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Munch knows something?

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Mine does it all the time only on slow braking

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And there you go….

First time riders tend to buy “what they want” rather than “what they can handle”…without taking the MSF course first knowing your capabilities is near impossible.

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Man those sure are purty!!!

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That may be a vialbe option!

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Dealers will not let you test ride motorcycles out in Texas as well.

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Companies who dont adapt to the times usually dont make it through the decade:

Montgomery Wards
K Mart
Boston Market
Circuit City

all had business models that did not keep up with the times or it was too late…they all relied on branding instead!!

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Agreed with Elwood.

Your first bike should be a fun one to learn on. If you are too worried aobut dropping a bike during you learning year, then you will not learn as well. Saying that some people learn really quick and have no problems, so you may have no problems at all.

I bought my 250 but within 2 months I sold @ 90% original value, and moved on to a 650. I do not regret getting the 250 as I was able to guage my skills much better. I am better on the 650 b/f of the 250. I handle the 650 like it was the 250 now as far as leans, turns, U-turns, etc.

Just my experience.

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Agreed. Complete MSF first then choose bike.

Good luck mate on the bike selection. Its always a difficult one in the beginning.

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Ha – SantaCruzRider is dead on the dealers being more interested on a sale rather whats best for a rider.

After all after you leave thier lot, they have no responsibility on what you do with your new shiny bike….

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Yea youre correct about the S40. Not giving it a bum rap – it was just an observation.

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Thats why they call it a Buell BLAST

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Maybe a V Star Classic at 544lbs with 650cc.

Great cruiser but if she didnt like the control on the 750 she probably wont like the Star’s controls as well. I think they are very similiar.

No idea on the VLX controls.

Yea at 20-30mph you need a huge touring LOL anything less is going to be difficult to manage with those kinds of wind. Those are unsafe riding conditions definitely.

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Just remember an S40 is 600cc’s…..

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Very good bike.

Not impossible to learn on but not a beginner friendly bike enough. Look through these article and advice.

Here is my one and same advice I give everyone. Take the MSF then decide on the bike.

Motorcycles are not like cars where you get your license and you can literally drive any car. The weight and power on the bikes in the MSF range the 125cc to 250cc. As you jump to higher CC’s and weight, it becomes more difficult to ride a bike.

Like I said: Take the MSF First. Then come back and really assess how well you will do on your bike choices.

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