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Motorcycle Tips
Finding the Right Bike
The first thing to think about is what bike is right for you. I'm sure you have heard way too many stories about guys who were thinking only with their ego when they bought that giant monster bike. Yep, you guessed it! Many ended up crashing the bike with bumps and bruises on their body and their ego. Make sure to get a bike that suits your size, skill level, and typical riding that you'll do. A first time rider should consider getting a smaller bike, learn the street survival skills, and then move up. What kind of riding will you be doing? If you'll be carving the mountain roads, a performance bike or sport bike may be what you're looking for. However, if you're probably going to be sticking to boulevard cruising, then a cruiser may be a better choice. There are also many bikes, such as the Honda NightHawk, that do a pretty good job at both types of riding with a moderately inexpensive price tag.
Bike Knowledge
Make sure you learn as much as you can about the motorcycle you intend to buy before making the big deal. There are many good magazines and web sites that can give you a wealth of insight into the bike you want. One big problem with most dealerships is that you can't test drive the bike! So what do you do? Try to get a friend to let you test drive his! The best insight can be gained by reading about the bike in different cycle magazines. Why different ones? This way you won't be swayed by only one opinion but will probably end up with some type of consensus on what the bike feels like in a turn, how cushy is the seat, or do the mirrors buzz at highway speeds.
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