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Originally Posted by PR_Glen
I've noticed in a number of threads that a lot of you ride in some capacity or another. I'm finally convincing myself into getting one for this spring. I'm thinking of picking up something along the lines of a 70's Honda CB or a 60's BSA if i can find one for a reasonable price (i'm cheap). Harley's are a bit out of my price range, definitely for a starter, so my plan was to go with some smaller older models to get my feet wet.
I'm curious as to what all of you are riding? Or if you have any advice, as I am pretty green to it all but have been wanting to do this for years, just finally going to do it up.
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take the most extensive motorcycle training course available to you. find one that provides bikes and is for absolute rookies who have never ever ridden.
think twice about getting a vintage bike as your first bike, not only will you be riding 45 year old technology, you will also be learning how to work on that bike on the side of the road. i learned the hard way a classic bike is not the best choice for a first bike.
and if you are older and go the dirt bike/dirt route, i'd be very careful to keep my confidence in check on the dirt. it's very easy to get over confident on a dirt bike, that usually results in a dislocated shoulder, broken clutch lever and a smooshed gear shifter.
break a leg!
