Re: Newbie looking to buy first bike...

On 31 Jan 2006 10:30:15 -0800, "AlterEgo" <TiedandTrue888@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I am a 28 year old woman, 5'8, 145 pounds. My husband and I are looking
>to buy motorcycles for the first time.
>...
>If we went with a more powerful bike, we would have to share, and I
>fear that more often than not, I would end up on the short end of the
>riding stick. He would totally hog the thing, I know it.

Guys are like that.

>So I am
>partial to buying two smaller bikes, unless there are very real safety
>concerns about a total beginner riding a smallish beast. Are smaller
>bikes easier or harder to handle, safer or more dangerous to ride?

Smaller bikes are a bit easier to handle. The only time they're more
dangerous is if you're passing and don't have enough power to get out
of the way fast enough.

>My husband says he thinks size makes very little difference

Guys are like that.

>wherein safety
>is concerned (it is a matter of balance, he says), but admits that he
>has limited experience upon which to draw. I cannot help but think
>that I would feel more comfortable on a lighter bike. (I am only
>intuiting here... I have absolutely no concrete experience on the road
>on a bike.)
>
>What do you guys think? Do the small Hondas I mentioned sound like
>good choices? Any recommendations?

Let me be the first here to say - You ARE both taking the MSF course,
right?

As a beginner, you will definitely feel more comfortable on a smaller
bike. There are many you'd enjoy. Your choices aren't bad. I'd go
smaller (cheaper,) so if you decide you want another style, it's not
such a big investment.

BTW, I have to ask...what's with your moniker? "Tied and true"? "Alter
Ego"?
It sounds like you're into some kinky role playing. ;-)

--
Turby the Turbosurfer
.

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