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From: rkd@ccieng6.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: motorcycles for novices
Message-ID: <122@ccieng6.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 23-Jan-84 14:46:06 EST
Article-I.D.: ccieng6.122
Posted: Mon Jan 23 14:46:06 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 27-Jan-84 06:34:24 EST
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On buying a used bike as a first bike, try locating some
current owners of the same make/model. If the seller per-
mits, have them ride it. They should be able to spot any ab-
normalities.

10 months ago I bought my first bike - a used BMW R75-5
(750cc). I found two BMW owners (who belonged to a BMW
club). They test rode the bike, spotted some problems (non-
costly). I would not have known what to look out for.

One of the owners is a MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation)
instructor - he convinced me to take the course. I strongly
suggest taking this course if available. Be wary of peer
teaching - some riders (unconsciously) have suicidal riding
styles/habits. Passing the course will also (state depen-
dent) provide a insurance break, and make you more comfort-
able during the road test. The course provides the bikes and
off-road riding facilities.







































                      January 23, 1984