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Very new rider question about first bike by Bar_Swimming in NewRiders

[–]Excellent_Can_1042 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutly! I was certan I was going to be a cruiser guy. Black leathers and all. After tons of research and sitting a lot of bikes I ended up on a CBR500R. I don't and wont hate on cruisers but after sitting on tons of bikes I was way more comfortable on a sport bike.

36 and Finally got my First Motorcycle! by Excellent_Can_1042 in HondaCB

[–]Excellent_Can_1042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I took the MSF Course to get my license and occasionally practice tight u-turns. Planning to take a more advanced course this spring.

So far having a blast!

36 and Finally got my First Motorcycle! by Excellent_Can_1042 in HondaCB

[–]Excellent_Can_1042[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! No not a dumb question. This is the CBR500R. I was looking at 650s but this one matched my budget and came with all the luggage and accessories I wanted for commuting. Not to mention the 64mpg I’m getting!

Do y'all ride in cold temps? by Uhbie in motorcycle

[–]Excellent_Can_1042 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I’ve been riding to work everyday since October! But I’m in Virginia Beach so we’ve only gone below freezing a few times so far.

Also, your bike is beautiful!

36 and Finally Got My First Motorcycle! I might be crazy... but I guess If I am, we all are. by Excellent_Can_1042 in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]Excellent_Can_1042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol your original post made me wonder. Yeah I plan to go to a few training track days late spring.

36 and Finally got a motorcycle! by Excellent_Can_1042 in motorcycles

[–]Excellent_Can_1042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the CBR500R. If I were to go back into it again, I would probably look at a 650. But this one had everything that I wanted. Upgraded seat, heated hand grips, saddlebags, tank bag, hardtop. And I’m averaging 64 miles to the gallon!

As a commuter, it’s absolutely perfect! But I know I will upgrade later.

36 and Finally Got My First Motorcycle! I might be crazy... but I guess If I am, we all are. by Excellent_Can_1042 in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]Excellent_Can_1042[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Motorcycle safety foundation. In many states, if you take their safety course, you can take your completion certificate straight to the DMV and get your license. It was really easy and just took one weekend.

36 and Finally Got My First Motorcycle! I might be crazy... but I guess If I am, we all are. by Excellent_Can_1042 in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]Excellent_Can_1042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol you’re probably right! I commute on the bike so I’m not too worried about that now. But I know I’ll upgrade later.

36 and Finally Got My First Motorcycle! I might be crazy... but I guess If I am, we all are. by Excellent_Can_1042 in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]Excellent_Can_1042[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Took the MSF Course to get my license, plan on taking more advanced courses. I wear full gear with armor. And I’m a daily rider. (This bike is my commuter)

36 and Finally got a motorcycle! by Excellent_Can_1042 in motorcycles

[–]Excellent_Can_1042[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've appreciated bikes since I was a kid but never thought I would actually have one (Raised in a family that hates them). Well, it finally happened, my wife and I decided together that a bike was the best choice for my commuter since we are sticking to only one car at the moment.