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by TDC
Sun May 23, 2010 2:51 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Not Your Typical "First Bike" Question
Replies: 4
Views: 4827

Re: Not Your Typical "First Bike" Question

I also like to tinker on things. My first bike was a '72 CB350 I bought about three and a half years ago. Paid $200. Got it running and going down the road. It was a great starter bikedue to it's size and weight and it is easy to work on. That being said, There are drawbacks to older bikes as starte...
by TDC
Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: When do the nerves go away?
Replies: 28
Views: 15849

I agree that you should switch places with your hubby. He can't point anything out if he is in front of you and you should be setting the pace if it is just the two of you. I have about 1500 miles on now and have usually lead on our small group rides. I have recieved constructive critisism from more...
by TDC
Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:26 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: How old is to old?
Replies: 8
Views: 5116

My first and current bike is a '72 CB350. As long as you don't out-ride you or your bikes capabilities it is just fine. Older technology, weaker brakes, dimmer sealed beam headlights. Then there is the added wrenching needed on older bikes. Not that any of this is bad. You just have to take it into ...