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Stage IV
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From: Colorado
Looking for advice
Hey guys. I have not ridden in 20+ years and am getting back into it by taking a MSF class. I want to get a bike by summer but since I have not ridden in so long, I consider myself a beginner. What bike would you suggest that I start off with so I can maintain my dignity yet not be a danger to myself and others! Thank you for any input you can give me!
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Stage IV
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From: Colorado
It was a Yamaha dual sport 185. I'm 50 now and eventually want to get into a Street Glide / Road Glide type bike. I just think that is probably too much bike to start on and would rather have something smaller and lighter that I could give to my son in a year or so.
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From: Prairieville LA
I’d recommend buying a cheap used metric cruiser around 900-1100cc and then transition up to what you want after about 5000 miles of riding. If you have funds right now it’s definitely a buyers market. Good luck and welcome to the forum.
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I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!!
