jockhater2 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I might get a bike. But I don't know what the process is. What do I do for a motorcycle license? Just walk into the DMV and take a written test for the license? Also what is the law on helmets. Does age matter or does the helmet have to be within a certain year? I would think that the answer is no since a helmet is optional. What is yearly maintenance for a bike? I know to change the oil every 2000 miles. But my friend says the carburetors have to be re-jetted every year? Is that true?How long do tires typically last? I assume the rear one has to be changed more than the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Ive only owned Yamaha Zuma's with big bore kits and I only had to clean the carb roughly twice a year but they we both 2 strokes so I dont know about 4 strokes. And I think anyone under 18 has to have a helmet on but I am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Written test is to get your learner's permit. I'd recommend signing up for one of the riding classes to get your license. Otherwise you'll need to to a standard riding test on your bike while being followed by someone from the dmv telling you what to do through a headset. Maintenance depends completely on the bike you're getting. Any idea on what you were considering? patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Helmet is required while you have your learner's permit. Once you have your motorcycle license, helmet is not required in Wisconsin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockhater2 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Written test is to get your learner's permit. I'd recommend signing up for one of the riding classes to get your license. Otherwise you'll need to to a standard riding test on your bike while being followed by someone from the dmv telling you what to do through a headset. Maintenance depends completely on the bike you're getting. Any idea on what you were considering? Written test is to get your learner's permit. I'd recommend signing up for one of the riding classes to get your license. Otherwise you'll need to to a standard riding test on your bike while being followed by someone from the dmv telling you what to do through a headset. Maintenance depends completely on the bike you're getting. Any idea on what you were considering?I am looking for a gas sipper. Something that gets 60 +. Honda CBR250 I like or a 2008 or newer Ninja 250. I'd take a BMW F650GS dual sport if the price is right. I don't want to spend more than $3200. But Realistically I'd like a bike that has some road rash and to spend less than $2300. Knocks the price down and cosmetics do not affect me. I could spend more. But I'd rather not.and my brother wants a 600. He keeps looking at yamaha frzs from the mid 90s. So is this how I should go about this. Step 1 is written test to get a learners permit.Step 2. take a class so I don't have to do a road test at the DMV? How much is the class? I currently only know 1 person that might let me borrow a bike. But idk. I haven't talked to him in a while. Is it possible to get my license without owning a bike or borrowing one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockhater2 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Helmet is required while you have your learner's permit. Once you have your motorcycle license, helmet is not required in Wisconsin.Does the age of the helmet matter? Can it be 20 years old? Or are helmets regulated and required to be recent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 You do not need a bike to take a class, they are usually held at community colleges or similar. They provide 125cc bikes to ride. I did that to get my license and it was actually helpful with some good technique and tips. Once you complete the class you get basically a voucher to go to the DMV and they hand you your license. I had an 87 Honda Intercepter/VFR700. It was awesome till I paid more in speeding tickets than for the bike... It had 24k on it when I bought it and I put about 5k on it and just changed the oil, and it saw redline often... Honda bikes are super solid Here is my bike when I had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 If your brother is interested in a fzr600, pm me for more info. A good friend is looking to sell his. Hands down the nicest one you will ever find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Does the age of the helmet matter? Can it be 20 years old? Or are helmets regulated and required to be recentCheck the Wisconsin DOT page, lots of useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Don't get caught riding without a helmet with your temps. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Take an msf course. Saves on insurance. You can get your temps which are good for 6 months. It was a 20 question computer test. Multiple choice. Easy as hell. Which leads me to my next point. More people need to ride motorcycle. Buy a Supermoto. Most fun to ride IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 I also took an msf course when I first got my license close to 10 years ago. Class I took was a full weekend (Saturday & Sunday), the next week I walked into the DMV, took computer test and had my license. Easy peasy! Helmet age isn't necessarily a law type thing, is more of a safety thing. The shock absorbing material within a helmet does deteriorate over time preventing the helmet to protect you as it is meant to. I always wear a helmet no matter what the temperature or weather is outside. I've owned a 1200cc Buell for 8 years and had a blast, but definitely am having a shit ton more fun on my newer Triumph Daytona 675 sport bike. The type of bike you get will definitely come with the style you prefer more. Everyone has their opinions. Just make sure to test sit on different style/makes/models of bikes to see what fits you best and what riding style you like the best