Noob Help.

TheUltimateSquid

TheUltimateSquid

Wannabie Member
Im sure it gets annoying having a bunch of squids on here asking you the same questions over and over but it doesnt hurt to ask alot of experts :)
1381139364953s.jpg
So Im a Nub Currently working a minimum wage job saving for an R6 and Im only 17, But I really enjoy Motovlogging,and plan on starting this summer (after doing math I estimate I will have enough money for all gear) But the only problem is ,and Im sure ALL of you had to do this... You know when you tell your family that your getting a bike?,.. and they will tell you its dangerous and they do not want you too well maybe not you because you might have been older but if you started when you were my age I just need to know Whats the best way to get that thought out of your familys head that your literally killing your self by investing in this .. which I know its dangerous but I still need advice on how to get my familys approval on letting me buy a bike .


And Im also contemplating between a 250 or a 600 :p
 
first take an msf course so u can show ur parents that u know the laws and how to ride before u get a bike. this will also help u use the "but im being responsible" card. then show them that ur are saving up the money urself. just when ur saving make sure u have the money for all the gear and the bike. u will need at least a helmet, jacket, gloves, insurance, registration. also while saving and talking to them about it over and over again if they say no just bring it up again later they say no again bring it up again. i would also get a used bike instead of a brand new one because one new bike are really expensive and two ur most likely going to drop ur first bike. also when ur looking at ranges of cc to start on you have to think about how tall you are, how much you weight, all play key factors on what would be better for you. im 6-2 and 200 pounds my first(only) bike is a 550 i knew i would out grow a 250 really fast. but i got my bike at the age of 20 and i was already out of my parents house so i really didnt have to ask them. i just remember bugging them when i was younger about getting my endorsement and a bike and i got them to say i could. but i never saved enough to get one. plus i was moving to a different state around that time so i figure i would just wait till i was settled in so i wouldnt have to get my licence twice.
 
lightitup said:
first take an msf course so u can show ur parents that u know the laws and how to ride before u get a bike. this will also help u use the "but im being responsible" card. then show them that ur are saving up the money urself. just when ur saving make sure u have the money for all the gear and the bike. u will need at least a helmet, jacket, gloves, insurance, registration. also while saving and talking to them about it over and over again if they say no just bring it up again later they say no again bring it up again. i would also get a used bike instead of a brand new one because one new bike are really expensive and two ur most likely going to drop ur first bike. also when ur looking at ranges of cc to start on you have to think about how tall you are, how much you weight, all play key factors on what would be better for you. im 6-2 and 200 pounds my first(only) bike is a 550 i knew i would out grow a 250 really fast. but i got my bike at the age of 20 and i was already out of my parents house so i really didnt have to ask them. i just remember bugging them when i was younger about getting my endorsement and a bike and i got them to say i could. but i never saved enough to get one. plus i was moving to a different state around that time so i figure i would just wait till i was settled in so i wouldnt have to get my licence twice.
Click to expand...
I have 5 grand so far so Im pretty dead set on it and I sat on a R6 and my feet were solid planted on the floor Im 5'8 so Im thinking I should just get a ninja 250 instead of bumping my chances of killing my self right?
 
To be honest mate, all I really had to say was that the insurance Third Party Fire and Theft was £500 for the year and the mother was all for it, along with the bike being £35 a month on finance :P
 
Yeah, apart from the cost of the bike being greater with the bigger bike, insurance and registration is also more. Larger bikes are more likely to be stolen too, along with more in maintenance and repairs.
And to be honest, I don't think some one new to riding should start on a 600cc super sports. There is a lot of power there and they are not very forgiving. I'd start on something manageable, something you don't mind scratching or denting (I gave my first bike such a beating). But I live in Western Australia, and when I got my licence we were limited to 250cc for the first year and had to sit a second driving test to go bigger.
 
:eek: ... That guy is dangerous to himself!! ... No gloves!? .WTF!? .... If he accidentally reached out and touched a car while splitting .. Then the cops coulda pulled the print and tracked him down !! Mad rash fool!! ;)
 
Apex said:
Don't be this guy and you'll be alright.
Click to expand...
Ive seen this video before you can already tell by the look of this guy no gear at all just a hoodie some pants, no gloves and a helmet hes no good....... the saggy pants and the attempt to walk in a cool way .. jesus these people dont deserve a bike.

And I dont plan on lane splitting at all for awhile LOL shit seems horrifying .
 
janx101 said:
:eek: ... That guy is dangerous to himself!! ... No gloves!? .WTF!? .... If he accidentally reached out and touched a car while splitting .. Then the cops coulda pulled the print and tracked him down !! Mad rash fool!! ;)
Click to expand...
I have always worn gloves while riding. Being a musician, I like my fingers and it just feels weird not wearing them on the bike.

TheUltimateSquid said:
And I dont plan on lane splitting at all for awhile LOL shit seems horrifying .
Click to expand...
You say that now :P just remember to do it safely and responsibly. And in most places it's illegal to lane split/filter.
 
When I upgrade to a higher CC supersport I had always been looking at getting the GSXR, but people like this and the stereotypes around it make me consider everything else. I mean I already was, but even more so.
 
Not sure were you are from but before buying anything I would look up how much insurance would be on your bike. For me, a 600cc super sport was like 5k a year, and thats after riding a moped for two years. Also I wouldn't recommend getting something in pristine condition either. Most likely you'll set it down in the first couple month you have it, and scrathces on a super sport look like crap. Defiantly take the MSF course. I teaches you alot and if you tell the insurance company that you took the class, they will give you a better rate. My recommendation is to go on craigslist and buy a cruddy old bike for under a grand and learn on it. Upgrade to a super sport after your first season.
 
Just show them you are responsible, take the classes, get the proper gear, don't be reckless and they will come around..
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Top Posters Past 30 days

Winners Video

Website Supported by Ipswich SEO

Latest posts

Back
Top