How do I into motorcycles? I'm a 25 year old male living

>>894629
>>>/o/dbt/

you'll probably want a honda 350 of some sort. try not to get anything earlier than '85

My first bike was a nighthawk 250.
You'll want something a little bigger, just so you'll have some pick up and go when you need it.
LA freeways are hell, but a motorcycle makes them fun.
Be defensive all the time.

>>894638
>>894629
oh and if you want to learn about moto safety laws, get the handbook from the DMV and read it.
The permit test is super easy, you can fail it twice, and still have a chance to pass it.
The CHP motorcycle safety class is worth it, it will usually make your insurance payments cheaper and will pay off in the long run.
A moto permit doesn't allow you to ride with a passenger, on the freeway, or at night.

>>894638
>>894639

Good to know. Should I find someone with a bike to ride and practice a bit before actually taking the test or riding in traffic? Is it anything like the driver's test when you get your DL?

>>894640
The permit test is written.
It's half of the Driver's License test and 20 motorcycle specific questions.
You don't need to ride around with someone in traffic, but if you have an old timer around to give you some advice and critique your riding that's great.
The full M Class licensing test is a short course that's in the DMV parking lot. It focuses mostly on handling, like doing a loop and a slalum, then being able to upshift and downshift safely.
You'll be able to practice on the course during the weekends when the DMV is closed.

>>894640
There is a parking lot near me that has bike rentals and classes every weekend. I think they are all getting ready to get their licenses or are actually getting them... you could check for something local to you like that.

/o/

>>894629
Check out the daily bike thread aka /dbt/ on >>>/o/

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yamaha yzf 125 rr
brup brup brup brpppp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsEQAG6shuc

>>895419
Ok thats a bad video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WprNHWlI57k

If you ride this bike you will be the coolest kid in school and you will get all the chicks

>>895410
>not >>>/o/dbt
u suk at da 4chinz m8e

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>>895419
It looks as if someone lowered the front of the bike by dropping the fork in the triple tree, I thought I noticed it when she was riding cause the front end looked to low. She probably could not touch the ground comfortably. Don't do this.

Harley Davidson Glendale offers great rider instruction. Bikes included and certificates/permits. Good way to go if you have the extra dough. The instruction is on sport bikes... Old Buells. Just get a light bike... Build up strength and agility, then get something beefier.

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>under 250cc bike
>not 2 stroke

>>894629
>into motorcycles
>Los Angeles
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