CBBaron Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hello,I'm taking the MSF basic rider course at the end of the month and researching bikes I might be interested in. I've promised myself I would not buy anything until I finish the course and get a better feel for what I might be interested in. Right now I'm leaning towards a dual sport or supermoto. I'm 6'2" so the seat height is not a problem and I like the light weight and ability to take a drop. Plus I think trail riding might be fun. Many years ago I rode ATVs and wouldn't mind going off-road. We will see what happens. First have to convince my wife I won't kill my self just by considering a motorcycle.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Welcome Craig, +1 on the MSF, was a good course, dress warm though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Welcome. Depends your insurance company, but you may get a discount for taking the MSF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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the_silverfox Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 6'2", huh. That pretty much opens every bike out there for you! Happy shopping. Flying Brick likes to sit on KTMs at the dealership just to spite me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mrbret Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hello & welcomeHave a look at the Suzuki DRZ-400SM, or one of the KTM SuperMoto's, heard they are a bunch of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 6'2", huh. That pretty much opens every bike out there for you! Happy shopping. Flying Brick likes to sit on KTMs at the dealership just to spite me.Well it opens up the tall and big bikes, however many small bikes become very uncomfortable. Small cruisers/standards put my knees above my hips and often my hands hit my knees when trying to turn. On bikes like the 250r and 500r the ridge on the tank that is supposed to be above your knees, isn't.None of those issues prevent me from riding those bikes but they are less comfortable, so finding a cheap small bike with great MPG to start on becomes a little more difficult.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks for all the great responses. I'll update this once I finish the class and you can find out how big of a clutz I am. I will indeed dress warm. I expect it to be pretty chilly outside all day on Halloween.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CBBaron Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Passed the riding exam at the end of the BRC yesterday. Fun couple days learning to ride. The beat-up TW200 I was using was a fun little bike.Now I just need to find a bike. Looking for a good value on a light dual sport (no KLRs or V-stroms ). Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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