Since Bob and I have been on the bike so early this year - my lust for my own ride has started much sooner than I thought it would. So far Craigslist has coughed up more than a handful of potentials. They say fall is the time to buy a bike but that's only if you're looking at new. The dealerships like to clear the inventory before the snow flies.
In the spring used bikes are popping up like crocuses. The dealerships are getting the trade-ins as current owners want to change things up and go for bigger, faster, newer. Private sellers are looking for some cash – perhaps for the "next bike" or because they are leaving the road. Either source works for me and I think a purchase may be in the offing.
Thing is I don't want to put a lot of money into my first bike because it just may have to kiss the asphalt a couple times as I get my riding act together. And I don't want to be nervous about protecting the bike while I'm still honing my skills on the road. BUT – it has to be fast enough to keep up with my Harley Daughter, VTX Husband and Rune Bro-in-Law as they are my road warrior companions.
Color, handlebars, pipes, those are secondary and changeable. The motor is the thing that's gotta be right from the get go. Last fall I was looking at a 2002 Honda Shadow Aero 1100. It rumbled like a HD and it's the classic cruiser style that I love. Yellow and black like the Steelers - since I'm an NBA freak that doesn't bother me. But I just wasn't ready to commit. However that bike is still on my mind.
Just found out that it's still available. The search could be easier than I thought.
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