want to get a bike but dont know where to start

want to get a bike but dont know where to start

pretty much all i know is to take classes from these guys TERG i think...its a place around here but like what are the steps i have to take to make it legit

The actual riding part? Or the bike itself, lol?

I just started that here in Kentucky.
I went to the DMV, took a quick written test (you may want to go one day, get the informational book, then go later or somehting). Got the Motorcycle Permit. I have my Driver's License, then the Motorcycle Permit.
Here, the permit is valid for a year. You can take the motorcycle test a certain amount of days after getting the permit. Classes aren't required, but are a good idea and you need to have your own bike for the test, with insurance.

do you have to have the permit for like 6 months like a car?

i would recommend taking the Motorcycle Safety course...especially if you've never ridden a bike before. they'll teach you and test you in the span of 4 days, and you'll get your license once you pass both the written and riding tests.

i'm in the middle of mine - failed the riding test today and have to retake it.

yeah the TERG stuff is motorcycle safety course but i thought all they did was give you the riding lessons not the permit and stuff

i'm not sure bout this but my friend has a R6 and told me u don't need insurance...i didn't believe him.
but i'm not sure..

permit, no. M endorsement on your license (in Maryland), yes.

. . .so how does he intend to handle costs incurred if/when it's smashed or stolen? your friend is a fool.

If you have no experience, I wouldn't plan on getting something like a CBR1000RR...

I did MSF last summer, 1 day of classroom instruction and 2 days of riding POS nighthawks. I passed the riding test on teh first try and got some DMV certificate mailed to me. I didn't bother taking the written test until January, passed that on the first try even though I forgot almost everything in the course and got my license.
Cliffnote is the instructions at MSF are usually nicer about helping you pass the riding test and the DMV written test is common sense.

i was going too, my friend was gonna sell me his kawasaki ninja500r that has like 500miles on it. the place i was gonna take lessons from teach you on those bikes too.

i dont know how it is here but it might be just the endorsment

http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx?state=CO

that site lists all trainers in Colorado...you're right, it appears the only people in Denver are T3RG. call them for details of the course and whether or not your DMV will waive the test if you take the course through them.

they sent me a packet and i think they said you take the test through them but you still have to go to the dmv to finalize it, because its basically drivers ed for motorcycles

ahhh...i'd still call and verify. good luck with it, though.

thanks =]

oh and how do i know what kinda gear to get?

Just whatever looks cool!...like Ducati jackets and sh*t...lol, don't listen to me...

lol whatever looks cool haha

I have to wait 180 days to get my full motorcycle license, but that's because I was under 21 when I got the permit (I turn 21 in two days, tho, lol). Generally, at least in Kentucky, the wait is ... 20? days. Not overly long.

But you can still ride a bike with the permit. You just can't carry passengers. I think that's the only real limit. Mind, you also wanna be sure you got insurance.

i wouldnt carry a passenger anyway

Good choice. You can learn on it and have no problem selling it when it's time to move up.

If you get a bike stay away from the rice rockets. I would look at getting a new Vulcan. You want warranty

Scorpion makes an excellent helmet that's affordable and is #2 in the top three. the other two are Shoei and Arai. don't buy online without trying them on, however. i would recommend getting a full face helmet, and whatever you buy make sure it's at least DOT approved.

jackets...you want something with armor in the shoulders, elbows, and back. leather is an added bonus. i recommend Cortech jackets, as they're affordable, come with 2 liners (waterproof and insulated, both of which zip out), and look halfway decent.

GET GLOVES. get MOTORCYCLE gloves. they're padded in the right places and precurved so you're not fighting them to shift/brake.

make sure you have boots that go over the ankle. Joe Rocket makes a few pairs, as do other companies.

a good place to start shopping would be http://www.newenough.com -- their gear is new and reduced in price. DO expect to spend about $1000 on gear...and don't skimp out on the cheapest stuff you can find. try it on before you buy it, to make sure it fits. make sure it fits snugly (but gives you a little breathing room), and doesn't flap in the wind. keep in mind, that stuff is the only thing between you and the road...if it's baggy, it'll give you no protection whatsoever.

what if he doesn't like that style? he's already mentioned potentially using a Ninja 500, which is a decent starting bike.

i agree!!

It's cool with me

i guess he is..lol

ohh i think he has life insurance, but the fact that he insured the bike i don't know. i thought it was impossible. cuz shouldn't u get insurance before u can ride a bike?

cool thanks!

and i dont think its required to buy insurance, but im going to do it anyway

good move.

i'll warn you now, it'll be expensive the first year you have your license. i'm tempted to wait a year before i actually buy a bike so my insurance is a little lower.