Just bought a new (to me) motorcycle and have a few questions

[The_AirHawk]

Originally Posted by longride

Great bike to learn to ride and wrench on. If you smash it up somewhere, just take off the plate and hitch home. Can't beat a beater. And don't spend much time cleaning it, if any. It's fine just like it is. That way you don't spend more time cleaning it than riding it. Use it for what it is.

And as a plus - nobody will steal a bike that's encased in a protective-layer of crud and filth...........