2007-03-22 18:45:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
If you want to refresh your memory on a 250 you should take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation class and save your money for a ride with more horsepower. The MSF uses 250s and the two-day course should give you enough of a refresher that you will know you want a bike with more muscle.
2007-03-23 01:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by skh1972 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here in PA they offer free motorcycle safety course and provide motorcycles for the course, They are 250's and most of them are Honda Shadows. These are good training cycles and are not very expensive. However, if this will be your first bike buy used and pay cash, get the experience of riding before moving up to bigger and more expensive bikes. I have had friends who bought big bikes like Goldwings and rode only a few times then selling them at a loss because they weren't ready for a big bike. Nothing wrong with starting small and working up to bigger later on. In fact the smaller bike will normally sell quicker when you are ready to move up, then use the money for your next bike.
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25 years motorcycling, owner of Goldwing and Harley Sportster, member of "HOG" and Christian Motorcyclist Association.
2007-03-23 04:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by pscoobyz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the MSF safety course. As noted above, its free in PA. I did that and bought a Shadow Spirit 1100 twin. I was 46 when i took the class and was one of the younger persons learning to ride. Takethe course!
2007-03-23 07:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a great little bike if you do not plan to go out of town at highway speeds. I have a 650 V Star and it will go anywhere you want. It is a bit heavy when you are stopped but stable as a rock when riding .. and 50 mpg to boot.. Be careful out there.
2007-03-22 19:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's all about confidence. the virago will be a great starter bike. buy a used one then when you out grow it, sell it.
2007-03-23 01:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by thelovebuzzard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will outgrow it. I would get something bigger unless you don't plan to use it much or are only concerned about gas mileage
2007-03-22 19:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by a_non_ah_mus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that's cool, small bike is easier to control and still fun to ride when you feel confident you can get a bigger one. Have fun ride safe.
2007-03-24 06:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by howdy doody 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes it is way too small.
2007-03-24 09:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by white_ram94 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