Kyinal wrote:
I decided to get yellow, just for visibility purposes while I am learning, but I'm buying my gear in black and red or black and blue, since having un-matching gear will keep me from riding it forever, since I'll look like a total dork.
The lower two have matching gear, and it looks fine, the upper, just doesn't look right. Part of matching gear is it blends the rider with the bike, kinda that "One with the bike" thing. I totally agree with sport tourers and their "All Gear, All the Time" thing.
That said, unmatching gear is better than improper gear or no gear, but I know I am going to invest in the gear that fits me right and looks good, not just what's on sale on the rack and is way too small or big or ugly, like some of my friends.
I found out my credit is better than I thought, so at least I'm not going to get gouged in interest rates when I buy. For something like a Ninja 250 I would love to just pay cash, but I don't have that kind of cash as a college student!
Oh wait, no his gear sorta matches, but yeah, I'm not a huge fan of day-glow, I guess it comes from seeing all the idiots pulling out 80's ski and snowboard clothes...
But on a bike, I certainly see that it makes sense in terms of visibility.
Obvious question, what's the difference in protection between a 150 dollar helmet and a 500 dollar one? Or is it just a weight reduction issue because they meet the same standards?
Just keep an eye out on cycletrader and craigslist for used bikes in your area.
The ninja 250 is a great choice, as is the ninja 500 or GS500F. I'm about 6'0, 220, and I fit on all of those bikes pretty well (with my favorite being the GS). Also, don't discount some of the 80's bikes. They can be a lot of fun, and good to learn on (and cheap!).
2008 BMW K1200S
2003 Z1000 - For Sale
1979 KZ650B - Work in progress
2005 Ducati SS 1000DS - sold :'(
1994 VFR750 Interceptor - sold
1984 VF700F Interceptor - sold
2004 Hyosung GV250 - sold
