MnSpring
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+ 2 on the previous posts !
From experience. in my teens, (and before), rode dirt bikes, (and some really crappy ones) in the local gravel pit. (And did some really stupid things)
From then, to, (just a few years ago), to 09, drove friends MC's, now and then. 2 - 4 times a year. From the 250 'Rebel's', to, Top of the Line G.W.'s, some 'BIG", Harleys, and even a couple of 'Can-Am's". Also, picked up some, 'Barn Queens", tweaked them, rode them some, then sold them.
Then decided I Want one myself. So looked for a year, picked up a Yam XT-250, in 09. (Cause a, 'dirt bike', is what I had). It was Fun. (accessorized it, but did not Modify) But it was, 'Just', not enough, on the highway. Researched again, and picked up a, 06, S40.
Happy with it. Very happy with it. (Even now looking at, 'new', (old) 2014's with 0 miles, at the Dealers)
Picked up a Kaw V 800, My, 'buddies', said. "Gee NOW you Finally got a Bike that, 'fits' you". (A very small hand 'jester', dismissed that comment)
But I ride the S40 more, than the Kawy V800, the V800, is Just to, 'soft'.
Now keep in mind, My trips are 30-50 miles one way. And most every day, 9-12. If My style of riding was 200-400 miles a trip, it would be a G.W.
So, unless it is a 'OLD' bike, you are making to be, 'Original', then go with the Old, (style) tires. (Like a 29 "A". or a 30 Chevy, and a 33 Buick) You, Want, 'old', looking tires.
Passing your test on a TU-250 Or a Rebel 250, is QUITE Different, than riding on the road. And, QUITE, Different than 'passing your test', and going out and buying a 1500 CC, 1,000 Pound bike.
Ride your Bike. Get to Know It, Get used to it. Ride other people Bikes. (Most will let you)
THEN, change the, Handling/etc, of that bike.
OH, and the Most Important Thing Is: If, you are doing changes, to, "Impress Someone".
Those people are NOT, worth Impressing !!!!!!!
ESPECIALLY, the Girls. !!!!!!!
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