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2005 Honda VTX1300
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:43 am
by newhampshire
MSF instructors and friends say this bike is fine to start on. How do you guys feel?
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:27 am
by dr_bar
IMHO I would say no...
Look for a used bike in the 500-750 range and learn how to ride it... You will be less upset as well when, or if you drop it. A smaller bike in good shape will hold it's value pretty well and you may be able to recoup a good portion of your costs on the bike when you're ready to upgrade in a year or three...
Re: 2005 Honda VTX1300
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:54 am
by Lion_Lady
newhampshire wrote:MSF instructors and friends say this bike is fine to start on. How do you guys feel?
No MSF instructor that I know would say that is a "fine" bike to start out on... unless they'd been riding so long, they completely forget how challenging the new skills can be, especially on a heavy bike.
You CAN start out on it, but I'd search for something a bit lighter weight. If the argument is "but you'll want to upgrade in six months on anything smaller" ... why is that a problem if you're buying used anyhow?
"Starter" motorcycles tend to hold their value and be in high demand at resale, provided you take decent care of it.
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