new rider

bigkenny said:

i am getting a motorcycle this week it s a honda shodow 600 i have never riden a motorcycle i am also 54 yr old what u think any ideas and to be honest i am a little nervious thanks ken

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You also need a good helmet and a bunch of safety gear. Start slow and find yourself a nice big parking lot.

Small dirt bike Small dirt bike Small dirt bike...125cc dual sport that won't kill you or rip off limbs when you eat it (and you will eat it). A 600 is too big for a new rider.

mscuddy said:

Small dirt bike Small dirt bike Small dirt bike...125cc dual sport that won't kill you or rip off limbs when you eat it (and you will eat it). A 600 is too big for a new rider.

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The 600 is the 600 shadow, which is extremely tame. Is it as good as the 125cc you recommended; no. But it isn't that bad of a choice.

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BrowningBAR said:

The 600 is the 600 shadow, which is extremely tame. Is it as good as the 125cc you recommended; no. But it isn't that bad of a choice.

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I agree. It's a 34 hp bike! It's got decent brakes, handles well enough- good choice Newbie.

and read the newbie forum on here, all 300 posts worth.