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Nice looking bike! I had several bikes when I was younger. I commuted on them and even used to ride to Vegas when I was in my twenties! (waaay before the I-15 corridor between north San Diego county and Barstow exploded with growth) Then I gave up riding after a close call or two and another friend got hit (thankfully she was ok).Weird thing is, years later I took up road cycling. Talk about taking your life into your hands sometimes, lol.Anyway, cool bike. Enjoy!!
yeah, i have done a lot of road biking.... LOLthis is a new idea- i haven't even sat on that bike but i need something low & comfy & it's gotta have pickup. I should be looking at new rider classes first ---
So.... where does the iguana ride? Is there a basket?
what a nice bike!!I can see the therapy aspect. I got a ride last weekend and **loved** it. we were out for hoursI think for my first bike i need something inexpensive, used and comfortable so not a Harley. Being a technician i need a bike that's solid and as heavy as i can handle. I like smooth solid machines.
I did take a motorcycle safety course. Once you pass the written exam to get a learner's permit, you can take the weekend-long (Friday evening, all-day Saturday; Sunday morning) course to really get a handle on riding and maneuvering. Plus, upon completion/passing of the class you get a certificate that is the equivalent of passing the DMV maneuverability test (which is TOUGH, I think).
bearded dragon... LOL As i said this is a new idea- but i'm confident i'll figure that out after all
I used to ride a 250CC scooter around. I swapped out the muffler for a racing exhaust and it got between 65 & 70 mph on the freeways on the rare occasions I did that. I LOVED it, and only got rid of it because of mechanical issues (note: do NOT get a cheap, off-brand bike - go w/the name brand you trust). I was definitely therapeutic, and actually made my commute a lot more peaceful: with only other drivers and pedestrians to focus on (and no radio/CD player/bluetooth; AC/heating controls; drinks or snacks; children in the backseat; etc) my commute to work daily was quite enjoyable. My racing exhaust made me LOUD, so there were zero problems with people not hearing me (as can be the case with other scooters).I definitely want to get a motorcycle and get back to riding. I'm told by my wife I can probably do that again when our youngest gets older and the need for carseats and what not ends. The gas usage alone makes it incredibly economic, and when you add how much easier it can be to get around traffic (motorcycles can use the carpool lanes!) it's a no brainer for SoCA commuting IMO.I did take a motorcycle safety course. Once you pass the written exam to get a learner's permit, you can take the weekend-long (Friday evening, all-day Saturday; Sunday morning) course to really get a handle on riding and maneuvering. Plus, upon completion/passing of the class you get a certificate that is the equivalent of passing the DMV maneuverability test (which is TOUGH, I think).
[member=380]perc2100[/member] is spot-on here. Not only is the MSF a good way to get a leg up, you (upon passing) have your license, and at least here in PA, some insurance companies give discounted rates to people that take/pass it.I was asked to help run a local MSF test class after I passed years ago and had to decline due to scheduling issues. But it would've been a blast.