Aright guys heres the questions....try not flame but here is what the deal is.

1) I have never rode a bike before...I have rode dirtbikes with clutches but never a street bike. I can learn from a friend hopefully it won't be tough to learn.

2) I dont have a car at school which is the main reason im considering it. It's a pain in the ass to get around with a vehicle which limits me getting a job thats further than 30 min walking distance.
- Gas I assume is much cheaper
- The bike itself used I believe is cheaper
- Insurance I think can be affordable for a bike

- So heres my question....do you think this is a stupid idea. Main reason's are stated above and I dont plan on getting one to go 160.
- What would be a decent starter bike that I can get used for maybe the 4,000-8,000 price range. I figure I can save this up and afford to spend it without getting in the way of other costs over the summer.