as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 ATGATT. Because crashing without it is stupid. I've replaced helmets after crashing hard too. Once the foam gets compressed good enough. Look into a new lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Getting another bike this season, Mitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 He better be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Getting another bike this season, Mitch? I sure hope so. I miss it so much. /KTM pipe dreams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockhater2 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 You do not need a bike to take a class, they are usually held at community colleges or similar. They provide 125cc bikes to ride. I did that to get my license and it was actually helpful with some good technique and tips. Once you complete the class you get basically a voucher to go to the DMV and they hand you your license. I had an 87 Honda Intercepter/VFR700. It was awesome till I paid more in speeding tickets than for the bike... It had 24k on it when I bought it and I put about 5k on it and just changed the oil, and it saw redline often... Honda bikes are super solid Here is my bike when I had it I like it! Ok cool. Thank you so much. How do I find these motorcycle classes? I live in ozaukee county. It has mequon/cedarburg/grafton/port washington/saukville I will be sure to tell my brother about the speeding tickets. I shouldn't get any in my slow 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockhater2 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 I also took an msf course when I first got my license close to 10 years ago. Class I took was a full weekend (Saturday & Sunday), the next week I walked into the DMV, took computer test and had my license. Easy peasy! Helmet age isn't necessarily a law type thing, is more of a safety thing. The shock absorbing material within a helmet does deteriorate over time preventing the helmet to protect you as it is meant to. I always wear a helmet no matter what the temperature or weather is outside. I've owned a 1200cc Buell for 8 years and had a blast, but definitely am having a shit ton more fun on my newer Triumph Daytona 675 sport bike. The type of bike you get will definitely come with the style you prefer more. Everyone has their opinions. Just make sure to test sit on different style/makes/models of bikes to see what fits you best and what riding style you like the best as well.But there is no law requiring a certain age on the helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockhater2 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 ATGATT. Because crashing without it is stupid. I've replaced helmets after crashing hard too. Once the foam gets compressed good enough. Look into a new lidI don't like being cold. So i planned on wearing a helmet. especially since motorcycles do scare me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bassboy3313 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 But there is no law requiring a certain age on the helmet?Not in Wisconsin since they do not have a law requiring riders to wear helmets. Other states have helmet laws, but not here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Don't be stupid, always wear a helmet. Always be watching for people that aren't paying attention, it seems as though you are invisible on a bike. Bassboy3313 and rampelsauce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Don't be stupid, always wear a helmet. Always be watching for people that aren't paying attention, it seems as though you are invisible on a bike. I would definitely agree. I never get on my bike without a helmet. I think every state should have a law requiring helmets, but then all the Harley riders would get pissy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 I also took an msf course when I first got my license close to 10 years ago. Class I took was a full weekend (Saturday & Sunday), the next week I walked into the DMV, took computer test and had my license. Easy peasy! Helmet age isn't necessarily a law type thing, is more of a safety thing. The shock absorbing material within a helmet does deteriorate over time preventing the helmet to protect you as it is meant to. I always wear a helmet no matter what the temperature or weather is outside. I've owned a 1200cc Buell for 8 years and had a blast, but definitely am having a shit ton more fun on my newer Triumph Daytona 675 sport bike. The type of bike you get will definitely come with the style you prefer more. Everyone has their opinions. Just make sure to test sit on different style/makes/models of bikes to see what fits you best and what riding style you like the best as well. But there is no law requiring a certain age on the helmet? When you have your temps you are required to wear a helmet. And I'm pretty certain under the age of 18 you have to wear one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Don't look at 250cc sport bikes, unless you want to have buyers remorse after 5 minutes of riding. My very first motorcycle was a 1978 Honda CB750. The thing was great at low speeds, but would haul some serious ass. The 250 bikes are so gutless, you'd be better off getting a Vespa P200 scooter with the manual 4 speed grip shift. Great learner bikes: -Honda CB 350-750cc : Tons of parts, easy to tinker with, lots of options to customize, totally awesome deal-'70-'90 Yamaha Cruisers 400-750 : See Honda logic.'-DRZ400/400SM: Dual purpose and supermoto bikes are super practical. Dual purpose bikes with panniers are awesome for saving fuel and still hauling a bunch of shit around. Just make sure you let your beer settle for a good ten minutes before opening-KLR650: Best bang for the buck. Not fast, but reliable and tons of aftermarket upgrade options. That's my short list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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