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ofblong wrote:

olebiker wrote:Eighteen seems kinda old to be starting but maybe it's not too late.

old to be starting what?

yea, no kidding. I started at 27 and one less limb. Its never too late if you're still breathing.

olebiker wrote:Eighteen seems kinda old to be starting but maybe it's not too late.

Old?

WTF?

I think that an 18 year old has no business on public streets on a motorcycle.

A motorcycle is a *terrible* vehicle to use to learn how to survive on the road. Use the safety of a car to get experience with traffic. There's a lot to get used to out there, from habits of other drivers to traffic pattern reading, road surface recognition, etc etc.

Its always better to wait, I was looking at bike way before I got my first car. When I eventually did save up the money for a bike, I found one with only half the mileage of my bike about 2 weeks after I purchased mine.. If you're 18 you should be on your own in not to long anyways.
When I first asked for a bike my parents were hesitant but said sure they'd love to have me out on a bike with them. When I showed them the picture of the red sport bike is when I was back in the same boat with every other young kid that wants a bike lol.

jonnythan wrote:

olebiker wrote:Eighteen seems kinda old to be starting but maybe it's not too late.

Old?

WTF?

I think that an 18 year old has no business on public streets on a motorcycle.

A motorcycle is a *terrible* vehicle to use to learn how to survive on the road. Use the safety of a car to get experience with traffic. There's a lot to get used to out there, from habits of other drivers to traffic pattern reading, road surface recognition, etc etc.

Sorry but we don't agree. The earlier you start the better rider you will end up. If I "pee" you off with my opinions that is ok. Opinions are like buttholes we all have one.

olebiker wrote:

jonnythan wrote:

olebiker wrote:Eighteen seems kinda old to be starting but maybe it's not too late.

Old?

WTF?

I think that an 18 year old has no business on public streets on a motorcycle.

A motorcycle is a *terrible* vehicle to use to learn how to survive on the road. Use the safety of a car to get experience with traffic. There's a lot to get used to out there, from habits of other drivers to traffic pattern reading, road surface recognition, etc etc.

Sorry but we don't agree. The earlier you start the better rider you will end up. If I "pee" you off with my opinions that is ok. Opinions are like buttholes we all have one.

I agree olebiker, atleast where I'm from that's what everyone thinks. Guess if I ever have a kid and he starts riding at 18 i tell him to steer clear of upstate NY

Show some responsibility and take a rider safety course. The community colleges here offer a three day course (they even supply the bikes) which qualifys as the road portion of you motorcycle license endorsement.

Try asking for a trail bike first something off road to get some experience. Should get some more driving time under your belt before street riding.

buckwheat15 wrote:my mom said that I cant get a bike until I am 18 I have been talking to her for a few weeks now I already tried the "does good on gas" and the " dad had one when he was young" and " im responsible" and "i ride dirt bikes all the time"
any other ideas to make bikes sound better to my mom

When you turn 18. Get a job and move out. Then you can do what ever you want. Nothing shows more responsibility than that.

My mom said I can get a bike when I have a job and move out, but I said, "Whoa.... I'm only 45, what's the rush ?"

hi-side wrote:My mom said I can get a bike when I have a job and move out, but I said, "Whoa.... I'm only 45, what's the rush ?"

Only 45? I'd like to intoduce you to my daughter. She's turning 40 and is living at home.