Ok sweet, I am planning on getting a bike from a buddy at work, I think it should work.. its a 1996 GT somethin or another, he doesn't recall the model, I will be taking a look at it soon, I guess it retailed at 1,800.00 when he bought it... so Im guessing its good. I looked into gear at my local Galyan's and I think that I can get everything that I need, but I dont know where I can get it cheaper. For a full face helmet, padded gloves, chest plate, knee, shin, and elbow pads, (I already have ski goggles which should work...) its 430.00 but Im thinkin theres gotta be somewhere cheaper.. please tell me if anyone knows.. thanks