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z7e1r3o

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  1. Heh. It's alright, I ended up finishing it at noon before class. Guess what made me 5 minutes late for the class in which it was due though...
  2. DAMN you DarkCecil...I had a paper to write!!!!! D:
  3. That is a great point, if you don't expect to be doing any interstate travel (which you shouldn't if you are just learning anyway), a street legal dirt bike will get you around just as well as any other bike. In fact, I've been thinking about getting one for a while. Like I said though, interstate travel is a no-no on lighter bikes. If you attempt traveling on the interstate a with lighter bike, there is a good chance you'll end up in the ditch the first time a semi truck passes you. I would say that you at least need a 600 cc bike for interstate travel. A lot of what you pay depends on the make, engine size, year, mileage, and whether or not there is any damage (no surprises there, right?). I think a reasonable range for someone's first bike is between $1000-$5000. And really, even $5000 might be a bit too much for a first bike. Unfortunately, this is probably one of the worst times of year to buy a bike since a lot of people are doing the same thing. And by the way, I am by no means an expert on this sort of thing. I have two buddies that are starting to race competitively, and I am frequently humbled by how much they know with respect to motorcycles.
  4. Make sure you get a used bike since most people that ride have at least one accident. There's no sense in buying a brand new bike just to wreck or scratch it and ruin its resale value. Also, if this is your first bike, you might want to start off with a smaller engine size. Something between a 400 and 500 cc might be a little easier to learn on. A 1000 cc bike might be a little too heavy to learn on and a 600 cc bike might be too fast. Oh, and I know bikers and leather is kind of cliche, but if you do go down, you'll regret not having worn leather.
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