Bonne For My First Bike?

[Gear1]

You were smart to take the MSF courses, but you're right, it's a shame they didn't teach the low speed control technique.
Learning the hard way isn't fun, but it's great that you doing fine now and having fun

I did not mean to be critical of the MSF course; overall it was excellent, with capable instructors and quite nice class motorcycles. The courses were done in Durango Colorado, under the sponsorship of Durango Harley Davidson, to whom I owe an attaboy! They picked up the program after it was dropped by the previous training program.

Craig

 

[CarlS]

The MSF courses I have observed do teach slipring the clutch and using the throttle during low speed maneuvers.

 

[Xavier]

Hi all,

In a few months I'll be taking my practical motorcycle test and am hoping to be on the road towards the end of the summer.

I would love my first bike to be a Bonneville T100 but is this a sensible option for a first bike?
I'm not interested in racing around I just want a comfortable smooth ride.

Also, if anyone has any tips for spotting potential problems when looking at second hand bonne's they would be so kind to share that would be great.

I'm currently looking at a few for sale at the moment but am still a bit of a novice when it comes to picking a good bike to buy.

Thanks,

Chris

Excellent choice. You’re not going to drop anything. Get highway bars if you want. Life is short. Take the plunge and have some fun!