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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

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

Thanks for the warm welcome! I have been studying the California riders manual for the MC endorsment on my licence. Still trying to decide on a sporty bike or a cruiser. Either way I can't wait to get back on the road!!!

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

to TMW.

Enjoy the forums.

Personally I could never ride a sport bike...the ergonomics of it would hurt me....

You'll have to test ride some to really know.