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Originally Posted by drs
I finally decided to go with the smaller bike to hone by skills. Anyone out there with regrets for doing a similar thing? Anyone glad they did the same thing?
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This is something like preaching to the choir! Amen, brother!!
My story is a little different. I started my riding career on a 90 cc Honda. Yes, that was a LONG time ago. :shocked: After a lot of bikes over 40+ years, I thought I would settle in with a GZ for as long as I can ride; didn't work out quite that way. :roll:
I enjoyed the crap out of my 250 for about 2 years, which included a 1200 mile road trip but I'm not sure that any rider is immune to "the bug". It bit me a couple of weeks ago and now I have a Honda Shadow 600. I plan more road trips and think it will be just a tad more comfortable.
So, you did NOT make a mistake. Whomever gave you that advice leans more toward emotion than practicality. A big, powerful bike is almost NEVER the best choice for a new rider.