When I'm Right I'm Right!!!

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I never said someone should start on the same bike. Each case is different. But, I know this from my experience - starting on a bike that has a smaller/easier/forgiving power band will give you the opportunity to learn the skills that are needed to be an accomplished rider.

It's my favorite to watch people try to buy fast.

At the end of the day, it's your money... and your hand on the throttle.

To a 60lb kid, the powerband on an 80cc 2-stroke can be as violent as any liter bike.


/Devil's advocate

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

To a 60lb kid, the powerband on an 80cc 2-stroke can be as violent as any liter bike.


/Devil's advocate

Right. And they are in a controlled environment with gear gear and more gear.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Right. And they are in a controlled environment with gear gear and more gear.

Full face helmets are more safe than skull caps.

I'm not sure how that applies to the discussion but apparently we are discussing gear choices.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

Full face helmets are more safe than skull caps.

I'm not sure how that applies to the discussion but apparently we are discussing gear choices.

I'm sorry, I thought you were implying they weren't "safe" on said motorcycle choice. I replied with the safety measures that are taken... Sorry to blind you with a common sense maneuver, I know it can sometimes come out of nowhere.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I'm sorry, I thought you were implying they weren't "safe" on said motorcycle choice. I replied with the safety measures that are taken... Sorry to blind you with a common sense maneuver, I know it can sometimes come out of nowhere.

I was focused on the easier/forgiving powerband issue.

The notion that smaller is always easier / more docile is inaccurate at best.

Check your common sense at the door, lady. This here is a Tigger thread.

[HurricaneHeather]

Originally Posted by shmike

Check your common sense at the door, lady. This here is a Tigger thread.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

I was focused on the easier/forgiving powerband issue.

The notion that smaller is always easier / more docile is inaccurate at best.

Check your common sense at the door, lady. This here is a Tigger thread.