motorcycle clothing houston

OK, i am 15, and i am going to get a motorcycle, what do i need to know?
I made an A in my Algebra II class, and that means that i get to get a motorcycle! So, i dont know the laws about it in Houston, or Texas. I have read lots of newbie stuff about riding on the internet, and all that fun stuff, but i am wondering what else i should know.
So:
Whats a good bike (street bike) to start with?
Do i have to have drivers ed to start riding?
What safety clothing should i get, and what kind of helmet?
How much am i looking for to spend on insurance?
How much am i going to spend after all the stuff is bought, 1 with motorcycle, and the other without it.
How often to i have to clean and maintain it?
How do i maintain it?
thats all!
thanks!
Edit:
I have been riding my bike (i have bmxed for about 2 years) and know how the roads work, and i myslef have had to dodge losers who arent paying attention. Even got hit by a car pulling out at 30 mph (totally sucked).
Here is a link: http://www.dmv.org/tx-texas/motorcycle-license.php
That may help you with requirements for a motorcycle licence.
For a motorcycle, I would suggest starting with a used one. While you are learning to ride you will drop the bike a few times for sure. And dropping a new bike is a really sad thing. If you are riding an older, used bike it doesn’t matter so much.
A good beginner bike is the Kawi Ninja 250. Up until the 2008 model they were all the same since 1988. This means there are a lot of used ones floating around, and parts are readily available. If you are mechanically inclined, this little bike is easy to work on.
As for riding, this little Ninja is very forgiving to a beginner. It’s one of the best learner bikes I’ve come across. And it’s not a weakling either. My son (who is also 15) has one and zips right along on the freeway with me.
After you have ridden the little Ninja for a while, you for sure will want to get a bigger bike. And, if you have bought a used bike, you can get the majority of what you spent back when you sell it to get a newer, bigger bike.
For maintenance you should obtain a service manual for your bike. It will tell you when to do periodic maintenance, how to do it, and what tools and parts will be required.
The service manual will also guide you should you need to perform repairs.
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