motorcycle permit

I rode dirtbikes for a long time and crashed a bunch broke stuff on me and the bikes. That being said street riding is a whole different animal.
Take the MSF classes they will give you a big advantage of learning from folks that have been doing it for years. Crashing on the street involves other stuff running you over and it can be many times worse than dirt.

Riding on the street is tough, watching for cars to do stupid things and they will not dissapoint you is mentally hard and tires me out fast.

Learn from the old timers all you can and be safe.

 

just get a dual sported DRZ or something. I've ridden a long time and the first time I got on the road I was nervous. I wasn't worried about myself so much as everyone around me. Find something you KNOW you'll be comfortable on and go from there.

 

SO.. did anyone actually say that he doesn't need a bike untill he's learned how to ride it.
Your starter bike should be owned by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

Why people are always suggesting super bikes for starters I have no idea.
It's only a 600. only does 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and has a $1200 tip over cost. that's reasonable.
A starter bike is something cheap, in good condition that won't loop.
SUper bikes loop. One mistake with the clutch and you've got some squid in a tree with a pile of totaled bike. THey're squid machines.

 

Congrats. Be safe, the road is dangerous. Here's my supermoto. Drz400sm great bike to learn on but I'm ready for something more comfortable for long distance.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/105937/cat/500


On my phone so I can't link the picture, just the link to the picture

 

your friend is awesome

 

If that's the case, I would stay off of bikes or at least take the MSF class first, as others have recommended.