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First attend a motorcycle safety course. They are VERY VERY good. They take you from zero to a good beginner. Then get your self a Ninja 250 or even a 500, Honda has one that is supposed to be pretty good too. If the "sportier" bike is not your thing, find a good used 250-500 cc bike that fits your style. (I can't ride a cruiser, scares me, sport bike are my preference; I can't explain it either). Ride that for at least a season or two. Treat the thing with a little respect, and understand you are going to go down everytime you ride, and dress accordingly; helmet, gloves, boots, pants, coat. I can't go down the driveway with out those things, even in 100 degree weather. If I knew I was going to wreck that day I wouldn't ride, so be prepared with the gear. Treat every car like they are out to get you, and stay away from them.
That is the 10,000 foot view. Think about what can go wrong and take measures to eliminate those things and I think you will be OK.
Sorry to hear about your dad. I am sure your dad would be proud you are still trying new things. Good luck.
Love the screen name....you should be writing this down, this is good stuff!
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