juniorbean

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Finally convinced my wife to let me buy one. Took almost 8 months... but she gave in. After the new year... time to get it registered, get my permit, and start learning

FiveLiterCheater

Wouldn't have been my first choice but congrats

fsttyms1

Sweet.

GreenMonster

I was thinking this was going to be a Boxster S thread...

It looks like a nice beginner bike.. and it's a good time to buy...

I've always wanted a bike, but my mom won't let me get one

virtualbong

Great learner bike!

Is that the ex250 or ex500? I started with a 93 ex500.

calgary2800

Not bad, light small bikes are hell of fun in the twistes.

I've had many crotch rockets in size from 650cc to 1199cc and from my 15k miles from riding different bike, lighter is always better even if its slower a bit.

juniorbean

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Yeah, I wanted to start small to learn on. I'm looking to move up to a Ducati in a year or so (whenever I'm comfortable). Best thing about these bikes is that they hold their value, so when I resell, I should get most of it back. Oh, and it's an EX250...



I wish!! With a new store opening mid-Feb, and another coming in May, I have money scattered everywhere. Hopefully this time next year after all money settles I can look into a car... but for now, this will keep me busy .

Plus, depending on how into bikes I get, I may stray from the Boxster S and get something less expensive so I can get a new bike as well. We'll see. For all I know i may not get anything anytime soon and be stuck with an Ice Cream FJ Cruiser and EX250 for some time...

virtualbong

It took me 3 months to be comfortable and I got into a 2002 F4i. Then it took me another 3 months to get comfortable to move up to a 2003 600rr. You will be in that Ducati in no time!

Which Ducati are you thinkin' about and don't say 1098 or I'll kill you and steal it.

juniorbean

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^ LOL, probably not. Looking at a Monster. Which one depends on how comfortable I am although my neighbor is trying to convince me to look at their Superbikes (either the 848 or 1098).

We'll see... I still need to get my permit and take the MSF course... so baby steps

jz-97-c7

congrats...i'm looking at moving up to 2 wheels while we're in japan, since i probably won't have 2 cars

virtualbong

You should be able to move to a Monster in no time.

And scratch what I said before. It took me one month to get comfortable and move up to a f4i.

junktionfet

Man, that's a great bike to get started on... And it will likely be easy to sell when you're ready to upgrade.

bigman

nice toy, be careful, nuff said.

junktionfet

I know, right. Those are works of art.

Another bike I really like is the Triumph Daytona 675. They sound sooo wicked too.

65 Fury Convert

My frst bike was an Ex500 as well (then a Ninja 600 then a ZX7 then a FZR600 then a ZX11 then a F3)

Great starter bike!

teranfon

Congrats! Nice looking bike! Wear all your gear at all times, and have a safe ride.

I agree with calgary2800. Been riding bikes since I was eleven and on the street since sixteen, and have seen many skilled riders with lighter bikes that can outperform many other riders with the larger machines.

Terry

juniorbean

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^ Thanks! I'm not what you would call conservative which is why my wife was nervous about me getting a bike (example, I crashed with my mountain bike several weeks ago and cracked my helmet)... but motorcycles are another game.

I already have my helmet and gloves. My neighbor has a leather jacket that is too small for him, so he's giving it to me. I just need boots and I'm ready to go. Oh yeah, then my permit then license ...

I haven't decided what I am going to do with this bike yet. Again, just got it and still need to learn. But I may actually keep it, even when I upgrade. There is a small local track here that is known in the area for it's beginner courses (courses as in instructional)... so I may just use the 250 for that. Who knows. For now I can't wait for New Year's to be over so I can go get my permit!!!!

teranfon

Just please be careful. Not trying to preach about the riding gear again, but it, along with riding courses, is one of the most important accessories to have with your bike. Over three years ago I was in a horrific bike accident resulting in eighteen fractures and a severe brain injury. I had to relearn how to walk and talk again. I still cannot write. But I AM here, and in no small part because of the gear I was wearing. ATGATT. All the gear, all the time.

Safe riding! And yes, I still ride, and love every minute of it.

Terry

juniorbean

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^ I do plan on being careful. Like I said, I will have all of the gear before I even have my permit. So I plan on doing it right.

Fibonacci

x2

phil2

Interesting choice...congrats!

nbennettksu

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nice bike, keep it locked up! bastards stole my 06 gsxr600

juniorbean

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^ It's garaged

joerockt

LOL...My first bike was a TL1000R...You'll be bored as shit within a week on that thing...

Make sure you take the MSF course...

