If you have never riden a bike before though, i dont suggets getting a 500 or 650 without training on a bike you wont be afraid to crash or drop. Like an MSF course or find a friend’s dirt bike or something to practice on. Or something used.

But in the end, its your choice, and it will be an adventure This is definitely the best hobby in the world (in my opinion)

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if you have enough money and are willing to buy and sell as soon as you outgrow it then i would definitely buy a used bike first. A 250 or 500 would be perfect. Once you find out if you like it, then you can upgrade and buy a bike that you like. Which in most cases will be a larger bike ( like the 650).

Hope this helps. And remember you’re doing this to have fun, so enjoy it

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ouch man, i got chills for 15 minutes after watching this…

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thanks
i like it too all i need now is the bike…lol

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im new to taking care of my bike. I had a dirt bike before, but my grandfather took care of it because ut was always at his house. How to clean and lubricate the chain? how do i clean it? do i need to lubricate the chain everytime i clean it? how do i clean it? what kind of soap should i use on the bike itself? what type of brush?

I really want to take care of my bike. I want to keep in in tip top shape. Any help is greatly appreciated.

(i’ll prolly end up buying that complete idiot’s guide)

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i have to agree with megaspaz on this one. The 250 is going to have less jump at the throttle than some of the bigger bikes, therefore if learning how to control throttle is a concern then smaller might be the way to go.

and i dont think you can subscribe to this thread…wish there was a way to do so

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That is exactly what my thinking was, (i already bought one)

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As am sure you have read before, any bike in the 600cc range or lower is going to be a good beginner bike. There are of course some exceptions with BMWs, Ducati’s and the like. However, form what i have heard about the Ninja 650 it also seems like a good beginner bike. If you are willing to spend the 6500 MSRP on the bike, plus another 500-600 for good gear then i would say go for it. I recently purchased the ninja 250R and it should be in within a week or so. The only reason i went with the 250 was because my father insisted i get a smaller bike or he would stop helping me pay for college, which is something i need him for. (tehehe)

But, also remember, because you are new to motorcycle’s that you will drop your bike. It just happens. I’ve riden motorcycles and dirtbikes since i was 12 and i have dropped a bike more than the number of fingers and toe’s i have. Therefore, it might also be a good idea to try and buy a used bike. a Suzuki GS500E or F is a good choice. It is more of a naked bike than the ones you have listed but still sporty. Also buying used and learning about how to ride them comfortably on a used one might build your confidence to be able to handle a new bike. As well as you might not be as concerned about dropping a used one than dropping a new one.

Also, since safety is a big concern of yours i might add that there are not much in the way of features that bikes can have like cars for safety. Now, don’t get me wrong, there are things that they can have to improve the safety. However, when in a crash, its what the rider is wearing that is most important. Make sure to buy the right gear. Its going to be expensive but well worth it. Make sure to buy a jacket, gloves, boots, and pants with some armor. With all of this, a crash at 35 mph(what you said you would feel more comfortable with) would protect you SO much more than if you just wore a regular jacket or such.

Now, i don’t know if you already knew any of this, but i felt i could add my two cents.
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