what things should look for in when looking to buy a motorcycle?
A Snell-Foundation helmet, a good health and life insurance policy, and a will. Other than that, if it's your first bike don't buy anything extreme. Comfort is king on long rides. generally see how you fit on the bike. Sit on it with the kickstand up and see if you are comfortable with its center of gravity. Screw the cool factor.buying a bike is a really personal thing, and you should check out several different ones before you decide. Edit: I rode for 20 years without getting hurt, but it was because of safety gear that I didn't. The reason you are getting so much static about bikes being dangerous is that things on a bike happen in an instant, and stuff that you would hardly notice (like a tire tread in you path, or a deer) in a car can be devastating to a biker.
Sit on the motorcycle. Make sure you can put both feet flat on the ground, and that your elbows are bent when reaching the controls. Can you safely back up the motorcycle a little bit? How about with the handlebars turned a little? If you're already a rider, and the motorcycle is used, have a look at it. If you can do a test ride, get it up over 40 mph. If it wobbles, or if the brakes pulse when you're slowing down (non-ABS, eh), then do not buy the bike. See if the turn signals, brake light, headlights, and horn work. If it has a radiator fan, does the fan come on?
go for comfort, reliability, fuel capacity and most important something U want and not something somebody else thinks what u need. looking to buy is a difficult process. look at your options and way the pros and cons on each bike and make your choice from there.
