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samclem · 05-13-2006, 11:37 AM

I like to look at the big bikes, but I had a lot of fun on a small/mid 1983 Honda 400 when I was in college. It got me to school very efficiently (it is legal to split lanes on the freeway in CA--not very smart, I swore I'd never do it--but I succumbed quickly when faced with a 45 minute traffic delay every day). I think it made me a much better driver, as I learned there's nothing too stupid for others to do.

Unless you are totally in love with the "Harley Mystique," (i.e. want to be noticed, like to be shaken, don't care about high cost for parts, etc) I believe the Japanese bikes are still the best bang for the buck.

05-13-2006, 11:37 AM	#14
samclem Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,304	I like to look at the big bikes, but I had a lot of fun on a small/mid 1983 Honda 400 when I was in college. It got me to school very efficiently (it is legal to split lanes on the freeway in CA--not very smart, I swore I'd never do it--but I succumbed quickly when faced with a 45 minute traffic delay every day). I think it made me a much better driver, as I learned there's nothing too stupid for others to do. Unless you are totally in love with the "Harley Mystique," (i.e. want to be noticed, like to be shaken, don't care about high cost for parts, etc) I believe the Japanese bikes are still the best bang for the buck. __________________ "Freedom begins when you tell Mrs. Grundy to go fly a kite." - R. Heinlein