I'm ready to add a new member to my family. my friend sugested I get a small bike to start such as an R6 or CBR F4i. I drive a 240 HP car but I want something more fun and faster. any sugestions?

 

My suggestion would be to not even buy a bike if all youre looking to do is go fast. With that attitude you'll probably end up in a body cast, but thats just my .02

 

sorry had to reword that

 

But if your gonna do it, make sure you start with a 600cc and nothing higher. R6 and F4i are fine, but they are still strong bikes. And you still need to take the riding course, so if you havent, sign up before even getting a bike, because im sure the classes are full by now.

 

where can I go for such a course? I dont plan on getting the bike till july or so. I have never been on anything other than my 21 speed mountain bike, so i have to learn to ride

 

TNCC (Thomas Nelson Community College) offers a course, but they are probably full. Matter of fact, all the courses are probably full. But that doesnt mean you shouldnt try. TCC (Tidewater Community College) offers one i think. There is another up by Richmond, but the seats for these classes are limited and people sign up for them well in advance.

Well, i just went to the DMV website and got all the places that offer the course, feel free to call them all.

Virginia Rider Training Program Course Locations:


Alberta
Southside Virginia Community College
Christanna Campus
(434) 949-1026


Abingdon
Virginia Highlands Community College
(276) 739-2468

Alexandria
Northern Virginia Community College
(703) 845-6110

Charlottesville
Albemarle County Community Education
(434) 975-9451

Chesapeake
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake Campus
(757) 822-5247

Danville
Danville Community College
(434) 797-2222

Fredericksburg
Germanna Community College
(540) 727-3008

Hampton
Thomas Nelson Community College
(757) 825-2758

Keysville
Southside Virginia Community College
John H. Daniel Campus
(434) 736-2011

Loudoun
Northern Virginia Community College
Loudoun Campus
(703) 450-2551

Lynchburg
Central Virginia Community College
(434) 832-7622

Richlands
Southwest VA Community College
(276) 964-7241

Richmond/Petersburg
Motorcycle Safety Center, Ashland
P. O. Box 6162
(804) 368-0989

Roanoke
Virginia Western Community College
(540) 966-3984

Weyers Cave
Blue Ridge Community College
(540) 453-2284 or (888) 750-2722 ext. 2284

Winchester
Lord Fairfax Community College
(540) 868-7121

Wytheville
Wytheville Community College
(276) 223-4700

 

thanks

 

i know you wanna just jump on the biggest baddest coolest lookin bike out there, but with no experience at all, not even dirt bikes, your just askin for it.. i would never start out on a super sport bike as your first bike.. i mean, it can be/and has been done, but it just depends on your willpower, if you think that you'll try to be a hotshot or twist your wrist constantly, do yourself a favor and dont start on a SS..

doing that kind of stuff on ANY bike will get you into trouble fast, but on an SS your chances of hurting yourself/someone else are greatly increased!

 

a f4i or r6 would be pretty good to start on, just still be careful, its a whole world of difference from a 240hp car... but yea take the course and get some protective gear and start out right, pretty soon you'll be kicking yourself for ever wasting a penny on cars

 

do bike makers make jackets and stuff to match the bike? I decided on the R6