Going to look at a bike Sunday
I love my motorcycle and commute daily but here is some advice.
1. You dont save money riding a bike. That is a myth. By the time you add extra insurance, registration, maintainence, leisure riding, etc. there is no savings over the extra gas your regular car would have used.
2. If you ride, get life insurance, a living will, and a power of attorney to someone you trust.
It may sound crude or morbid but I cant tell you how valuable these documents are if you are in a serious crash. Read my sig line. I have lived it. I know what I am talking about here.
As a matter of fact, everyone should have these things, not just riders.
3. The ad is blocked here at work so I cant see the bike you are looking at but I would look for a mid-size bike with a smaller frame such as a Suzuki Intruder 800 for a good starter bike. They are shaft drive and last forever with low maintainence.
(Can you tell Im a Zuki guy?)
The Zuki 800 bikes are small enough to be easily handled but have enough engine to hang with the big bikes. You can upgrade to a bigger bike if you wish once you get some experience under your belt.
4. TAKE A RIDER TRAINING COURSE!! The life you save will be your own.
5. Bikes can be dangerous but so can cars, guns, and husbands that come home early. Life is full of danger. Dont let that stop you from riding. Just be sensible about it.
Whatever you choose, I hope you enjoy it. I love my bike and riding is a great stress reliever. I go places and intentionally get lost so I can explore. Then I set the GPS to get me home again! LOL
I love my motorcycle and commute daily but here is some advice.
1. You dont save money riding a bike. That is a myth. By the time you add extra insurance, registration, maintainence, leisure riding, etc. there is no savings over the extra gas your regular car would have used.
2. If you ride, get life insurance, a living will, and a power of attorney to someone you trust.
It may sound crude or morbid but I cant tell you how valuable these documents are if you are in a serious crash. Read my sig line. I have lived it. I know what I am talking about here.
As a matter of fact, everyone should have these things, not just riders.
3. The ad is blocked here at work so I cant see the bike you are looking at but I would look for a mid-size bike with a smaller frame such as a Suzuki Intruder 800 for a good starter bike. They are shaft drive and last forever with low maintainence.
(Can you tell Im a Zuki guy?)
The Zuki 800 bikes are small enough to be easily handled but have enough engine to hang with the big bikes. You can upgrade to a bigger bike if you wish once you get some experience under your belt.
4. TAKE A RIDER TRAINING COURSE!! The life you save will be your own.
5. Bikes can be dangerous but so can cars, guns, and husbands that come home early. Life is full of danger. Dont let that stop you from riding. Just be sensible about it.
Whatever you choose, I hope you enjoy it. I love my bike and riding is a great stress reliever. I go places and intentionally get lost so I can explore. Then I set the GPS to get me home again! LOL
