[Anonymous]

Hello from Cornwall England
I passed my bike test 3 years ago and bought a bike straight away a 1998 Yamaha xvs650 Dragstar: I Believe its badged in the states as the V Star. I loked the look and being only 5’6″ tall the height seemed to make it a good choice. Work commitments have since taking my test given me little chance to ride, so i would still think of myself as an inexperienced rider. Circumstances have now changed and I want to get back on a bike again. I’ve kept the Dragstar maintained and started regularly over the time I’ve owned it but I do feel I lack confidence in riding it. Forward controls don’t really suit me. it has a very wide tuning circle and as such I’m now considering changing it. I’ve looked at a Kawasaki ZR 750 Zephyr: 1998 model and love its retro looks.. and I can do a straight swap. The seat height is comfortable and the weight is distinctly low down. Its not a bike with sports performance, but I’m just concerned after reading tips on this and other sites that its too big for a novice rider. I took lessons on a GS500 and a Kawa ER5 (rider school bikes) and never rode between lessons as i never owned a bike: not sure how they compare to the 750. My plan would be to take a 1 day refresher training course to address any skill needs. Is my plan a good one?
Thanks in advance
Wayne

[smadaakram]

sounds like a good plan. since u do have some experience, it’s not like u have no idea what ur doing. u alone know what bike inspires confidence and fits well, and thats whats most important. it would prob be a good idea to ride the bike u are planing on trading for prior to trading, just to see if it lives up to you’re expectations and so that u won’t be disappointed and back in the same boat.

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