Bike and riding skills

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

What year and how much Tommy? I have been flirting with the idea

its a 2000 750 prepped and ready to go, askin 2k for it

[Tsunami]

My Dr200 is for sale but I live on the other side of the country

[the chi]

Cruiser or SB?

Big fan of the newer Ninja 250 for smaller statured riders, my best friend is 5', and even lowered it was still just a tad tall, but definitely easier for her to handle than the older model 250. The rebels are decent as well if you prefer cruiser style. Both bikes are lighter and easier to learn to manuever, and pick up when you fall over (it happens to all of us. Both are easily sellable at lil or no loss when you are ready to move up. Buy used, but have someone knowledgeable check it out first so you dont get a lemon.

As far knowledge, run by the DMV, take the permit test, once you have permit and bike, have OSP walk you through the basics. Best thing I ever did was ride around in my neighborhood, practicing starts and stops, picking up speed, shifting, small turns, etc. Once you are comfortable there, then branch out and maybe hit a lil bit faster roads. Definitely hit the MSF, even if you are already familiar with the basics they will teach, you can always learn something helpful.

One major thing to remember, always look where you want to go. If you want to go left to miss the huge pine tree or fence in front of you but you are only looking at the tree or fence, guess where you're going.

[Ninjakel]

i;ve got a 750 for sale.

[Trip]

Get a little DR200 or klx250 or some other small dual sport. If you want to learn to ride well fast with minimal risk to hurting the bike, a dual sport is where it is at. You can learn all types of riding in many coniditions and be that much more able to handle a larger displacement bike of any type when you want to move up. Then you also don't have to worry about OSP messing it up when he sneaks out on your bike.

Plus, they are cheap and hold their cheap value.

[OneNotSoSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Trip

Get a little DR200 or klx250 or some other small dual sport. If you want to learn to ride well fast with minimal risk to hurting the bike, a dual sport is where it is at. You can learn all types of riding in many coniditions and be that much more able to handle a larger displacement bike of any type when you want to move up. Then you also don't have to worry about OSP messing it up when he sneaks out on your bike.

Plus, they are cheap and hold their cheap value.

Thank you! That definitely helps!!

I'll keep all of your suggestions in mind!

[HokieDNA01]

Lol. Drewpy..I'ma come down to that big blue cock of yours and smack you!!

Tommy. Sounds like a good price. I am looking for something a bit newer as the older body style is a bit big on me. Good luck with your sale though. Try the WERA boards if you haven't already.

[OTB]

Perfect bike for new, smaller rider...just did fluid and tune up; brand new tires with 0 miles on them. 3100 miles on bike.

6 speed tranny, pulls 11,500 rpm in 6th (about 62-63 mph) watercooled two stroke,,,sits and idles like a moped...till you give it some gas

125mpg, 49cc.......with 72 and 90cc kits available for about 350 bucks.

90cc kitted bike will pull 100mph plus....

$2200 and can ship

[OTB]

PS fly me down for a week, feed me and we'll have you grinding off the toe sliders on your boots by the end of the week.....

[askmrjesus]

I've got a used girl's Huffy for sale.

Tassles and everything.

JC