Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site allegra.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!cbosgd!ihnp4!allegra!bill From: bill@allegra.UUCP (Bill Schell) Newsgroups: net.cycle Subject: request for guidance in purchasing a first bike Message-ID: <3145@allegra.UUCP> Date: Sun, 10-Mar-85 04:34:54 EST Article-I.D.: allegra.3145 Posted: Sun Mar 10 04:34:54 1985 Date-Received: Mon, 11-Mar-85 04:15:29 EST Distribution: net.cycle Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill Lines: 19 Perhaps some of you veteran motorcycle people out there can help me out. I'm looking for a little guidance in buying my first bike. My problem is that I know next to nothing about motorcycles. I'm looking for a bike that I can use for tooling around town and for short trips (<= 100 mi.). I don't need blistering acceleration, but I don't want a moped either. Also, as the roads around here are somewhat twisty and hilly, it would be nice if it handled well. (I'm 6'2' and 175 lbs, if this makes a difference). Any recommendations as to what types or sizes of bikes (new or used) would be good candidates would at least give me a starting point for looking. Pointers to magazines, books and especially training courses would also be greatly appreciated. Please send any replies by mail, I'll post them if anyone wants me to. Thanks, Bill Schell AT&T Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ (allegra!bill)