Hello all!
I am now getting back into motorcycles after a 10-year hiatus due to work and family. I rode for a couple years as a teenager in highschool and just now was able to be in a position to get back into it. I will be getting back to San Diego in mid-November, and hopefully have a good idea of what type of bike I would want to re-introduce myself to riding.
I am kind of leaning towards a sport bike (small cc crotch rocket) due to the fact they have less area available for a passanger which will help curb my wanting to carry riders until I get proficient. On the other hand, I do like cruiser types just because they look more comfortable.
I rode an old Honda or Suzuk1 (I can't remember which one) GS880 back in high school and handled it pretty well for a 140 pound kid (i.e. well enough I didn't crash it, LOL)
Any suggestions from the pros?
If there's any one out there in the San Diego area that could help me out when I get there, it would be most appreciated. I also plan on gaining multitudes of knoledge from the experts here on the forums.
-Shane
Getting back into motorcycles
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shane.barton
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aw58
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My gap was 22 yrs.
Main thing is try out as many bikes as possible before you buy. What suited 10 yrs ago may not now.
I rode a 500 twin in 76/7 but 06/07 is a 1500 v twin.
Welcome aboard.
Ade
Main thing is try out as many bikes as possible before you buy. What suited 10 yrs ago may not now.
I rode a 500 twin in 76/7 but 06/07 is a 1500 v twin.
Welcome aboard.
Ade
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If you can't - it's raining.
All Characters and events here are allegedly fictitious...Any resemblance with either dead or living is purely co-incidental
And don't ride faster than your Guardian Angel can fly
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shane.barton
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Welcome to the site and back to biking
I perfer the cruiser style myself as I agree with you I think it is more comfortable to sit up right. But I have been told the sport bikes are comfortable so as suggested just sit on and ride as many as you can. I have a Kawasaki 1500 1998 myself and love it. It does sit a bit high so I might get a lower bike in a year or so.
Pat
Pat
Keep the wheels on the road.
If you want check my blogg at this site.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?t=25466&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
If you want check my blogg at this site.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?t=25466&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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