East Bay Mike
Well-known member
Hello everyone,
My name is Mike, I'm 34 years old, I've lived in the East Bay (Hayward, Dublin) most of my life, driven manual transmissions for 95% of my driving career and have owned a few somewhat quick vehicles (most recent a 2016 Camaro SS). Never rode until I took the CMSP course last weekend in Hayward. Erin and Scott were great instructors!
I just got my M1 license yesterday, but trust me....I know that all that means is that I can legally ride a motorcycle on public roads. It doesn't mean it's a wise thing to do, at least in certain conditions/situations, which is why I intend to find some parking lots and practice the drills we did at the CMSP course, over and over, especially panic stops and swerving.
The bike selection process has been overwhelming. I've always wanted a sport bike, but I'm open to getting a standard/naked bike.
I don't want to spend more than I have to, ~$6K or so would be around my comfort limit for a bike, new or used. If new, obviously the options are limited to something like an R3 or a Ninja 400. Or, a used 300 sport bike, or used SV650 or FZ-07.
FWIW, I'm 6'1", 185, 33" inseam.
This is a list of bikes some guy I know gave me based on us being similar physical dimensions.
Sv650
Sv650s
Sv650sf
Used or the new 2018 models are a bargain and after 8 years with mine I can't find a good reason to get rid of mine. It does it all and has great after market support.
Gladius
Fz6r
Yzfr3
Fz07
Duke 390
Honda cb 500 series
Kawi ninja 300
And I will definitely be spending whatever I need to for gear. I already have a helmet and gloves, but I'll get everything else before I take my first ride.
Anyways, thanks for reading, I'm happy to be a member of this forum, and I look forward to having some fun with you guys! Any help or feedback would be appreciated very much.
Thank you!
Mike
My name is Mike, I'm 34 years old, I've lived in the East Bay (Hayward, Dublin) most of my life, driven manual transmissions for 95% of my driving career and have owned a few somewhat quick vehicles (most recent a 2016 Camaro SS). Never rode until I took the CMSP course last weekend in Hayward. Erin and Scott were great instructors!
I just got my M1 license yesterday, but trust me....I know that all that means is that I can legally ride a motorcycle on public roads. It doesn't mean it's a wise thing to do, at least in certain conditions/situations, which is why I intend to find some parking lots and practice the drills we did at the CMSP course, over and over, especially panic stops and swerving.
The bike selection process has been overwhelming. I've always wanted a sport bike, but I'm open to getting a standard/naked bike.
I don't want to spend more than I have to, ~$6K or so would be around my comfort limit for a bike, new or used. If new, obviously the options are limited to something like an R3 or a Ninja 400. Or, a used 300 sport bike, or used SV650 or FZ-07.
FWIW, I'm 6'1", 185, 33" inseam.
This is a list of bikes some guy I know gave me based on us being similar physical dimensions.
Sv650
Sv650s
Sv650sf
Used or the new 2018 models are a bargain and after 8 years with mine I can't find a good reason to get rid of mine. It does it all and has great after market support.
Gladius
Fz6r
Yzfr3
Fz07
Duke 390
Honda cb 500 series
Kawi ninja 300
And I will definitely be spending whatever I need to for gear. I already have a helmet and gloves, but I'll get everything else before I take my first ride.
Anyways, thanks for reading, I'm happy to be a member of this forum, and I look forward to having some fun with you guys! Any help or feedback would be appreciated very much.
Thank you!
Mike
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