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Ok, been riding for 35+ years so I have to chime in. First, I live in Florida so you can imagine the idiots I see. Lots of bikes, no helmets, shorts flip flops etc. They ride these cruisers like they are sitting in a recliner at home. Drink holders so they can take a sip at the red lights while they listen to their music. I even saw a cellphone holder so the guy pulls it out while we sit at a long traffic light. WAKE UP PEOPLE YOU ARENT IN YOUR SUV, you are just looking for a way to die.
Second, you need to learn how to ride on a dirt bike. Why? Cause you get to fall alot. And you get to learn what sliding across the ground into a tree headfirst feels like. And you thank your helmet. You get why knee pads are so important as are boots when your leg is under the bike, the back tire is still spinning and you ankle is caught between the rear wheel and fender.
Basically, you then get it, not to mention you learn how to truly control a motorcycle in less than perfect conditions. For in town riding, I prefer my KTM 625. Highly manueverable, can see over traffic, and can run off the road going 60MPH to avoid some idiot without worrying about losing control.
Full gear is essential.
* last pearl; used to work at a motorcycle shop. Guys come in, buying expensive bikes. It was a state with a helmet law. 100 times I have heard this; "what the cheapest helmet you have".
My reply " If you buy a $10.00 helmet then you have a $10.00 head"
I stick with Shoei and Arai.
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