Recommending a First Motorcycle

Recommending a First Motorcycle

1) What would you recommend as a “first” motorcycle for a newbie? 2) With a gazillion bikes to choose from, how would you advise a friend, new to the world of motorcycling, on which bike to purchase? 3) Should it be a used bike or a new one? You and I will likely agree on [...]

September 28th, 2007 by MCg 

First Bike: New or Used?

First Bike: New or Used?

For most new riders, buying any used bike would be more practical than buying a brand-new motorcycle: Consider it as a training bike. Be willing to drop it – because you probably will while becoming acquainted with it. Be willing to damage a few levers or turn signals, scratch up some parts, and not care [...]

September 27th, 2007 by MCg