Russell Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Hi, I’m totally new to bikes. In the midst of a marriage break up I’m kind of in the poor house. Lost my cars but still would like to have quick transport other than my van. after I gain the necessary licenses, would a 650cc be too much? I am very experienced on the road but not on a bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzak Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 02/05/2023 at 22:10, Russell said: Hi, I’m totally new to bikes. In the midst of a marriage break up I’m kind of in the poor house. Lost my cars but still would like to have quick transport other than my van. after I gain the necessary licenses, would a 650cc be too much? I am very experienced on the road but not on a bike. Expand Welcome, hope that you find what you're looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Hi Russell.....good to see you! Quite a few of us here have been through the divorce thing over the years.......it's just the way life turns out sometimes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Hello Russell, what style of bike do you like ? How tall are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Don’t get a Honda. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 03/05/2023 at 07:31, boboneleg said: Hello Russell, what style of bike do you like ? How tall are you ? Expand That's the questions, innit? If he can flat foot the 650 of choice, then it should be a great starter bike. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Hello Russel... bye Russel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 How did you get on Russell ............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 06/05/2023 at 18:15, boboneleg said: How did you get on Russell ............ Expand Six got him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 07/05/2023 at 09:02, Buckster said: Six got him. Expand Yup … Real good 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Hi Russel, Ignore the peanut gallery... you'll learn to sift throught he dross and find some pearls ( you'll need to look hard, but they are there). Bobo neleg's question is the good one, cos a 650 sports bike might be a bit of a handfull for starting out, and yet a 650 cruiser or traily type would be better adapted, so don't stick at cc but horsepower and size. Remember this mantra f your looking for a budget 2nd hand machine; Cheap and fast won't be reliable Cheap and reliable won't be fast Fast and reliable won't be cheap on top of that, remember that if the deal looks to good to be true, it probably is... I would advise getting something you can get both feet flat on the ground with, its reassuring for a first bike. add to that something the will retain some resale value so that when you get bored and want something bigger and faster, you can sell it on ( so not italian or chinese). let us know how you get on and we eill take the piss accordingly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 09/05/2023 at 20:09, MooN said: Hi Russel, Ignore the peanut gallery... you'll learn to sift throught he dross and find some pearls ( you'll need to look hard, but they are there). Bobo neleg's question is the good one, cos a 650 sports bike might be a bit of a handfull for starting out, and yet a 650 cruiser or traily type would be better adapted, so don't stick at cc but horsepower and size. Remember this mantra f your looking for a budget 2nd hand machine; Cheap and fast won't be reliable Cheap and reliable won't be fast Fast and reliable won't be cheap on top of that, remember that if the deal looks to good to be true, it probably is... I would advise getting something you can get both feet flat on the ground with, its reassuring for a first bike. add to that something the will retain some resale value so that when you get bored and want something bigger and faster, you can sell it on ( so not italian or chinese). let us know how you get on and we eill take the piss accordingly Expand Wondering what your motivation is for making lengthy posts to bots Chris? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 09/05/2023 at 21:16, XTreme said: Wondering what your motivation is for making lengthy posts to bots Chris? Expand Let him make new friends! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 09/05/2023 at 21:22, Pedro said: Let him make new friends! Expand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 09/05/2023 at 21:22, Pedro said: Let him make new friends! Expand A Cunt like that will never make friends! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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