Like the title says, I'm wanting to get my first motorcycle. Never had one before, I don't even know how to ride. But I'm gonna finally learn and do it, now that I have a little disposable income.
I am planning on taking a riders course, and so on and so forth. But other than that, I'm at a bit of a loss. I don't really know anyone local that rides, so not much luck on pointers there.
I would really like to get a street glide, however, that is a lot of bike and considerably over my budget. I'm looking at spending something in the neighborhood of 5-8k. I love the idea of a cruiser, but with the size of the bike and my limited finances, I don't think it is a smart decision. I also like the idea of a street bike, considering I don't have the cash for something big and comfy.
Suggestions? Comments?
I fully intend on wearing a helmet and protective gear, and being safe. I also want to take part in freedom rider type of events, charity stuff, and the like. It was what my uncle did before he passed away, and he always wanted me to get a Harley and ride with him downin houston. Unfortunately he passed away from an accident from when he wasn't wearing a helmet.
I have had many things told to me about starting to ride, to buy a bike that is small and cheap, and to learn on it before graduating to something bigger and better, I've also been told to get something powerful enough that I have a healthy amount of respect for it and it's capacity to scare/kill me.
Tips/tricks/advice? What do you ride and why? What would you suggest/do different if you had to do the experience over?
I am planning on taking a riders course, and so on and so forth. But other than that, I'm at a bit of a loss. I don't really know anyone local that rides, so not much luck on pointers there.
I would really like to get a street glide, however, that is a lot of bike and considerably over my budget. I'm looking at spending something in the neighborhood of 5-8k. I love the idea of a cruiser, but with the size of the bike and my limited finances, I don't think it is a smart decision. I also like the idea of a street bike, considering I don't have the cash for something big and comfy.
Suggestions? Comments?
I fully intend on wearing a helmet and protective gear, and being safe. I also want to take part in freedom rider type of events, charity stuff, and the like. It was what my uncle did before he passed away, and he always wanted me to get a Harley and ride with him downin houston. Unfortunately he passed away from an accident from when he wasn't wearing a helmet.
I have had many things told to me about starting to ride, to buy a bike that is small and cheap, and to learn on it before graduating to something bigger and better, I've also been told to get something powerful enough that I have a healthy amount of respect for it and it's capacity to scare/kill me.
Tips/tricks/advice? What do you ride and why? What would you suggest/do different if you had to do the experience over?