JaySimon
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So I have recently gotten my mitts on a dirtbike, and after having as much fun as it is, I have decided I need a street bike. Went and did my learner's written test, and now I'm looking for a bike.
I have rode lots of dirtbike before, when I was a younger dude, but just this summer aquired the one I have currently. Have little to no road experience. Lots of bicycle experience, so have been on two wheels forever, but less time with a motor.
My boss, an avid harley dude tells me I would be fine on most anything, but everything else I hear tells me to start on something smaller, both for the light weight and the lack of power, so a guy doesn't encounter trouble. I'm not interested in a crotch rocket, they have too much potential for too much fun, resulting in either tickets or... other problems.
So I'm thinkin cruiser or dual sport. Looking to buy used, but wondering, Should I be starting out on something older and smaller (Ie; 86 honda 500) or would I be okay going up to a newer sportster 883 or 1200? I'm thinking the difference in insurance costs may just steer me that way regardless, that and the fear of dropping it at some point ( which I have been told is bound to happen)
So, in summation, big bike vs little(r) bike, and newer vs older, opinions?
Thanks in advance dudes.
I have rode lots of dirtbike before, when I was a younger dude, but just this summer aquired the one I have currently. Have little to no road experience. Lots of bicycle experience, so have been on two wheels forever, but less time with a motor.
My boss, an avid harley dude tells me I would be fine on most anything, but everything else I hear tells me to start on something smaller, both for the light weight and the lack of power, so a guy doesn't encounter trouble. I'm not interested in a crotch rocket, they have too much potential for too much fun, resulting in either tickets or... other problems.
So I'm thinkin cruiser or dual sport. Looking to buy used, but wondering, Should I be starting out on something older and smaller (Ie; 86 honda 500) or would I be okay going up to a newer sportster 883 or 1200? I'm thinking the difference in insurance costs may just steer me that way regardless, that and the fear of dropping it at some point ( which I have been told is bound to happen)
So, in summation, big bike vs little(r) bike, and newer vs older, opinions?
Thanks in advance dudes.