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Question: Honda Magna good first motorcycle?
Question from a potential beginning motorcyclist:
The guy down the road from me is selling his ‘87 Honda Magna motorcycle — 4 cylinder, water cooled, shaft-drive, low seat, etc. 31,000 miles for $1,000.
I am very sorely tempted to buy it! I’ve never owned, nor ridden a motorcycle, but I’ve always had a desire to do [...]
Beginning Rider: Took MSF course – problems shifting smoothly
13. June 2010
A beginning rider sent me this question:
Hi, I just bought my first motorcycle today. Its a Kawasaki Ninja 500.
I have taken the MSF course but I still have some problems shifting
smoothly.
Any advice for Josh?
Question: In over my head at 46?
7. June 2010
Question from beginning rider…
David,
I came across your web site last year when I started riding. I am a beginner and just getting my feet wet. I have a 250 Kawaski Ninja. I do have a silly question though. I am new to this world of bikes and wonder if I have bitten [...]
Motorcycle Safety Foundation training course – 3 tips
18. September 2009
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Training course is a must for beginning motorcycle riders. It combines classroom instructions with hands-on motorcycle training.
For the basic MSF riding course, motorcycle ownership isn’t required. They provide the motorcycle (usually in the 250cc class) for the hands-on riding portion of the training. No worries, all riding is done on [...]
22. June 2010
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