Reply to Thread

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

Message: <blockquote data-quote="p238shooter" data-source="post: 1892048" data-attributes="member: 24583">Like Wifey, you did not give enough information.  Do you want something for transportation or do you want something for an adrenaline rush?  This decision makes a big difference, actually the only difference in what we can give you an opinion of what we would suggest to purchase.For me at 13yrs old, a gas and go Cushman at 35 MPH was a rush.At 25trs old, a 1972 Kawasaki 3cy H2 on the back tire at 100 was a rush.Now most of the time, 70 down the highway on a GoldWing is fine with me.  (I still have an H2 when I need the rush)OK, just an opinion.  Been riding 51 years, only 64 ys old at this time, riding a Gold Wing because I do not ride in town much anymore.  I own MC number 43 at this time  (no Harley's to date).  I heard the most common accessory for a Harley was a pick up truck.  Ha Ha  1. if you are street riding in town, get something big enough to get out of the way if needed , like some other posters noted, too much power is in your hands, be sure you have enough twist to exceed the edge of what you can handle)  I just had a flash thought of a Boss Hoss, (look them up) which might be next for me, Sh Man Mo fu motorcycle.  (I am a chevy guy) A 250 rocket will be like going to a strip joint the first time, surprising, but not too satisfying after a while.  2 if you are going to be riding double at times, get something bigger.  They will not want to ride with you after a short while. (what is that term, butt hurt?)3 Crotch rockets are for fun, but not for everyday comfort.  I owned the 2nd real original crotch rocket sold in Tulsa. (1972 Kawasaki 750 3cy) Tire burner, 100mph wheelies most times out.   Very fun in it's day.  Today, direct to jail.  4 Too big is not fun in town, (Goldwing Honda now) hate driving in Tulsa traffic double.  Riding double even on a GW is a significant difference.5  Bell helmets meet all the specs and are reasonably priced.Good luck with finding what works for you.I personally will not get on a dirt bike in my front yard without a helmet.  However, I came closer to having accidents back years ago when Oklahoma had a mandatory street helmet law.  Restricts my wide perifical vision and attenuates my hearing.  This is a personal preference, along with the fact that I am usually riding above 30 mph, which usually negates any help a helmet might give.  Again, personal preference.To me, the number one thing to keep in mind if you are riding a MC is that -- when you ride a motorcycle, "YOU BECOME INVISIBLE" and have to work around that to survive.  If you have any doubts, think about this.  People pull out in front of trains, trucks, buses, other cars, etc.  Just because they look your way, what does that have to do with them seeing you or computing where you will be when they pull out and use up space on the road you are headed for?Good luck and happy riding.</blockquote>

Verification