[57085]

I just wanted to thank everyone who has replied so far, and answer a few questions.



The reasons I am interested in one are that I like classic styling and that standard bikes seem to fit me well. I would probably want to use the bike as a commuter and for in-town riding, as well as for practicing and building up the confidence to ride something faster. And I've got some decent wrenching skills, having worked on a couple old cars.



A Bonneville might be interesting, but I can't afford a new one just yet (In fact, the Royal Enfield is a bit of a stretch right now.). It might be a good option for a second bike if I have some time to save up for one. Used Bonnevilles are hard but not impossible to find, and I have real trouble finding a used W650 where I live.



I probably won't make up my mind until I pass the MSF and get an uncertain job situation squared away, anyway.

 

[57085]

Well, I've already made some rather... interesting... memories with old cars. Such as buying a '79 Triumph Spitfire a few years ago and having its electronics catch on fire the first time I drove it to work. I might not have even bothered asking about a Royal Enfield and just bought one if it hadn't been for some of those experiences.

 

[57085]

That was another option I was considering - there are plenty of dirt cheap UJM's that pop up in the classifieds around here. Either that or something like a Ninja 250 or Buell Blast.