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Hi! I'm 36 and just now getting around to learning how to ride. I'm registered for the MSF BRC on July 11th-meaning I'll be drowning in a pool of my own sweat, but hey, we have year-round riding here-I can't complain too much!

I've already been out shopping for bikes First I though "Self, you need to start out on a 250". So I went and sat on some 250s. The Rebel was too small and the Virago was too small. For comparison, I sat on a VStar 650-it felt too heavy. So then I remembered I had an old friend who opened up a shop a little ways from home. He had 4 GZ250s in stock. I thought "great, it's settled, I can grab a GZ!" So I drove out there. I sat on the GZ-too small. And by too small for all the 250s, I felt like I was sitting on a circus bike-my knees were pushed up into my chest It was actually really hard for me to turn my foot enough to shift and brake because I was so cramped.

But I said "Self, you need to start on a smaller bike". The friend had one Suzuki S40 on the floor (650). So, for comparison, I sat on the S40. And, lo and behold, it fit perfectly. And only 50 pounds heavier than the GZ. I felt like I could balance myself on it well at a complete stop. The foot pegs were in a good position for me. The handlebars are in a good position for me. I think I'm in love...

Now, if only he can find that in the color I want instead of black...

to TMW.

One word....paintjob...


If you can't find the bike in another colour, you can paint it.

I know what you mean about the Rebels and the Viragos being too small....extremely uncomfortable.

Enjoy the forums.

Almost all, if not all, of the MSF bikes are 250ccs. So, for a couple of days at least, sounds like you'll have sweaty knees in your chest.

Yeah, you could get a custom paint job!! What color are you looking for?

Welcome!

I'm from Charleston. Used to live in West Ashley. Plan to move back there eventually.

MZ33 wrote:Almost all, if not all, of the MSF bikes are 250ccs. So, for a couple of days at least, sounds like you'll have sweaty knees in your chest.

Yeah, you could get a custom paint job!! What color are you looking for?

I think I can deal with sweaty knees in my chest (or sweaty chest in my knees) for a few days, but I wouldn't want to ride like that for more than that. And I'm holding off on the custom paint job until I get through the intermediate course

The color I really like is the bluish silver (highly visible in daylight and nighttime), but I like red too.

DieMonkeys-I live on Jim Isle exactly 4 miles from Folly.

Thanks for the welcomes!