Re: Bike Du Jour

[Steve Hobbs <hobknob@xxxxxxxx>]

Given the location you'll ride, I would question the amount of heat
that will bathe your lower legs if you're going to spend any time
in traffic.  That was my only complaint on my test ride.

Steve Hobbs

Greg Washington wrote:

> Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 22:45:44 -0700
> From: Gregory Washington <dwashi01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Bike Du Jour !!!!
>
> Hello All,
>
> I am interested in purchasing a ST (my 1st choice) or the Honda VFR, as
> a first bike, I'm looking to grow into the bike and not out of it.
> Perhaps those bikes aren't suitable first mounts, if not - what are some
> of the better starter bikes? I'm 43, married and have very limited cycle
> experience. In fact, this upcoming weekend I'll be attending the local
> MSF course and later on in time a Pridmore's Class School.
>
> The type of riding I'll be doing is mostly city (approx. 3 to 4 days a
> week) and open highway (from L.A. to San Fran. - 475 miles), once every
> few months. Some people might think a ST isn't a good first bike. Does
> anyone have any thoughts on the following bikes, and why I should
> consider them?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Greg


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