Posted by JOJO on June 28, 2007, 7:38 pm
Group: Thanks for your previous responses to my Absolute Newbie post
Soliciting comment on the following bikes:
Honda VT750
Honda Aero
Honda Ace
Anyone out there start off on these bikes? Current riders? Likes?
Dislikes?
Strong feelings one way or the other? Spills? Thrills? Chills?
You get my point.
As always...much thanks.
DK
Posted by Ken Abrams on June 28, 2007, 9:16 pm
> Honda VT750
> Honda Aero
> Honda Ace
Unless you are a large person, 750 is too much for a first bike.
I think we were getting around to that before you jumped ship in the first
thread.
Don't buy anything without a test ride.
Posted by Alan Moore on June 28, 2007, 9:59 pm
>Group: Thanks for your previous responses to my Absolute Newbie post
>Soliciting comment on the following bikes:
>Honda VT750
>Honda Aero
>Honda Ace
those are all pretty big for a beginner. If you're a really big guy
(like my son, at 6-6) I recommend the Kawasaki Ninja 500 as a starter.
For most people, I recommend the Ninja 250.
In general, I also recommend that beginners avoid from cruiser style
bikes, as they are generally less maneuverable, and as a beginner, you
have a higher probability of needing that maneuverability than you
will as a more experienced rider.
<snip>
Al Moore
DoD 734
Posted by JOJO on June 28, 2007, 10:43 pm
> >Group: Thanks for your previous responses to my Absolute Newbie post
> >Soliciting comment on the following bikes:
> >Honda VT750
> >Honda Aero
> >Honda Ace
> those are all pretty big for a beginner. If you're a really big guy
> (like my son, at 6-6) I recommend the Kawasaki Ninja 500 as a starter.
> For most people, I recommend the Ninja 250.
> In general, I also recommend that beginners avoid from cruiser style
> bikes, as they are generally less maneuverable, and as a beginner, you
> have a higher probability of needing that maneuverability than you
> will as a more experienced rider.
> <snip>
> Al Moore
> DoD 734
I have been getting a lot of advice regarding size. Many are of the
opinion that skills are mastered and then the desire is for a larger
bike. The nighthawks are plentiful but old and last produced in 1991,
unless I am wrong. I am a little hesitant to pick up a 1500K bike only
to not be able to get parts for it. If I am wrong about this
assumption, let me know. In terms of the bike being too big, I have
some faith the saftey course and some serious practice can get me
where I need to be in terms of control. I have nothing but time
regarding the decision, but the above reflects some of my thinking on
the subject...
Thoughts.
Posted by Ken Abrams on June 29, 2007, 5:56 pm
> The Ninja 250 and
> 500 are excellent choices for beginners despite their racy appearance,
> they have a standard riding position,
Since when has THAT become a "standard" riding position ???? ;-)
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