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In the BMW range , a 95-97 R850 R oilhead may be a safe inexpensive beginner bike for the right rider. ABS ,fuel inj,suspension design second to none and cheap. It aint no Hailwood Replica ,flashy sport bike ,but if you can handle the 400= lbs of the sidestand, it has very good street manners and a bullet proof engine to boot..
It is certianly an aquirred taste once you see the lines of the bike,great hips , full Bust up front and a rear sloping diagonal taper to splice the package together.
BUT before you swing a leg over anything ABSOUTLY take the MFS course and read David Hough's Proficient Motorcycling, Read The Hurt Report, Find the Riders Creed, about riding your own ride and live it. Leave the ego in the driveway when you ride and remember 4 tires and alot of metal beats 2 tires and no metal in the event you decide to tangle....Jesus i sound pathetic,sorry rant off.
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HB Kramer
(4 sneaks and 6 airheads): 79 911SC Coupe (sunroof delete)
(2 sneaks and 2 airheads): BMWS: R12GS(a) R90S, and some old British iron as well.
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