atroncos

hey all...i just got started getting into bikes and i just need to know some of the basic things i have to know when i gotta go buy a bike....

1: New or Used?
2: how many CC's is good for a beginner?
3: what basic techniques do i need to know even b4 i start riding?
4: i'm about 5'3"...so what bike would fit me best. Suzuki? Yamaha? Etc...
5: and since i'm kinda short, would i need a "dog-bone"?...whatever that is...

Anything else you guys can think of would be great...peace

xaxer

#1 I would seriously consider a motorcycle safety course
my first bike (many years ago )was a honda hawk 400 and I traded up to a 650 in 3 months and up and up...
I would shop around and go to a few dealers to see what is comfortable for you.
new or used what can you afford? new will have less problems and longer financing options.
I am sure others will have other advice for you but remember,
always be defensive! those Cars will do excatly what you think they will!
I have the years of road rash to attest to that!
but there is nothing like being in the wind!

Excalibur

250cc is a good place to start. Enough power to keep up with traffic, but still light enough to control. Take the MSF course first, and always wear your full-face helmet, gloves, etc.

IntruderGreg

Buy used to start, you can start off cheap and small CC and work your way up. Definitely take the MSF course no matter what you do.