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by Reader1363
Mon May 02, 2011 2:23 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New and Thinking too much
Replies: 16
Views: 9781

Re: New and Thinking too much

Well I googled Berts Mega Mall. While it looks like it will be a great place to see and sit on a lot of bikes all at one time, it has an amazing number of horror stories about their sales practices.
by Reader1363
Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:34 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New and Thinking too much
Replies: 16
Views: 9781

Re: New and Thinking too much

I am not thinking of buying a new bike. I just want to sit on a lot of bikes to see what is comfortable.

But thanks. I have seen a couple used bikes at small dealers but they still seem to be way overpriced.
by Reader1363
Sat Apr 30, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New and Thinking too much
Replies: 16
Views: 9781

Re: New and Thinking too much

Someone suggested I go to a large dealer and sit on a bunch of bikes. Sounds like a good idea. In the LA area, Bert's Mega Mall in Covina? Any other recommendations for large dealers with lots of variety?
by Reader1363
Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New and Thinking too much
Replies: 16
Views: 9781

Re: New and Thinking too much

Gsjack

Thank you. I will look at some of these. I plan on taking a MSF course.

I do not have to buy a bike now so perhaps I will wait for next Fall.
by Reader1363
Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:04 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New and Thinking too much
Replies: 16
Views: 9781

Re: New and Thinking too much

Mike- I should have prefaced my original post with the fact that I had read the beginner guides on this site, and it is a great site. I want to explore California and anywhere else I can explore in Weekend trips. I camp, so a tent and sleeping bag on the back of the bike will be expected. I will nee...
by Reader1363
Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New and Thinking too much
Replies: 16
Views: 9781

New and Thinking too much

Ok, So I am 56 and considering learning how to ride and buying a motorcycle. Previous bike riding is limited to a little 125 and a Honda 650. I have read all the posts about starting small. But then I talk to some riders that say they started larger and did well. I keep thnking I want a bike to expl...