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cadre · 04-14-2008, 09:59 PM

Just a couple questions and then I'll get to my advice.
Have you ever ridden a motorcycle before?
Do you have your motorcycle endorsement?

I would suggest taking an MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course before buying a bike. They'll teach you to ride and give you a good foundation as well as administer the license test. If you take the course through a Harley Dealership they teach you on Blasts.

I own a Buell Blast currently, and by the way it's 500cc but a single cylinder so it's not touchy like four cylinders and v twins can be. It's not my first bike but it was my first street bike when I bought it a year ago. It's a fun bike, and it's very confidence inspiring for any rider. Pretty comfy too. I was happy to have found a bike low enough for me to put my feet on the ground.

Be sure to buy good boots, pants and a jacket in addition to a helmet. People tend to forget that your head is not the only vulnerable part of your body. Don't experience road rash if you don't have to.

Edit: I'm 5'3" and 110 just for the info. My Blast has the low profile seat which is more than low enough, you could probably handle the high profile one.

04-14-2008, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
cadre The Worst Influence Location: Arizona	Just a couple questions and then I'll get to my advice. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle before? Do you have your motorcycle endorsement? I would suggest taking an MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course before buying a bike. They'll teach you to ride and give you a good foundation as well as administer the license test. If you take the course through a Harley Dealership they teach you on Blasts. I own a Buell Blast currently, and by the way it's 500cc but a single cylinder so it's not touchy like four cylinders and v twins can be. It's not my first bike but it was my first street bike when I bought it a year ago. It's a fun bike, and it's very confidence inspiring for any rider. Pretty comfy too. I was happy to have found a bike low enough for me to put my feet on the ground. Be sure to buy good boots, pants and a jacket in addition to a helmet. People tend to forget that your head is not the only vulnerable part of your body. Don't experience road rash if you don't have to. Edit: I'm 5'3" and 110 just for the info. My Blast has the low profile seat which is more than low enough, you could probably handle the high profile one. __________________ My life is one of those 'you had to be there' jokes. Last edited by cadre; 04-15-2008 at 06:21 AM..