Got my first motorcycle

[WORKEROUTER]

I'm totally stoked for having bought my first motorcycle. It's a honda nighthawk 250...couple years old, black and chrome, totally awesome looking.

Got it for $1700. Also bought a good helmet for 150 and a joe rocket jacket.

Look forward to start cruising around this weekend. Weather is awesome, the women are out, and I'm ready to ride.

Any tips or suggestions?

 

[The_flying_dutchman]

Congratulations my man!!! There's nothing like the feeling of riding a bike by the coast and checking out all the hot surfer chicks.

 

[PRMoon]

Wear your gear!
Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the world of motorcycles.

 

[WORKEROUTER]

Congratulations my man!!! There's nothing like the feeling of riding a bike by the coast and checking out all the hot surfer chicks.

I plan to take my bike down the Oregon coastline this summer with a couple buddies. Never been there before, and just think it would be amazing to be crusing down.

 

[WORKEROUTER]

Congratulations my man!!! There's nothing like the feeling of riding a bike by the coast and checking out all the hot surfer chicks.

I plan to take my bike down the Oregon coastline this summer with a couple buddies. Never been there before, and just think it would be amazing to be crusing down.

 

[Bible_Belt]

Did you take the safety course?

Remember to look as far ahead as possible when riding and to look through the turns. It's the cars that don't see you that are the most dangerous. Also remember that any idiot can open a throttle. Skill is more about safety than speed.

 

[Desdinova]

Any tips or suggestions?

Yeah, don't drop the fvcking thing!

Have fun!

 

[WORKEROUTER]

I'm going to take the safety course. Right now, I just plan to take it around my neighborhood a little bit.

 

[dannowillbookem]

nighthawk 250??? my dad has a 750 and i had no idea they came as small as 250 cc

 

[OfficeSpace]

Pretty sweet bike. I bet it'll beat the gas consumption of a car.

 

[spider_007]

get your self those "chimpansy handlebars" (or what ever the hell you call them ) looks like a good starter bike, I got my safety corse set for june 18, but i won't be buying a bike for another 2-3 years. I'M JEALOUS.:moon:

 

[JC9]

Before going on any big ride, change the oil and oil filter. Make sure the brake fluid is good, and that the break pads are still solid.

I personally always carried a set of wrenches, spare break pads, and portable battery charger with me on long road trips as well.

Benchmark your gas milage. Fill up the tank, hit the reset switch on your trip counter then ride for like 100 miles and see how much gas it takes to refill.

Nothing worse than running out of gas 20 miles from the nearest station. When you do a long ride, you actually need to somewhat plan out your gas stops.

Good choice on the trip though. The oregon coast is a very good ride.