New (more like soon to be) biker and to the forums from WI

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Jthmeffy
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New (more like soon to be) biker and to the forums from WI

#1 Unread post by Jthmeffy »

Hey. I'm 20, and I've never been on any form of motorcycle. I've wanted to ride since I was young but never really got to thinking about it seriously until recently. I am going to sign up for MSF up in Eau Claire for May/June. I dont have a bike yet but i am looking.

I wont be able to buy one for awhile anyway (in between jobs.. looking like crazy, applying everywhere.. but for the time i have been unemployed, I have wracked up a hefty bill with my fiance, so i need to start on paying her off before i drop cash on a bike). I plan on finding some beater bike ($500 or less and 500cc/50hp or less) that will work for the summer and pick something up that i can reasonably afford and have fun with (was thinking something like a ex500 ninja or a gs650, something after i get the basics down with the beater). Anyone have any ideas for a good bike to look for that would be in the cheap beater section?

Also, am I the only person who justifies wanting to ride a bike down to economy to everyone around him but actually just wants to ride? I start mentioning to friends and family that i want to start riding and the only answer that satisfies them is to 'save gas'.

bleh

lol, so here is my intro!
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VermilionX
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#2 Unread post by VermilionX »

welcome!

good luck in the MSF and getting a bike.

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#3 Unread post by Wizzard »

Welcome to the forums .
Regards, Wizzard
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- ' WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!! ' " - Author Unknown
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