[MissAmazing]

Just saying hello and in search of advice/suggestions...I've been wanting a sport bike for quite sometime, now that gas is outrageously expensive, its a prefect excuse to get rid of one the cars and get a bike....What do you guys suggest as a good starter bike (I'm 5'2 and 117lbs), something used (or no more than 10K) fairly reliable is always a plus...Thanks in advance :dthumb:

 

[pickle.of.doom]

There's lots of posts on here about that, search around a little and you'll find ltos of info. In a nutshell, look at Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki Ninja 500, or perhaps a Honda Hawk 650, or a Suzuki GS500. Buell has some nice short bikes too.

Most important, look up an MSF course (motorcycle safety foundation) and take it, you get lto learn on little bikes which are supplied for you.



Oh, and :welcome: :twfrox:

 

[Curve]

:welcome: :twfrox:

For a good beginners' bike you won't spend anywhere near 10 grand. Take a look around. There are numerous threads on starter bikes. Like pickle.of.doom said above take a look at the Kawasaki Ninja 500r and the Suzuki GS500f. If you want to get reviews on either of those bikes or any other bike you may be interested in visit www.epinions.com and type the bike you are looking for in the search inquiry.

 

[pintsizemoto]

in my neck of the woods (arizona) there is a dealer selling BRAND NEW Suzuki 500 for $3995 (did i mention it was brand new?)

 

[zx636r]

if ur a female i need a pic to tell u what bike u should be riding. lol but i would get whatever you get painted pink

 

[MissAmazing]

Thanks for the welcome and suggestions, I looked a Ninja 500 a while back, from what I remember I liked it....I've already looked up MSF course!

in my neck of the woods (arizona) there is a dealer selling BRAND NEW Suzuki 500 for $3995 (did i mention it was brand new?)

Where about in Arizona, sounds like a badass deal!

if ur a female i need a pic to tell u what bike u should be riding. lol but i would get whatever you get painted pink

First off, I am female, I would certianly hope that any one who would use the screen name MissAmazing would be as well lol....Also there is no reason for me to post a pic for you to tell me what kinda bike I should be riding :wink: and last but not least, my friends would seriously kick my ass if I painted any vehicle I own or plan to own pink...so not a good idea lol!

 

[pintsizemoto]

Where about in Arizona, sounds like a badass deal!

Extreme Yamaha Suziki
7340 e. mcdowell road
scottsdale az (not sure of the zip - if you mapquest it or google it, you might get it)
phone number is 480-325-2828

First off, I am female, I would certianly hope that any one who would use the screen name MissAmazing would be as well lol....Also there is no reason for me to post a pic for you to tell me what kinda bike I should be riding :wink: and last but not least, my friends would seriously kick my ass if I painted any vehicle I own or plan to own pink...so not a good idea lol!

i don't know wabout that - have a look at THIS bike

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001...571467662QQcategoryZ50030QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Gas Man]

:welcome: Miss... do a search on starter bike... and those bike listed above... you find loads of info... this topic has been :bthorse:

 

[JK_DILLA]

:welcome: glad to have ya MissAmazing

 

[ne1469]

:welcome:

 

[fasttrax1200]

howdy another newbie here from sunny preston Lancashire (NOT). good to see another good bikers website up and running.

 

[fasttrax1200]

and welcome to all other newbies while im at it

 

[Roach954]

if ur a female i need a pic to tell u what bike u should be riding. lol but i would get whatever you get painted pink

We actually only need the photo to see if you can fill your SN's shoes.... :welcome:

 

[MissAmazing]

We actually only need the photo to see if you can fill your SN's shoes.... :welcome:

Well FYI, I wasnt dubbed MissAmazing for posting pictures :

 

[jeeps84]

:welcome: MissAmazing & fasttrax1200 :twfrox:

 

[The Dude]

Im new myself but what I can tell you is that you must take the MSF course and you shouldnt need anything bigger than a 600. I have a 600 and that thing is plenty fast for me and the course taught me great stuff that I hope to someday start using like dont look at the ground when you are in a turn. Oh yeah beware of the cagers with phones. Any who, thats my :2cents:

:welcome: :twfrox:

And dont forget the gear.

 

[snadamo]

Extreme Yamaha Suziki
7340 e. mcdowell road
scottsdale az (not sure of the zip - if you mapquest it or google it, you might get it)
phone number is 480-325-2828



i don't know wabout that - have a look at THIS bike

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001...571467662QQcategoryZ50030QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The ZIP should be 85257 (this would be my neck o' the woods also ) I drive by that shop on the way home from work everyday I try to catch a glimpse of teh Gixxers and R6's but those are usually inside :drool: Dont forget you'll have to pay for tax and title! that costs a few hundred more or so.

 

[MissAmazing]

I checked out the Ninja and the Suzuki GS500 this weekend, from the looks of things I think the Ninja maybe the way to go...I wasnt crazy about the Suzuki at all! I dont think I need anything bigger than 600!



I've already got all the gear I need, my helmet could use a paint job though, its been sitting in the garage getting moved from corner to corner for the past year and a half or so!


Once again, thanks for the welcome, this seems like a really cool place :cheers:

 

[Curve]

It's good to see you are actively looking for a bike. Let us know what you decided to get when you get it. We'll be patiently waiting.

 

[marko138]

First of all.... :welcome:

2nd...pintsizemoto: that busa is UGLY. I hope it's not yours. Not the ugliest busa I've ever seen but certainly disgusting. uke: