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In a few minutes I have to leave to head to my first course of motorcycle training. After the training is complete, I want to buy a bike right away so I can continue my practice.
I'm looking to get a cruiser in the 250 class, any suggestions? The Yamaha V-Star caught my eye.
Goldwings are nice, not for a first bike.
Cornering, stopping and accelerating need to be automatic, practice.
Use your signals and stay out of peoples blindspots, drive like cars are trying to hit you.
I'm only 5'-7" so I doubt I'd even fit on a GoldWing anyway.
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Originally Posted by Stratmando
Goldwings are nice, not for a first bike.
Cornering, stopping and accelerating need to be automatic, practice.
Use your signals and stay out of peoples blindspots, drive like cars are trying to hit you.
I just ordered some gear this weekend. In my state, there isn't a helmet law, but I'm going to wear a full-face, Snell approved helmet anyway.
I live right down the street from a big open parking lot. I plan to practice what I learned in the MSF course for a month or two, then hit the road at 6:00 AM on a Saturday morning so I can have it to myself. I just met a landscaper who's been riding for years who's willing to coach me too, so I got a mentor to help me out.
I'm 5' 6-1/2" female and ride a 2005 Yamaha VStar 650 Custom. I love it and it has been a great bike. I'm really glad I didn't get a 250 right out of training class, because the 650 is almost getting "too small" a year into it. My SO wants to ride to Sturgis next summer and I am worried that my 650 is not heavy enough to withstand the SD winds. My opinion, get a decent used smallish bike (650 or so) for a year or two of riding, keep customizations to a minimum, sell it, and then trade up to something a little bigger with more power and customize that. Just my 2 cents.
TulipJen, A 650 Yamaha got me from Nevada to the Florida Keys and an 85 Lb Duffle Bag in 6 days. Vibration was tough. A 4 Cylinder would have been smoother.
I'm 5' 6-1/2" female and ride a 2005 Yamaha VStar 650 Custom. I love it and it has been a great bike. I'm really glad I didn't get a 250 right out of training class, because the 650 is almost getting "too small" a year into it. My SO wants to ride to Sturgis next summer and I am worried that my 650 is not heavy enough to withstand the SD winds. My opinion, get a decent used smallish bike (650 or so) for a year or two of riding, keep customizations to a minimum, sell it, and then trade up to something a little bigger with more power and customize that. Just my 2 cents.
How much do you weigh? I'm 5'4", 105 pounds, can handle a Goldwing but it's really too big for me.I like a bike with weight to it.
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