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^sure, if you've got that level of restraint and self control. 99% of people buying that sort of bike don't.

4/5/2008 2:56:13 PM

not only that, but most people who've started on bigger bikes seem less confident. I've had a few friends who started on 750 and liter bikes with no problems, but their confidence and skill definitely didnt' progress as fast. Don't mistake cockiness and confidence together.

4/5/2008 3:44:54 PM

So I bought a bike and had the owner fill out the back portion where he "signs it over" to me. It says I need to have it notarized but I'm worried that both he and I will BOTH have to be there when it's notarized. I havent signed the notary portion because I know I have to do that in person but my question is whether or not he must be there as well.

4/5/2008 6:13:24 PM

Yes you both have to be there. Unless you know someone that is a notary that will do it for you

pm me it you dont

4/5/2008 6:22:36 PM

^^^^ besides that, it's just a lot harder to manage the throttle control.

and there's just no point in it for anything but a very experienced sportbiker.

4/5/2008 9:22:36 PM

no, unless something has recently changed only the seller has to be there. it's only his signature being notarized. he's responsible for it, not you (as it's to protect the seller).

yeah, people starting on bikes too big learn bad habits as a result of trying not to die. and probably never really learn fundamentals.

4/6/2008 12:10:04 AM

so what type of bike works best for beginners

closer to a "hog" or a "sport bike"

4/6/2008 12:23:04 AM

the best is an old, cheap standard. bandit 600, sv650, seca 600, etc. keep it for a year and sell it for what you paid for it, then get a 600 supersport if that's what you want.

4/6/2008 3:27:54 AM

what i envision myself riding is something along the lines of a fatboy or a chopper
used or new

not big on sportbikes

4/6/2008 5:34:24 PM

then start out on an older cruiser type. like a nighthawk, shadow, etc... it's not nearly as critical to worry with a beginner bike if you're just going to be riding a harley, chopper, bobber, etc. they don't have the level of power and performance that can jump up and kick you in the ass.

the benefits of starting on something cheap for you would probably just be to get used to the weight in parking lots so you're not dropping it. or for basic riding experience if you're planning on a really altered custom that's got stuff that can be an extra challenge to handle. like a big rake, hard tail, ape hangers, or whatever.

if you know you can be careful about keeping it balanced and you're not planning on any big custom alterations, i see no reason you shouldn't just go ahead and buy what you want up front. most of the advice on tww pertains to sport bikes.

4/6/2008 5:58:56 PM

yea, ive noticed

thanks

4/6/2008 7:19:48 PM