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I am looking for my 1st bike. So many to choose from. I am looking at the vstars 250,650 & 950, Yamaha Majesty and Yamaha TMAX, also the kawaski 900 Vulcan. I only have my temp license but will be taking a safety riders course this year and getting my perms. I am open on 1st bike. I am 61 y/o and would like for it to be more then my 1st bike but financial consideratrions need to made as well.

Thank you
Graydon

Welcome!

First Bike..... Think smaller, used, easy to handle and pick up. You will have little slip ups. Most people drop theirs. I did 3 or 4 times.
Best would be to take the safety course before buying. gives you the chance to work with theirs and check them out before buying...

Just my 2 cents...

Safety course 1st is exactly what I am going to do. When I do get that 1st bike, there will be a lot of riding done in my subdivision until the bike becomes a part of me. I do not want something too smal and have to buy another bike within a year or so. The way the new biles handle now (supposedly) makes me want to get something around 500 - to 650 cc's.

Graydon

Thanks for your input.

Well since you're looking for a cruiser and you seem to be fairly responsible about starting small and all that.
I'd recommend a V-Star 650 or a Boulevard S40 (Suzuki Savage). Also look into the Kawasaki Vulcan 500.
Are you looking for new or used?

Really looking for new or fairly new.

Graydon to the Total Motorcycle forum!

You are on the right with the new bike and taking a Motorcycle Safety Course to start out with. The Motorcycle Safety Course will not only give you a lot of new knowledge but also more confidence as well on a bike. I would be tempted to say "Wait till you finish the course to buy a bike" as your idea of what you want to try might change during the course.

Nothing wrong with getting ideas on a new bike though while you wait!!

The cruisers you picked out are good choices... I would stay away from the 950 and 900 for your first one, you'll have more than enough power in the 500-600cc range for your first bike. Some parts of the world you can't even buy a motorcycle that big in engine size! LOL.

If you are looking at new remember minor accidents do happen, a parking lot drop or a slow speed spill, nothing that would hurt you but it could scuff up a new bike and that's $$$. So going used is a steller idea.

When does your course start?

Mike

1st courses start in April, with sign ups beginning in Feb.

gmrief wrote:1st courses start in April, with sign ups beginning in Feb.

You must be excited about getting your motorcycle licence! Do you have a graduated (learners) system where you are or do you get a full licence at the end?

Mike

It will be a permanent license at the end of the course. I think the course is 2 1/2 days. Yes I am very excited.

Welcome, good luck and be safe!