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#1 Unread post by Monk »

I'm a geezer (65), have never ridden but am taking motorcycle safety class this weekend. If I pass then of course I wonder about my first bike -- at my age the first one I get may be my last. Any other codgers out there with advice?

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#2 Unread post by blues2cruise »

:hithere: and :welcome: to TMW.

A 650 cruiser would be a nice bike. Yamaha V-Star....

Or a Kawasaki Vulcan 500.

Kudos to you for going for lessons before you go buy a bike.

Enjoy the forums...and enjoy the classes when you take them. :)

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#3 Unread post by ms325 »

:welcome4:
The link below will answer your question.
The article contains alot of other nice to know things.

http://www.googobits.com/articles/2806- ... cycle.html
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#5 Unread post by RTR »

Welcome to the board. At 65 you're not a geezer. Even at 75 still not. What you are... is a soon to be motorcyclist. Enjoy and have fun with your MSF course.

My eldest student to date was a 75 year young lady. She finally got tired of being a pillion and wanted to ride for herself.

Anyhow, have fun. Be safe!
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Thanks to all!

#6 Unread post by Monk »

I really appreciate the comments, encouragement and suggestions. I didn't expect so much. Have a feeling I've found a great site and avocation, if I pass the safety class). So thanks to all of you.

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