I'd like to get started on sport bikes because reasons. I'm not some kid that just wants a hayabusa and thinks they can handle everything on the road immediately, I want to get started as safely as possible and take some years to learn before I move up.
First question is what's the best way to get started? Is grabbing a 250cc bike from craigslist that someone's dumping to move up to a 600 or whatever an alright idea? Who makes a good, but not super premium (read $$$$$) luxury jacket and helmet that can help with slow lay downs and whatnot?
Second is, other than closed tracks, is there any way to practice riding without the danger of oblivious idiot drivers?
First question is what's the best way to get started? Is grabbing a 250cc bike from craigslist that someone's dumping to move up to a 600 or whatever an alright idea? Who makes a good, but not super premium (read $$$$$) luxury jacket and helmet that can help with slow lay downs and whatnot?
Second is, other than closed tracks, is there any way to practice riding without the danger of oblivious idiot drivers?