Maksim 1,504 Posted September 24, 2009 My advice, stay away from those rockets. More and more guys are wrecking them because of the need for speed. And that position on the bike is most unatural. Get yourself a small cruiser, get the feel, and when you think you outgrew it, move on to a bigger one..... a ninja 250?!?! ninja 250s are great to learn on... then would move to a naked street bike... not really a cruiser, but not a crotch rocket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackfox 1 Posted September 24, 2009 My advice, stay away from those rockets. More and more guys are wrecking them because of the need for speed. And that position on the bike is most unatural. Get yourself a small cruiser, get the feel, and when you think you outgrew it, move on to a bigger one..... a ninja 250?!?! ninja 250s are great to learn on... then would move to a naked street bike... not really a cruiser, but not a crotch rocket. I personally think that you are going to hate yourself if you buy a 250s after a month of riding it (to small). My first bike was a Yamaha 400 after a week a traded for a 650 within a year a bought a Harley Sporter 900, price was $3.900 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docwalt 1 Posted September 24, 2009 Depends on your weight, height, and frame size, and most important.....attitude....I bought a 250 Honda Rebel, and she handles pretty damn good for a " small " bike. But really... it's on two wheels, and that's all that counts. Personal preference, and not being pressured.A lot of guys hang it up because of someone elses advice. Just like shooting...you don't start someone out with .700 Nitro, just because you could do it. A good rider gives someone an honest opinion, not macho bull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackfox 1 Posted September 24, 2009 Depends on your weight, height, and frame size, and most important.....attitude....I bought a 250 Honda Rebel, and she handles pretty damn good for a " small " bike. But really... it's on two wheels, and that's all that counts. Personal preference, and not being pressured.A lot of guys hang it up because of someone elses advice. Just like shooting...you don't start someone out with .700 Nitro, just because you could do it. A good rider gives someone an honest opinion, not macho bull. That was my personal honest opinion. I not saying buy a super bike. I use to like to take long rides to the shore, that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docwalt 1 Posted September 24, 2009 I respect your opinion, we are all brothers and sisters out on the road! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooligan John 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Cool. A motorcycle thread. I have a 05 HD Electra Glide and a 06 Victory Jackpot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jermz1987 243 Posted September 26, 2009 I don't want to make everyone look bad and post pictures of my Huffy. complete with baseball card in the spokes. nice bike pics. keep em coming... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted September 26, 2009 Ninja 250? I guess if you're learning. That thing only has like 35hp. My old Nighthawk 650 had 65hp and it could have used more. The Ninjas are nice bikes but you're going to want something with more than a weedwacker motor on it pretty quick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted September 26, 2009 I donno... to learn on for a year... why not. heck you know you buy a 250 used, you can resell that 250 for the same price next year. but at rider when we were doing our class, even the 125's were ok to learn on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted September 26, 2009 Good decision on a Ninja 250..... or even a 500(harder to find)..... .....yes, you will lose no money, buy it, use it, learn on it, then sell it for what you paid for it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted September 27, 2009 even the 125's were ok to learn on. To learn on, yes. To move my ample behind around - it's not enough unless it drinks 2 cycle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackfox 1 Posted September 28, 2009 I have a funny history, the day I sold my Kawasaki 400 I took the buyer to take the test to the Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, show my license to the officer, the guy takes the test, there were 4 more guys that wanted to take the test and did not have anybody to show the license, one guy ask and I accepted then the second by the third guy the officer told me to go home he already have my driver license number. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites