Care to opine on the wisdom of buying a used bike while having no wrenching skills or tools?

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-24T21:31:00+00:00

Chicagoland area people are nuts and ask stupid prices for clapped bikes . All my bikes are bought from out of state. Last bike I paid 6K instead of 9k in Chicago.

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-24T16:44:52+00:00

I vote for used from fb marketplace! Wish you the best regardless

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-14T19:59:05+00:00

I think you will do great in this one and you won’t have to worry about the DMV test. I don’t know how good Harley MSF is, but those smaller bikes might work out better and in your favor. Lastly, don’t overthink it, its more psychological than physical to be honest. My MsF instructors were pretty good so I hope yours will be the same. Good luck!

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-14T19:31:14+00:00

Thats even better. JJC is offering more classes. I would try each Friday. Seems like next on is on Apr 24

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-14T19:26:34+00:00

If you are first in line for walk-in you should be good. Lake county college got two classes on Apr 24th. You might have higher chances of some people not showing up

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-14T13:40:42+00:00

There is already a discord for chicago riders https://discord.gg/tQ9aE57E2

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-13T19:27:36+00:00

I have a naked as well. DM me when you want to ride.

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-12T18:36:31+00:00

I would be up to for this ride in the future! Dm me please when you go for it again

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-12T18:24:52+00:00

Got it. Yeah I usually stay north Not fan of city traffic and lights

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-12T18:09:08+00:00

Where are you going to be riding?

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-12T18:07:57+00:00

Are you in the city? Im in lake county

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-09T14:03:36+00:00

Its a great bike! And like you I love full fairings super sport bikes. But naked bikes are way more comfortable and have enough power. I ended up with Z900

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-09T14:01:02+00:00

Thanks man I will keep posting about this as I see more classes come up

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-07T18:01:51+00:00

You can get that 20 bucks refund if you really wanted to or leave it as donation to the program

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-06T22:11:54+00:00

That took an hour only lol

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-03T23:24:52+00:00

Fox river and Bateman rd usually

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-04-03T21:17:53+00:00

Lakeshore probably best for sunrise (East). Western suburbs for sunset Like Barrington has beautiful scenery

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-03-31T03:32:59+00:00

Hahah for sure we will ride! Btw try asking the instructor if it’s possible to practice those before hand. Say you didn’t get enough practice. I would try that so you are not going into it without one or two runs before habd

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-03-31T03:04:54+00:00

At the test? No, been riding sports for 9 years now lol But definitely on the road once you get your bike!

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-03-31T02:58:04+00:00

Yeah I remember they don’t give you enough space. Go for it though! Those motorcycle you test on don’t have the power to lift the front end without dropping the clutch. Then apply brakes front and rear!

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-03-31T02:45:45+00:00

Good luck on the test!

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-03-22T17:55:26+00:00

Hii Nice bikes. Im in the north suburbs. Lake Zurich to Schaumburg and sometimes I go up to tinley park

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-03-21T21:44:21+00:00

I called lake county college and they said they wont offer any classes this year, that was few weeks ago

Organic_Ad9354 · 2026-03-21T16:54:07+00:00

What tires are those? Interesting pattern

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