<![CDATA[Want a bike??]]>Well I have been thinking about getting a bike for sometime now and I had a couple questions about them...

  1. What would insurance run for a 17 year old?(I know it depends on the bike)
  2. What would a good bike be to start off on?

THanks for your help!!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/10548/want-a-bikeRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 10:17:47 GMTThu, 10 May 2007 14:59:22 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Want a bike?? on Thu, 10 May 2007 18:33:51 GMT]]>I had a Suzuki GS425 that I learned on up north. That would be a good bike to pick up. Granted if you can find one that is in decent condition...Not exactly the most appealing of bikes, but it's still a good beginner bike.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/158667https://fargostreet.com/post/158667Thu, 10 May 2007 18:33:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Want a bike?? on Thu, 10 May 2007 17:41:35 GMT]]>I was serious about the dirt bike because you can learn how to handle turning without worrying about dumping. The 250 ninja would be a great idea, you buy one, ride it a summer and sell it next summer for $50 less than you paid. It's always a garaunteed sell. 600's are big if you've never ridden a sport bike. I would start smaller or buy an upright.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/158661https://fargostreet.com/post/158661Thu, 10 May 2007 17:41:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Want a bike?? on Thu, 10 May 2007 16:39:24 GMT]]>My dad is selling my old bike since he borrowed me cash for my new one. an 05 Ninja 500. 1600ish miles was down slightly but its not really noticeable. Let me know if your interested and I'll ask him what he wants. I think he said 2800ish

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/158652https://fargostreet.com/post/158652Thu, 10 May 2007 16:39:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Want a bike?? on Thu, 10 May 2007 16:06:33 GMT]]>Thanks for the advice guys!! I have some expiernce on a dirt bike and mopeds... But nothing on a sport bike...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/158650https://fargostreet.com/post/158650Thu, 10 May 2007 16:06:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Want a bike?? on Thu, 10 May 2007 15:18:36 GMT]]>i would recomend an old kawasaki 250 you can pick them up for around $500-1000 and are plenty fast for what you will need to learn on... plus they resell great as there are always beginers looking to pick up a cheap bike they can tip over and not be to pissed...

oh and a lil tip you will
1: drop it your first time taking off from a roll( depending on your ego)
2: drop it around a corner on gravel( ppl that know will tell you this but you will not listen)
3: will be standing with it or pushing it and drop it over...

trust me it will happen at least once

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/158644https://fargostreet.com/post/158644Thu, 10 May 2007 15:18:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Want a bike?? on Thu, 10 May 2007 15:11:22 GMT]]>Suzuki SV650

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/158642https://fargostreet.com/post/158642Thu, 10 May 2007 15:11:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Want a bike?? on Thu, 10 May 2007 15:08:25 GMT]]>Do you have experience riding a motorcycle? If not, I would be inclined to say that Methodless's idea for a bike is a good starting point. Sportbikes can be a bit overwhelming if you haven't ridden much before and can be a bit powerful to learn on. Having said that, an older 500 or 600cc bike isn't a bad choice to learn with. If you dump it at least you won't be out as much $$$

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MethodlesS;168880 wrote:
a dirt bike. some 100cc honda from the eighties.
I am looking for more of a sport bike... Honda or Yamaha maybe...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/158639https://fargostreet.com/post/158639Thu, 10 May 2007 15:04:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Want a bike?? on Thu, 10 May 2007 15:02:08 GMT]]>a dirt bike. some 100cc honda from the eighties.

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