Am I Crazy?

[darthandy]

Wait! Wait! Don't leave us hanging! What are you going to do in the meantime?

 

 

Andy

[motorcycle_1300]

Ok folks,

 

I think I may be outa my mind. I am a scooter rider (SYM RV250) and wish to upgrade and get more power and do a bit our touring with my wife.

 

Am I biting off more than I can chew by looking to ride this big-boys bike? My only experience with a clutch bike was the Highway Patrol's safety course. I have been riding my scooter for 6 months.

 

Should I be looking at something a bit smaller and work my way up to this bike?

 

Thanks

Ken

 

Ken:

 

the Venture is a big top heavy bike easily 1000lbs all up, you have 60lbs of gas as high as possible just to make things worse.

 

IMHO I would start with an 1100 or a 950 and then move up a year or two later.

 

That Said the Venture is a joy to ride long distance. Compared to my Goldwing it has more comfortable seating, roomier seating and loads of leg room. It rides better than my Goldwing. The Goldwing has a much lower center of gravity so handles twisty roads better, and of course the engine/transmission is a lot quieter than the venture. That said the Venture is by far my favorite bike for most riding, but it is not a beginner bike.

 

As for your sanity, your question is insufficent for a valid evaluation

 

Take your time and you will enjoy the bike more once you get one

 

Al

[TwoStars]

This is all good to hear, even for someone who's already taken the plunge. Had a Honda CB160 in high school then stopped riding for 35 years (what a waste). Got the bug again and bought a V-Star 1100 Custom six years ago. Bought my Venture this past January. It is a beast. I'm 5'9" and 170 lbs and if I'm not fully upright at a stop, things can get quite exciting. The V-Star is far more forgiving. I've decided to keep both bikes because they are so different. Compared to the Venture, the V-Star is my scooter.

[MidlifeVenture]

My first bike beyond a moped was a GL1100 Gold Wing can pick them up cheap and not worry about hurting them three years latter got my new RSMV you have to be comfortable with what you choose I am 6'3" and didn't feel comfortable on smaller bikes.