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DannoXYZ · September 6th, 2017, 11:38 AM

Hmm, maybe step back a little and re-arrange order of operations. I say:

1. get motorcycle endorsement

2. get in lots of parking-lot practice with scooter: tight-circles, figure-8s, fast braking, etc.

3. take your time and find good deal on bike. Mechanic's specials can be had for 1/4 to 1/5th of KBB prices

4. get ride to seller or take bus

5. ride bike back!

My first bike, I bought without ever having ridden street-bike before (learned on dirt-bikes). Just gotten my learner's-permit for auto. Bought bike, stalled and dropped it going up guy's super-steep driveway (street-bikes are #$@^ HEAVY). After I got out of driveway, it was piece of cake!

September 6th, 2017, 11:38 AM	#9
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Hmm, maybe step back a little and re-arrange order of operations. I say: 1. get motorcycle endorsement 2. get in lots of parking-lot practice with scooter: tight-circles, figure-8s, fast braking, etc. 3. take your time and find good deal on bike. Mechanic's specials can be had for 1/4 to 1/5th of KBB prices 4. get ride to seller or take bus 5. ride bike back! My first bike, I bought without ever having ridden street-bike before (learned on dirt-bikes). Just gotten my learner's-permit for auto. Bought bike, stalled and dropped it going up guy's super-steep driveway (street-bikes are #$@^ HEAVY). After I got out of driveway, it was piece of cake!