Ed,
If you had ever been on a bike before this, I'd say jump straight to
the 750 without hesitation.
However, I would still consider the 250 as a beater as you say, see
how you feel after your riding course. I hope its an MSF certified course?
-Joey
On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 6:42 PM, Ed <[email protected]> wrote:
> I like the ability to easily handle the 250; the 750 Spirit seems
> intimidating but I like the style; I take my riding course next month
> which will help in my decision
>
> On Jun 25, 10:49 am, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote:
> > From your description of your physical build, I would say the 750
> > woulld be a better fit for you.
> >
> > The 250 is a good starter bike that, as you note, is favored by riding
> > schools.
> > They're relatively simple in design, lightweight, maneuverable and
> > less intimidating for new riders, who will probly not go any faster
> > than 30 mph on a closed training course.
> >
> > That said, I would recommend that you take one of those courses (and
> > in the process, learn to ride one of those 250s), then make your
> > decision whether to buy a larger bike.
> >
> > It sounds like you've got "the bug." Nuthin' wrong with that -- we've
> > all been there -- except that if not well thought out, you might make
> > an impulse purchase that you may regret later.
> >
> > An alternative plan, if you've got the bucks, buy the 250 and learn to
> > ride it. When your skills progress to the point that the bike seems
> > inadequate, sell/trade for the bigger one.
> >
> > I'm curious though, what is it that makes the 250/750 an either/or
> > proposition. What is it about the Shadow 750, in particular, that you
> > like?
>
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