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From: neal@fear.UUCP (Neal Bedard)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: What to start out on
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Date: Fri, 31-May-85 00:07:35 EDT
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In article <346@osiris.UUCP>, rob@osiris.UUCP (Robert St. Amant) writes:
> I'd like some recommendations on what kind of motorcycle to buy ...
> 
> 				Rob St. Amant

This may sound strange, but I recommend *not* getting a bike smaller than
500cc. Why? Because surely as your ability and confidence improves you'll
be hankering for a larger bike if you get a small one, say 250cc. The extra
horsepower is nice to overcome wind resistance at freeway speeds, and is
almost a must if you're riding two-up.

I like the Honda Ascots (VT500 V-twin and FT500 Single.) Unfortunately
these are both discontinued models, but may be in stock at your local
Honda shop. They are light, quite reliable, and handle *very* well.
Yamaha makes some good 500 Singles, too. Honda Hawks are for Quiche 
Eaters - learn to shift.

Do you have a good helmet? Leathers (at least a jacket)? 
Get 'em and wear 'em. And be careful out there.

-Neal B.