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The Best Upcoming Scooters in 2022
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The reasoning for the EX500 was that it was the same height as the EX250 as well as being relatively the same on insurance cost (I think, now I need to look at that again). And price wise, it (EX500) was the same price as a new EX250. The EX500 is a ’05 with only 45m on the speedo at the time too.
At the time, I was looking towards the future term, not short term. I didn’t want to go thru different bikes overall, in regards to purchases. And I was going for looks as well (durn MotoGP and AMA).
My original intent was to use it for commuting (my lil’ area to O’Hare) which probably involves highway or the tollways.
I’ve also got family in Kansas City, freinds in Pittsburgh, as well as up in Cheesehead country (Milwaukee and some else around there in WI), thus was looking for a distance touring type as well.
I was probably doing things thru the emotion of the moment… I have a tendency to be impulsive on things, when I think they’re a good deal.
If anything, I know what my next two years of tax returns will be going towards.
Already cutting back on quite a few things. And don’t think I’ll renew quite a few memberships either (like, Prof Photo of Am, et al). And I need to drop AMEX Plat…
Thanks SCR!
Ear buds?
so, wearing my glasses won’t be a major problem then in terms of space. That’s what I was curious about.
How is the visibility? No glaring or offset looks? (can’t explain what I mean, but hopefully you know?) And the visor isn’t a polarized shield right?
Sounds a lot better than my Bell Leviathan.
Probably weights as much, eh?Hello SF!
Like you, I’ve done the written and skills testing (not MSF) with Ride Chicago. And this is actually my first real time in riding an actual motorcycle and learning.
I’ve failed the State test. Twice.
So, you’re not the only one.One of my faults, I guess, is that I don’t have enough practice time on the bike. And I tend to follow rules pretty well thus haven’t rode mine ‘cos I have no licensed riders to ride with! 😮 One of the requirements of the M Permits.
That’s what the DMV tester said. I need more practice time. Thus back to square one. And how can I get practice time?
If I was in the country side or suburb, I would probably go out and ride due to the idea of less traffic and distractions (my personal thoughts anyway). But in the City, it’s a bit trickier with all the stoplights, intersections and trains/buses. 😮
I’m glad you’re okay though! Skinned knee is scary. I’ve bruised myself when I had the small bike drop on my left leg, and worry what will happen if I have this EX500 do that same thing.
I have problems with the weaving, and sometimes the 90 turns. The U-turn I don’t have a problem with sometimes (I use rear breaking a lot). The corner turns and white-box stop wasn’t bad (I thought) and the emergency stop is okay – I just have to remember to release the throttle when going for the front break *haha*. The swerve isn’t bad overall but I went wide once.
For me though, overall, it’s a visual thing. Like, the corner turns and the swerving – I can’t pretend a bus is there or a turn is coming up when I see a huge wide space in front of me. If there was like a raised barrier or something I can see, then that might help. Or hinder.Do you know the layout of the riding test? Or remember the layout of your BRC courses? Or are you able to make use of their training grounds to hone your skills?
The course I took, they don’t operate on Sunday, but being at United Center, Sundays are iffy if anything with all the events United Center has or does.
Think of Bikers as like, cocooned butterflies or even sleeping/hibernating squirrels…
As soon as winter comes and starts to thaw out, they come outta the woodworks.
Gives the drivers more things to think about besides rain and snow.
It’s a seasonal thing!
So, you’re not the only one.