How to buy Your First Motorcycle

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By Jin Li
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This article talks about how to choosing / buying your first motorcycle. A lot of grown ups love motorcycles. For those of us that are unfortunate to learn when we were young, learning to ride the motorcycle is difficult and requires lots of practice.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

proper motorcycle gear

Step 1

When you have no experience on a motorcycle, it is important to choose a motorcycle that is good for a first time rider.
Step 2

Choose one that has very minimal fairing. One that has fairing such as a sport’s bike is not a good choice for first time riders. Because first time riders might drop the bike and damage its fairing, it is better to get a bike with no fairing. If you drop it, you don’t have to spend money to get the fairings replaced.
Step 3

Choose one with the right seat height for your legs. Motorcycles that are too tall are a challenge for shorter riders because you will need your legs to balance when you stop at a red light or stop sign. Most motorcycle manufacturers such as Honda, Suzuki and others will post the motorcycle’s height in the motorcycle’s specifications page.
Step 4

Choose a motorcycle that’s beginner friendly. A sport's bike is probably not a good idea due to its speed, acceleration and riding position. A cruiser type motorcycle is the best choice here. Harley Davidson's motorcycles are good choices because they are comfort for riding and its loud sounds will alert drivers around you.
Step 5

For beginners, it is so important to get the proper motorcycle gear. Riding motorcycles are more dangerous than driving a car. If you don't have the proper gear, you put yourself in more danger. Be sure to get a full face helmet, riding jackets, riding pants and boots. The best places to shop for riding gear is ONLINE. There are many online stores that cater to motorcyclists and they often have item on sale. So before you start having fun riding, be safe first. Buy motorcycle gear!