I'm new to the street scene, been on the dirt, but really hyped for the street. How do I get started. What would be the best bike for a beginner like me. And are there any clubs in the Norcal area who would like a star student? Does height and weight matter when getting a street bike? If so I am 5'10 and about 140lbs. Be good to me boys I need some advice. Lots of Love...........

 

awesome! good to hear your becoming a street rider!! if i were you, just starting out, id go with a 600cc bike, for me id go honda cuz their the ****! weight and height doesnt really matter, good luck on your bike purchase!!

 

A good first bike would be a older cbr 600 like a f2, f3, a ninja 250-500, or a suzuki sv650

 

nor cal! :D nice

how much dirt have you ridden? as in years, style, aggression, bike size, and how often do you crash. :D evaluating this way kind of helps dictate how you want to go about choosing a bike.

crash a lot = buy a cheap bike to start :D

 

F2 or F3 maybe an F4 all hondas by the way...bullet proof and run forever

 

Get the f4i, the fuel injection is sweet, no choking for cold startups, hassle free.

 

Finally you posted!!! he he

Yeah listen to them, get an F4i cause they have over 100hp, weigh under 450lbs, and do the 1/4 mile in the 10 second range.

Its a GREAT beginner bike if you wanna get youtself killed! HAHAHAHA




How about a nice new 2002 R1???

 

Maybe you should get a GSXR 1000??

 

Where in "NorCal" are you??

If you're near Sac. Go to the Arden Mall Virgin mega-store parking lot Tomorrow (Sat). near 11:30-12:30. Meeting with a lot of riders to go play. We've also got some girls that ride with us that can answer questions for you.

 

ohh ill take that f4i, looks like a steal to me

 

nice work shuggs. scare off the chicks. don't scare this one off, she's cool.

naw really though a SV650 is the best way to go. plenty of power, lightweight, cheaper insurance, don't see em everywhere, good in the twisties, BRAND NEW MODEL IN 03'. so buy an 02 for CHEAP!!! they start off cheap anyhow.

 

well if you just wanted somthin with a sportbike appearance but not worried about power you could get the kawasaki 250, insurance is probly really cheap on those hogs

 

too bad she could get a fiddy that would blow the doors (levers?) off a ex250.

SV650!!!

 

I really appreciate all the good info Boyz. And I live in Grass Valley. I will try to make it out to Arden, thanks for the tip.

 

250s are great bikes to learn on

 

ever heard of keith hanliegh? he used to be one helluva rider ....last seen on a TL1000r. He moved to grassvalley a while ago. lives in the hills :D he's a jeepin' bud of mine. maybe he has a hookup in town for ya. I'll talk to him and hit u back.

 

The Suzuki SV650, it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.:D

 

Who do I look for when I show up at Arden? Is there someone with an extra helmet who wouldn't mind a tag along?

 

gotta keep that kickstand up :D:D