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It seems this thread has pretty much died, but I wanted to post a follow-up to my own experiences.
A few days ago I finished the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program and received my M class license. It was a very worthwhile experience, and without the class, I know I would have crashed my first bike while leaving the lot.
There is a lot going on when riding a motorcycle in an isolated environment, let alone out on the road where there are other cars and careless drivers. I found the course to be very helpful and consider it to be a win, win, win situation. It's free (in PA), they provide the bikes and helmets, and upon completion, you receive your license and likely an insurance savings as well.
As for my first bike, I'm not looking for something new, but instead one that is used and reasonably priced. A 90's Suzuki Katana would be nice, but I found most of the Honda's and Suzuki's I sat on to be quite comfortable; and given the smaller size of the used bike market it's likely best to not be too picky.
I'm really stoked to get a bike and go riding, but am fully aware that there are quite a few careless drivers on the roads that are very capable of ending a rider's life in an instant.
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