Here's the deal. I have wanted a motorcycle my entire life and my soon to be ex strongly opposed it. I didn't want to press the issue, so I put it behind me. Fast forward 20 years. I'm 39 years old and I am now giving it more thought. The problem is that I'm a bit nervous, because I haven't personally ridden a motorcycle since I was an early teen. I wouldn't even think of buying one, until I took a safety course and felt comfortable, but I also realize that it takes time to get used to it. I would never buy Harley as a first bike, but I was thinking of getting something like a Vulcan 900 to learn on. I'm 6'1" and weigh around 190 and will be comfortable with the weight. This bike has great reviews. I've always wanted that feeling of freedom riding a bike in a scenic place. What would you do? Here is the bike I was thinking of buying. It's a Vulcan 900 Classic.
Dude, you should totally get it...f your ex...btw, how much does one of those set you back...I've always wanted a bike myself...
I would never, in my whole life, even consider ever buying or riding a motorcycle. If you do, be sure to let one of your family members know what your bbs password is so that they can post here and let us know when you get killed.
I ride and love it. My advice: *Take the motorcycle safety foundation course before you try to ride the first time. *Get a smaller bike to start, and get a cheaper used bike where you won't cry when you lay it down. I recommend a Honda Rebel 650 or an 883 Sportster. If you get a visually beat-up 5+ year old Sportster, you should be able to sell it for the same price you paid for it. *Buy good gear: full-face helmet, riding pants, riding jacket, riding boots, riding gloves, and wear it all the time. *Ride for at least 2 years/10,000 miles before you try upgrading to another bike. *Have fun. There's nothing like heading out on a beautiful, curvy road on a spring or fall day.
Can't edit, wanted to add something. Every bike in the world (from a Rebel 250) will be able to handle your weight. The power (more specifically power delivery) is what's hard for a new rider to handle, not the weight.
One last thing: There's a lot of great people here, even if they're mostly sport-touring riders. They'll have a lot more information than I do. One of them is MSF instructor somewhere on the East side of Houston. I don't post there much, but I go to the Pie Runs occasionally.
Put me down in the simple no category. There is not enough money in the world to lure me to get on one of those things.
No and if Astro values his life and the pursuit of happiness then he won't lose his mind and try to buy one either.
I understand where my soon to be ex was coming from. It's a matter of priorities. It wasn't that big of a deal. Now that she's gone, It's been on my mind. Actually, I like the M109R but it's out of my price range.
I have one it's ok you have to be more careful. RESPECT THE BIKE AT ALL TIMES DON'T DO STUPID THINGS .DON"T RIDE WITH CRAZY PEOPLE
Very true. I'd get nervous everytime he went out on his bike. But now I'd be nervous about your son. It would make me nervous if my dad rode one.
