u/Double-Mode639

Give me the good and the bad! Never owned a motorcycle so yea.

I know this probably posted alot. never rode a motorcycle before last time I delt with a clutch was my 1st car back in 2012 lol. Im just really nervous. Can only do so much research on YouTube. Currently active duty and just moved to my area for about a month so I dont know anyone either...

Already got gloves, boots and a helmet. Not sure what else to get? Not trying to look cool fyi still trying to see if im going to get a cruiser or a sport bike in case that matters

Been looking online on cycle gear but not sure what to look for when it comes to the pants. 1st time rider dont care about style just want good protection and it being comfortable in the Florida weather

Im 33 year old male 5'6 175 lbs i take my msf course next week and been looking around for my 1st bike in feel like it would fit my type of riding once I get more experience of course since I will be doing more interstate then city and im a bit of a loner. Im all for advice good or bad!

Looking to purchase a honda rebel for my 1st bike. Iv sat on the 2020 and felt pretty comfortable but havent rode one yet due to waiting to take my MSF course in a few days and would like some imput on the good and bad.

Looking to purchase a kawasaki vulcan for my 1st bike. Iv sat on the 2018 and felt pretty comfortable but havent rode one yet due to waiting to take my MSF course in a few days and would like some imput on the good and bad.

Iv been driving both i see the good and bad for the styles but its hard to pick one. Any advice or tips?

Looking to purchase a 2020 honda CBR 500 listing price is $5,391 7% for my taxes but the dealership fee is 699. Im trying to be at 5K out the door. Or am I being unreasonable?

Out of my area iv found one dealership that has no extra fees on motorcycles and priced decent and were quick on sending out the door numbers. But they are in Tampa is there any other dealerships? That are not full of crap with extra fees. Or refuse to send out the door numbers?

Already got gloves a helmet and jacket and pants fyi. I'll be riding either a cruiser or sports bike nothing crazy

Been struggling over the phone to get numbers or even get to a price for my 1st am I crazy or is 4k unrealistic? FYI I have gear already

In the market to buy my first used motorcycle dont have much experience with dealerships nor private from marketplace any advice or anything. I have time so im not in a rush. My budget is 4K no more.

Looking to get my first motorcycle at the end of may. PM me please. I HAVE TIME IM NOT IN A RUSH. I will want pictures and video of a cold start and paperwork of maintenance that has been done. In Jacksonville florida willing to drive but again I have time just wana see whats out there.

My budget is 4k but I rather 3K. I already have my gear fyi I start my msf course in 3 weeks so yea. 1st time being in the market to buy my 1st used bike. Not sure what is considered to high. Im looking between a ninja 400,500 Honda cbr 300,500 Honda rebel, kawasaki eliminator. From 2014 till 2023. Im a 33 year old male 5'6 175lbs iv sat on those bikes and felt the most comfortable but as I look on marketplace not to sure what to take into consideration for the mileage. I won't be doing anything crazy. I'll be riding on the weekends for a little bit mostly alone dont know much people just moved to the area im in. and I plan on using it to take it to work. Which is about an hour drive? Mostly interstate driving.

Im in flordia by the way I still have time before I purchase a bike but me personally trying to get to 4k ( if I sound crazy dont bash me for it.) Also I would like any advice tips and tricks to see what I can do to bring the price down. I'm not trying to go into the dealership until I know I will be buying.

Deal 1 – 2026 Honda Rebel 500 (120 miles) at a harley dealership

Base price $4,995.02

Doc Fee: $699.00

Electronic Filing Fee: $199.75

Tax: $428.63

Tag & License: $225.00

Tag Agency Fee: $98.00

Doc Stamps: $19.95

Total OTD: $6,665.35

Deal 2 – 2023 Honda SCL 500 (7,200 miles) — BMW Motorcycles dealerships.

Base Price: $4,999.00

Dealer Prep: $649.00

Florida Sales Tax: $428.51

Processing Fee: $195.00

Total OTD: $6,271.51

Any advice? Just moved to the state of flordia with my wife and kid dont know anyone so yea.

Any advice!!!