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While I did say that I'm concerned about dropping the bike, it's hardly in the forefront of my mind. In fact, I never thought about it until I started reading about it on the internet.

Thanks,
David

Hi all,

I'm kind of curious as to whether or not you bought a new bike as a first bike.

I am taking my MSF in June and have been daydreaming about bikes for 14 years and always planned to buy a used bike. I'm looking at midsized cruisers like Suzuki Mauraders or Honda Shadows, and have found some ...

I realize that in the long run, final drive doesn't really matter. Whatever works, right?

I figured that people would be concerned about things like weight and efficiency. Shaft drives must weigh more than the other two. The same bike with a chain drive would have a better power to weight ratio ...

Johnj wrote:Give me a shaft drive, the maintenance is easier and their a lot cleaner.

How is it easier?

The mechanism seems more complex than a chain. I'm sure you're correct in your assessment, I just can't reconcile it in my head.

Hello,

I'm getting my motorcycle license later this year (June) and have started thinking about what bike I would like to get (more seriously than I have been). This will be my first bike and I know I want a cruiser, something in the 600-800cc range.

I was discussing this with some friends of mine ...

Hi all,

Just saying "hi".

I'm taking the plunge and getting my motorcycle license this year (finally). Tomorrow I register for my MSF and I am psyched.

I have already found all of the gear I need, I just haven't actually bought any yet.

I'm looking forward to many years of cruising around on ...