Shopping for a motorcycle can be exciting, and actually
purchasing one can be even more so. However, if you purchase a motorcycle
without giving thought to what you’re going to do with it once you get it home,
riding is out of the question. Before you head to the dealership, there are a
few steps you need to take to prepare:
1. Ask Yourself, “Why?”
So, you know you want a bike, but do you know WHY you want a
bike? Is it because you want to look cool, save on fuel, have a way to let
loose on the weekends or something else? It’s important to determine your
reason for wanting a motorcycle before you buy one, as your reason will
determine what type of bike you get. For instance, if you want a weekend
cruiser, a bark-o-lounger may be more your speed. However, if you want to go
fast and get dirty, a dual sport might be better for you.
2. Know Your Budget
Just as if you were shopping for a car or a home, you should
not enter the motorcycle buying process without knowing how much you want to
spend or, more importantly, how much you can spend. Don’t surprise your spouse
selling the family vehicle just so you can buy your new chopper. Be reasonable
and allot an amount of money to your new hobby. When budgeting, budget for the
gear and motorcycle
apparel as well, because that will contribute to your overall costs.
3. Take
a Course
Don’t just assume that you know how to ride a bike or even
that you’d like it. Take a course with the DMV before you pull the trigger, as
you may discover one of two things: 1) that you’re not qualified to ride or 2)
that you don’t like it. Hopefully neither is the case, but it’s better to be
safe than sorry.
Once you do decide to pull the trigger and put money down on
a new bike, head over to BikeBandit.com to get the gear you need. Get an Alpinestars
riding jacket, AGV dome and Joe Rocket jacket to start your collection.
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