First bike after 30 years
First bike after 30 years
Ive been read this board for several months , learned tons. Thanks. I returned to riding this year after taking the MFC. I was extremely nervous about my first ride. actually I had never rode on a street ..EVER. I have know riden about 45 hours and realised a few things. 1- the brain rides the bike. 2- my focus and pre ride attitude makes the ride enjoyable. 3- stupidity equals pain. I am 47 yrs young and just bought a 2001 Honda Shadow 750. guess this is my first bike. Knowing your limits makes it easier to expand them. I am comfortable and ejoying every minute on the road. See you soon
2001 SHADOW... more to follow
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Scoutmedic
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Dekker,
My story is similar to yours. I haven't owned a bike for over 25 years and have never owned a street bike. I recently got the bug to start looking for a new bike. It's a tough decision and was leaning toward the Suzuki S50 with the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 a close second. After reading some reviews today, I starting to think that the Honda might the better choice. Some of the complaints about the Suzuki was the seat is uncomfortable on long rides and the gas tank is too small. Anyway, for now I'm having a good time looking and comparing and excited to riding again soon.
My story is similar to yours. I haven't owned a bike for over 25 years and have never owned a street bike. I recently got the bug to start looking for a new bike. It's a tough decision and was leaning toward the Suzuki S50 with the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 a close second. After reading some reviews today, I starting to think that the Honda might the better choice. Some of the complaints about the Suzuki was the seat is uncomfortable on long rides and the gas tank is too small. Anyway, for now I'm having a good time looking and comparing and excited to riding again soon.
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baltimorebayside
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Dekker, Welcome and I too am a NEW returning rider....I'm 52 years old and have had 6 motorcycles.....http://rides.webshots.com/album/558991028meoFxG
Including my latest pruchased.....My brother got the bug from me and also purchased a 2005 Yamaha 650 V-Star...heck....he's 54 years old!!!
I'm just want to ride on weekends and maybe after dinner in the sunset out in the country...love smelling the different wild flowers in the summer!!!!
ride safe!!!
dan
Including my latest pruchased.....My brother got the bug from me and also purchased a 2005 Yamaha 650 V-Star...heck....he's 54 years old!!!
I'm just want to ride on weekends and maybe after dinner in the sunset out in the country...love smelling the different wild flowers in the summer!!!!
ride safe!!!
dan
2008 Suzuki C50T