Perhaps I should be looking at ADV bikes like the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 or BMW 1000 GS? Honda has the Africa Twin and yamaha has the Versys. They all seem to have longer distance from set to pegs while maintaining a upright seating position. But them again they would be much more top heavy compared…
So… how did my BRC class go?
I FAILED!! well sort of.. I never completed the class. After the first hour or so in classroom we went outside to our bikes… They were TINY!!! small asss 250cc Suzukis and Hondas. They did have a dual purpose bike there too a 300CC honda enduro. I could not fit on the bike and safe…
Choosing a MC?
So, what would fit my size? And style? I dont think i have a style to adhere to. But there are a few things I do not care for. The only a Harley will do and everything else is junk attitude. I’m sure quite a few will dismiss me now but I think the HD…
Bike selections?? and Realizations…
Ok so the moped thing is out. How about some the 125 or slightly bigger scooters? Like Yamaha Zuma 125 or some of the Kymco modes? Nope, no and nope again the cramped driving position would be downright dangerous for me. Just look at this slightly taller dude on one. He has to keep his…
ATGATT – All The Gear All The Time
Staying safe is important. so getting a helmet was first on the list. After looking at helmet reviews and presentations online until my head was about to explode I took all the advice from them and distilled it down to “Try before you buy”. Finding a CycleGear. store locally to me I decided to stop…
Third time the charm?
So after now discarding the electric scooter and 50cc mopeds what is left? Yup.. I need to get a real Class M Endorsement for my drivers license. Luckily that’s not hard. The DOT has it outlined here . And they have a handy Handbook with all the answers for the knowledge test here. So first thing…
Next steps?
So my next option is a 50cc Moped. No Class M endorsement needed. Only problem is the 50cc. They are tiny! I’ll like the dude on the right, but worse! You know 6’5″ on a tiny 50cc scooter is quite comical like a clown on a childrens tricycle. not to mention that I would need…
Ok… so a few weeks ago.
I think the midlife crisis itch has begun again as spring is getting closer. After collecting some serious amounts of brownie points, I was thinking I would run it by my better half. I honestly was thinking about getting this electric stand up scooter from QIEWA The Q-POWER2 Kinda spendy, but it would be ok…
Ok… thnking perhaps I would start a new blog…
This would be about my Class M endorsment and getting back on the saddle after 30+ years…. I’ll put in a post why… how and how I sold the idea to my better half. What gear I’m buying and from where…. my thoughts around it and why i got the stuff I did.Also selection…