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tcris52 · 03-28-2006, 05:10 PM

Yes. Touring is a big factor in riding. I love to get in my plane with a group and just fly someplace. There was usually food involved, so we called it the $100 hamburger.

To all who mentioned it. I do plan on taking the MSF course. Washington State subsidizes the cost of the course. It's $100 for residents.

The more I hear, the more I'm looking at something in the 500-700cc range. It's probably better to spend a few thousand and 1) make sure I really want to stay with it and 2) get a bit of experience. I'll try to find something I won't take too much of a loss on if I sell it in a year.

Thanks to all for your comments.

Jpalek · 03-29-2006, 12:22 AM

Like someone said before: see www.ridelikeapro.com

I have almost all of Jerry's videos and they are great.

MSF course is a must!

My brother is 60 and started on a Goldwing with little problems. I have shown the Ride Like A Pro videos to some of my friends that have riden for over 30 years and they all where amazed at what they learned. If you get a Goldwing, practice, give it a lot of respect and practice more.

Good Luck and stay safe.

Gluge · 03-29-2006, 03:55 PM

get an Aprilia RS250

Bheckel169 · 04-01-2006, 06:19 AM

Welcome to the world of new experiences at age 60. I'm 59 and hadn't ridden for about 10 years. So, I started with a Scarabeo 500 maxi-scooter. From earlier comments you'll note that these scoots are tons of fun, lighter, easy to handle and the requirement to shift is eliminated, thus allowing you less distractions and more enjoyment. 100 mph, 55 miles to the gallon, 16 inch wheels for highway capability and seats to die for. This is a whole new riding experience and a great alternative to riding a motorcycle. Now, I will add that if one of my riding companions ribbed me one more time about riding with pee wee herman's big adventure one more time, I was going to do serious damage to them, so I went out and got a new Kawi 1600 Vulcan Classic. After a MSF course, purchasing a scooter and learning riding skills gone rusty, I found that the transition to motorcyle, even the big cruisers, was easier. Now I have two bikes. The scooter for fun and quick trips to chase errands and my cruiser for the longer road trips I enjoy in my state of Utah and surrounding environs. Enjoy!

03-28-2006, 05:10 PM	#21
tcris52 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Freshen Up Those Riding Skills Yes. Touring is a big factor in riding. I love to get in my plane with a group and just fly someplace. There was usually food involved, so we called it the $100 hamburger. To all who mentioned it. I do plan on taking the MSF course. Washington State subsidizes the cost of the course. It's $100 for residents. The more I hear, the more I'm looking at something in the 500-700cc range. It's probably better to spend a few thousand and 1) make sure I really want to stay with it and 2) get a bit of experience. I'll try to find something I won't take too much of a loss on if I sell it in a year. Thanks to all for your comments.

03-29-2006, 12:22 AM	#22
Jpalek Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3	Re: New Rider at 60 Like someone said before: see www.ridelikeapro.com I have almost all of Jerry's videos and they are great. MSF course is a must! My brother is 60 and started on a Goldwing with little problems. I have shown the Ride Like A Pro videos to some of my friends that have riden for over 30 years and they all where amazed at what they learned. If you get a Goldwing, practice, give it a lot of respect and practice more. Good Luck and stay safe.

03-29-2006, 03:55 PM	#23
Gluge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 352	Re: New Rider at 60 get an Aprilia RS250 __________________ #867 Barrett Meeker Racing Gaerne - Regina - Shoei - Bridgestone ----------- Supervisor - Blur Studio Endorsed by Longride - "Of course your points are unarguable. You are the smartest guy in the whole world ... What you really taught me is how little I really know about motorcycles and how much you know. Yes, you are the best and the smartest."

04-01-2006, 06:19 AM	#24
Bheckel169 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Re: New Rider at 60 Welcome to the world of new experiences at age 60. I'm 59 and hadn't ridden for about 10 years. So, I started with a Scarabeo 500 maxi-scooter. From earlier comments you'll note that these scoots are tons of fun, lighter, easy to handle and the requirement to shift is eliminated, thus allowing you less distractions and more enjoyment. 100 mph, 55 miles to the gallon, 16 inch wheels for highway capability and seats to die for. This is a whole new riding experience and a great alternative to riding a motorcycle. Now, I will add that if one of my riding companions ribbed me one more time about riding with pee wee herman's big adventure one more time, I was going to do serious damage to them, so I went out and got a new Kawi 1600 Vulcan Classic. After a MSF course, purchasing a scooter and learning riding skills gone rusty, I found that the transition to motorcyle, even the big cruisers, was easier. Now I have two bikes. The scooter for fun and quick trips to chase errands and my cruiser for the longer road trips I enjoy in my state of Utah and surrounding environs. Enjoy!

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