awww.. y'all have made me feel so welcome!

I forgot to mention I'm already signed up for an MSF class, and have found a sportbike one for after that. :P silly me! Obviously not even gonna settle on a bike till after that. Thanks y'all for making sure I'm doing this right!

I'm glad to hear the 250 is a good choice, weighed the pros and cons of several models, and of course when you ask for opinions.. well, you know how it goes. But really, right now I have NO business tryin to play with the big boys so I think the validation helps. (As for getting the right bike- that cracked me up, thanks Deej!)

As I said I'm around the Ft. Hood area, we have one Kawi dealer here, which I can do if I MUST, I'm having troubles finding a used 250 even online. Any ideas where to look? I have a bit bc I'm saving for now.

As for gear, researching that too, thanks for making sure I remember that. That's def priority. I'm all for scars telling stories, but not idiotic ones.

Couple more questions:
Any tips on how to prep for the class ahead of time? Would like to absorb as much info as possible and keep the anxiety down...
Any ideas on where I can learn more on the logistics of a bike? I know there's a lot more to it than just riding!

Thanks y'all for the help, and I can't wait to join you!

 

Welcome to the forum. Its awesome to have another chick on here!

 

Thanks Chik! I'm absolutely itchin to get on a bike, but I gotta be patient! I'm sure I'll be asking for some input from your side of the fence especially! Nice to meet you!

 

welcome to KF, be careful out there,

 

Hey I have to try and talk every new member into getting the KLX, its just in my blood ever since I picked mine up November of 05. Yea I'm the resident old school rider/owner in the KLX section. Have fun and stay safe. Ride at your own skill level. Ride like everyone is out to run you over, because its a reality. Defensive driving on a bike is the understatement of the century.

 

mmm.. I see. Testify!

 

welcome to your new life

 

welcome to the forums

 

All women are attractive unless proved otherwise.

Kate - I'd suggest getting a copy of Motorcycle Roadcraft through Amazon. It's The UK police 'bible' and is probably the best all round book available for street motorcycling. You'll have to translate from English to American though.

Buy a slightly older bike and you'll be able to get a Haynes manual - again from Amazon if thery're not available in the States. This is a combined user/workshop manual with lots of photos and easy to follow explanations of how to service, troubleshoot and repair the bike. For new bikes, the manuals tend not to be available for about a year or eighteen months after the model launch.

Rob

 

Welcome to your new addiction..... I herd that going into a tattoo shop.... boy were they right..... lol....

Im with deej and the klx.... cant beat it....