You’re always welcome to ride out in Woodstock/ Milton area. My wife started on a Rebel 300. Total turd but it gave her some confidence because it was low and light. We just got her a Bonneville and she is realizing she got a false sense of security on that tiny bike. Like she’s completely starting over. And yes my blinker has been on since 1990
I feel like we need to talk 😅 I did my driving license some 25 years ago, but never got a bike. That time has come and I have decided to get one next year. My attention was grabbed by Royal Enfield and in particular the 411 Scram - for its character and simplicity. Also the 350 modes are lovely, but I cannot help the impression that at times I might become a nuisance for car drivers on faster B roads here in Germany. Only very recently I started to wonder whether some nice modern classic bike might be a better choice. Interceptor 650, Kawasaki W800, the 900 Triumph 2 cylinder family. I am not that worried about ‘too much power’ as I think my head can handle it, I am more wondering about the weight. What would be your take in that?
On my opinion every bike handles differently but weight is a huge contributing factor. My triumph scrambler weighs over 500 lb with a full tank and fluids so it is a fairly heavy bike but it is manageable because it is relatively low to the ground. The weight is just something to get use to and is more of a hassle at slow speeds but none the less something that with a little practice you will get use to and overcome quickly. If you are a new rider I would always recommend something lighter though as counter steering is easier and so is maneuvering at slow speeds.
You’re always welcome to ride out in Woodstock/ Milton area. My wife started on a Rebel 300. Total turd but it gave her some confidence because it was low and light. We just got her a Bonneville and she is realizing she got a false sense of security on that tiny bike. Like she’s completely starting over. And yes my blinker has been on since 1990
I do like riding up there! Ya it is amazing how different bikes will handle so differently! I kinda had the same experience going from a Honda rally.
I feel like we need to talk 😅 I did my driving license some 25 years ago, but never got a bike. That time has come and I have decided to get one next year. My attention was grabbed by Royal Enfield and in particular the 411 Scram - for its character and simplicity. Also the 350 modes are lovely, but I cannot help the impression that at times I might become a nuisance for car drivers on faster B roads here in Germany. Only very recently I started to wonder whether some nice modern classic bike might be a better choice. Interceptor 650, Kawasaki W800, the 900 Triumph 2 cylinder family. I am not that worried about ‘too much power’ as I think my head can handle it, I am more wondering about the weight. What would be your take in that?
On my opinion every bike handles differently but weight is a huge contributing factor. My triumph scrambler weighs over 500 lb with a full tank and fluids so it is a fairly heavy bike but it is manageable because it is relatively low to the ground. The weight is just something to get use to and is more of a hassle at slow speeds but none the less something that with a little practice you will get use to and overcome quickly. If you are a new rider I would always recommend something lighter though as counter steering is easier and so is maneuvering at slow speeds.
@ thank you
Hey man - where did you buy the extended clip on visor thingy?
I actually just got it on Amazon: Universal Motorcycle Windshield... www.amazon.com/dp/B09VPC8KNZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
maybe you just stop using the blinker altogether
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