RaviNJCLs

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Cool.

juniorbean

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Well, you're just crazier then me I guess. The TL1000R is pretty much a street legal Superbike. I have no desire to hop on one of those as my first bike. Why would I? Plus, being short, I doubt I could even reach the ground on that . My buddy actually has an SV1000S (successor to your first bike) and I can barely touch... and only on one side. I don't think I'll get bored quickly. I've never ridden a streetbike, so it will take some time to get used to it. After I get better, I'll upgrade. Every rider and racer I spoke with said to start with a 250cc, so I took their advise and did. Should have plenty of power to do what i need it to do. I may actually even keep it after I'm ready to upgrade and use it as a track bike for the 250 beginner class (obviously) if I like riding enough. We'll see...

As for the course. Yup. Permit, then MSF. Going for the permit tomorrow.

Moog-Type-S

An excellent starter bike!! Good choice.

Now make the better choice and get a Monster...when you are ready. :wink:

Ride safe.

majin ssj eric

Great bike to start out on. Best part is that if you bin it, you won't care that much!

mrmako

If you're Navy, and the wife has a license, you both can have a "Y" plate. No problem, and you can get here a "safe" minivan, and you a car. You can own a motorcycle as well. And you can ship it back to the US in your household goods (if it's US spec).

Back on topic: Good choice to go small to start with, IMHO. Nice bike. I can' t have one until the kids are out of the house (say 13 - 14 years from now)

evilone

grats junior. As a sportbike rider, and enthusiast, I personaly don't think than Duc's are worth the money. You can get a better Jap bike for A LOT cheaper. Be safe and ALWAYS wear gear.. It will help save your life when you go down.

joerockt

I dont know how old you are, but I was 24 when I did it. And yeah, I was a bit crazier then than I am now for sure.

Yea, it was a tall bike. I'm 5'9 and to get two feet on the ground I was usually on my tip toes. For me, it was pretty easy to learn. My friend had ridden for a long time and picked up the bike for me at the dealer, we promptly went to a school parking lot and several hours later I was cutting corners at really low speeds, which is very tricky on those bikes. From there, I would ride at nighttime to practice on the streets. Yea, it sounds crazy, but there is a lot less traffic, so I found it to be the best time. If you can get past the fact that you have all that power at your command and respect it, there is no difference between 250cc's and 1000cc's. Then the question is what do you intend to use it for? If its just for commuting, then sure, 250 is good enough. But if its for weekend riding, canyon carving, not so much. You'll be getting the bigger bike sooner then you think...

joerockt

Not a question of if, a question of when. I had several close calls, but never dumped it in my 4 years of riding.

BENDER08

i started out on a 954rr i was 17 though i was bored of it after 3-weeks

juniorbean

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Yeah, I'm recently 31, so I'm getting started late. Probably why I'm taking the more consevative route

I'll be doing the same thing as you... heading to an empty lot, learning the clutch, getting comfortable with the bike, etc. Where we live is kind of considered the country here, so there are miles and miles of open roads where you'll hardly see a car. So once I'm comfortable on the bike my neighbor and I will get lost back there so I can learn. You're probably right on the upgrading sooner then I think... but at least I have that luxury now, whereas if I started on a bigger bike, there's no way to downgrade w/o selling it. With this bike I can get comfortable, then sell it for close to what i paid since they hold their value so well, and get a bigger bike.

juniorbean

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yeah, that's what a lot of people are telling me. My neighbor is already lining up my next bike and he keeps mentioning the Ninja 650R and the Yamaha FZ6.

joerockt

Whats with the draw to the quasi-street bikes? Change those 2 to a zx6r and an R6 and now you're talking.

FZ6?

juniorbean

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^ B/C I don't need a complete rocket or street legal superbike.. Either of those bikes would be just fine for me. You go out and buy an R6 or zx6r and I'll go out and buy what I want

evilone

some peole just dont wan the all out no frilze (sp?) kind of bike. I can understand that. Most sportbikes are not that comfy to ride on all day. Where as the sport/touring group covers that base without losing to much hp, cornering, or style. It all comes down to the rider and what their looking for. I for one am glad junior is sticking to be a true rider and not one who buys a certain kind of bike to impress people.

joerockt

Sure you do! Why not? You'll change your mind once you get into it...

Anyway, fair enough...grandpa

And I wouldnt buy either of those bikes myself. It would actually be the SV1000 That V-twin is just too bad ass...

joerockt

Uhhhh, the guy was talking about getting a Duc 1098...Are you serious?