Anyone who owns a motorcycle, I got some questions
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You do not need a bike to take a class, they are usually held at community colleges or similar. They provide 125cc bikes to ride. I did that to get my license and it was actually helpful with some good technique and tips. Once you complete the class you get basically a voucher to go to the DMV and they hand you your license. I had an 87 Honda Intercepter/VFR700. It was awesome till I paid more in speeding tickets than for the bike...
It had 24k on it when I bought it and I put about 5k on it and just changed the oil, and it saw redline often... Honda bikes are super solid
Here is my bike when I had it
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Take an msf course. Saves on insurance. You can get your temps which are good for 6 months. It was a 20 question computer test. Multiple choice. Easy as hell. Which leads me to my next point. More people need to ride motorcycle. Buy a Supermoto. Most fun to ride IMHO
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I also took an msf course when I first got my license close to 10 years ago. Class I took was a full weekend (Saturday & Sunday), the next week I walked into the DMV, took computer test and had my license. Easy peasy! Helmet age isn't necessarily a law type thing, is more of a safety thing. The shock absorbing material within a helmet does deteriorate over time preventing the helmet to protect you as it is meant to. I always wear a helmet no matter what the temperature or weather is outside. I've owned a 1200cc Buell for 8 years and had a blast, but definitely am having a shit ton more fun on my newer Triumph Daytona 675 sport bike. The type of bike you get will definitely come with the style you prefer more. Everyone has their opinions. Just make sure to test sit on different style/makes/models of bikes to see what fits you best and what riding style you like the best as well.
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ATGATT. Because crashing without it is stupid. I've replaced helmets after crashing hard too. Once the foam gets compressed good enough. Look into a new lid
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He better be!
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Getting another bike this season, Mitch?
I sure hope so. I miss it so much.
/KTM pipe dreams
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You do not need a bike to take a class, they are usually held at community colleges or similar. They provide 125cc bikes to ride. I did that to get my license and it was actually helpful with some good technique and tips. Once you complete the class you get basically a voucher to go to the DMV and they hand you your license. I had an 87 Honda Intercepter/VFR700. It was awesome till I paid more in speeding tickets than for the bike...
It had 24k on it when I bought it and I put about 5k on it and just changed the oil, and it saw redline often... Honda bikes are super solid
Here is my bike when I had it
I like it! Ok cool. Thank you so much. How do I find these motorcycle classes? I live in ozaukee county. It has mequon/cedarburg/grafton/port washington/saukville
I will be sure to tell my brother about the speeding tickets. I shouldn't get any in my slow 250
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I also took an msf course when I first got my license close to 10 years ago. Class I took was a full weekend (Saturday & Sunday), the next week I walked into the DMV, took computer test and had my license. Easy peasy! Helmet age isn't necessarily a law type thing, is more of a safety thing. The shock absorbing material within a helmet does deteriorate over time preventing the helmet to protect you as it is meant to. I always wear a helmet no matter what the temperature or weather is outside. I've owned a 1200cc Buell for 8 years and had a blast, but definitely am having a shit ton more fun on my newer Triumph Daytona 675 sport bike. The type of bike you get will definitely come with the style you prefer more. Everyone has their opinions. Just make sure to test sit on different style/makes/models of bikes to see what fits you best and what riding style you like the best as well.
But there is no law requiring a certain age on the helmet?
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ATGATT. Because crashing without it is stupid. I've replaced helmets after crashing hard too. Once the foam gets compressed good enough. Look into a new lid
I don't like being cold. So i planned on wearing a helmet. especially since motorcycles do scare me.
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But there is no law requiring a certain age on the helmet?
Not in Wisconsin since they do not have a law requiring riders to wear helmets. Other states have helmet laws, but not here.
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Don't be stupid, always wear a helmet. Always be watching for people that aren't paying attention, it seems as though you are invisible on a bike.
I would definitely agree. I never get on my bike without a helmet. I think every state should have a law requiring helmets, but then all the Harley riders would get pissy.
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I also took an msf course when I first got my license close to 10 years ago. Class I took was a full weekend (Saturday & Sunday), the next week I walked into the DMV, took computer test and had my license. Easy peasy! Helmet age isn't necessarily a law type thing, is more of a safety thing. The shock absorbing material within a helmet does deteriorate over time preventing the helmet to protect you as it is meant to. I always wear a helmet no matter what the temperature or weather is outside. I've owned a 1200cc Buell for 8 years and had a blast, but definitely am having a shit ton more fun on my newer Triumph Daytona 675 sport bike. The type of bike you get will definitely come with the style you prefer more. Everyone has their opinions. Just make sure to test sit on different style/makes/models of bikes to see what fits you best and what riding style you like the best as well.
But there is no law requiring a certain age on the helmet?
When you have your temps you are required to wear a helmet. And I'm pretty certain under the age of 18 you have to wear one
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Don't look at 250cc sport bikes, unless you want to have buyers remorse after 5 minutes of riding. My very first motorcycle was a 1978 Honda CB750. The thing was great at low speeds, but would haul some serious ass. The 250 bikes are so gutless, you'd be better off getting a Vespa P200 scooter with the manual 4 speed grip shift.
Great learner bikes:
-Honda CB 350-750cc : Tons of parts, easy to tinker with, lots of options to customize, totally awesome deal
-'70-'90 Yamaha Cruisers 400-750 : See Honda logic.'
-DRZ400/400SM: Dual purpose and supermoto bikes are super practical. Dual purpose bikes with panniers are awesome for saving fuel and still hauling a bunch of shit around. Just make sure you let your beer settle for a good ten minutes before opening
-KLR650: Best bang for the buck. Not fast, but reliable and tons of aftermarket upgrade options.
That's my short list.
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