Goggles and New Rider Hopefully Soon

by Judith
(San Jose, CA)

I broke two pairs of sunglasses putting them on under my helmet. I bought some goggles and liked them but found them very hard to put on with the helmet. I also noticed that my helmet fogs up with or without the goggles. The helmet has the air vents at top. This will sound like a dumb question, but do you put them on before you put on helmet or after? Do they go inside or outside. I ended up almost poking my eye out when they snapped back and hit my left eyeball. Very sore for a few days. Sorry this is such a dumb question.

I passed my MSP and have my certificate to take to the DMV here in CA but haven't done it yet. I have been looking on the internet with various sites but really haven't found what I may be looking for. I did like the advice about not getting a 125 or 250. It seems I may need to get a 600 but not sure about that either. I want it to go to work and up to Sacramento. My husband and I have a Honda Goldwing Trike, and I love riding that, which is mainly at the time why I took the safety course. However, I want my own bike. I realize I will need to practice, practice, practice and there are some areas here in San Jose, CA where I can do that. I am fairly short, 5'2" and weigh 166. Having said all of that, my daughter thinks I should buy American (Harley), but I think maybe a Suzuki S40 may be what I am looking for. Will need to go out and look around. Anyone have some thoughts about this? I will look at this site more thoroughly when I get home.