| You have decided to buy a motorcycle. Maybe you | | | | excess chrome and farings that can be costly to |
| have visions of yourself flying down the highway, the | | | | replace. |
| wind whipping past your head as you wave and grin | | | | You should expect to invest much of your new bike |
| at all of those poor people still trapped in their little tin | | | | fund in high quality safety gear, like helmets, knee pads, |
| boxes. Maybe you haveve always wanted a | | | | elbow pads, etc. Since you already know that you will |
| motorcycle, and now, finally you are ready to | | | | be falling down a lot, you should plan ahead and |
| purchase. Whatever the reasons, the decision to | | | | minimize damage by choosing, first and foremost, an |
| purchase a motorcycle leads to the questions what | | | | affordable, well made helmet. There are many |
| kind should I purchase? Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, | | | | different types of helmets, but first time riders shouldn't |
| Harley the choices are limited. Should I buy a new | | | | give into the temptation to skimp on quality. Many |
| motorcycle or a used one? What should I look for in a | | | | companies, like Scorpion helmets, offer lower priced |
| new motorcycle? What should I look for in a used | | | | options as well as the high end products used by |
| motorcycle? Read on to find out the answers to these | | | | commercial racers. |
| questions, and more. | | | | FAQ) Should I buy a new motorcycle or a used |
| FAQ Which type of motorcycle should I buy? | | | | motorcycle? |
| A) Some people just love Yamaha bikes, others think | | | | A) This depends on your personality and your budget. |
| that Suzuki bikes or Honda bikes or Kawasaki bikes | | | | For first time riders, used bikes are often |
| are the best on the market. Still others prefer Harley | | | | recommended because of the increased risk of repair |
| Davidson bikes or other brands. The main thing to | | | | costs. Finding a used bike isnt difficult, thanks to the |
| keep in mind when buying your first motorcycle is that | | | | Internet, newspapers, magazines, etc, but you should |
| if you have had little or no previous riding experience, | | | | plan on bringing someone with you who knows more |
| you are going to fall, quite a lot in fact. With this in mind, | | | | about motorcycles than you do when you begin to |
| be sure that the bike that you choose is one that can | | | | look at used bikes for sale. This person can ask |
| be fixed easily. Some experts recommend the Suzuki | | | | questions that you may not think of, and can help you |
| GS500 for learners, since it is small and free of | | | | inspect the bike properly. |