merlinfire
New Member
I first posted about 3 years ago when the bug bit me, but I got distracted and didn't come around for a while. Now I'm back and really want to get rolling this spring. So I have a few questions. I know some might be opinion type questions but I'd like to hear your opinions.
First let me tell you what I want to do with the bike - and tell me what you think would be best. I recognize that maybe not all of this is practical and some may even be mutually exclusive with current technology and market offerings. I have never driven a motorcycle either so some things may not be as obvious to me.
I live about 6 miles out of town. I typically drive a car when I need to go, but I'd like to get a little exercise while turning a chore into something fun. I might also like to just sort of cruise around and discover new places. I need at least a little cargo capacity. Would like to be able to kick the motor in just when I need it, while rolling, and otherwise pedal without too much extra resistance from the engine (besides the extra weight of course). If this can be done by clutch manipulation, it would be nice if I didn't have to hold the clutch in to keep it from turning the engine over. Finally I prefer not to smell like gasoline everywhere I go.
First let me tell you what I want to do with the bike - and tell me what you think would be best. I recognize that maybe not all of this is practical and some may even be mutually exclusive with current technology and market offerings. I have never driven a motorcycle either so some things may not be as obvious to me.
I live about 6 miles out of town. I typically drive a car when I need to go, but I'd like to get a little exercise while turning a chore into something fun. I might also like to just sort of cruise around and discover new places. I need at least a little cargo capacity. Would like to be able to kick the motor in just when I need it, while rolling, and otherwise pedal without too much extra resistance from the engine (besides the extra weight of course). If this can be done by clutch manipulation, it would be nice if I didn't have to hold the clutch in to keep it from turning the engine over. Finally I prefer not to smell like gasoline everywhere I go.