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Snyperx · 11-19-2012, 10:04 AM

Hi all. I am 35 years old and looking to get my first bike. I found this forum being that I am interested in a Honda Shadow (Aero) as a my first ride. Looking forward to learning what I can from these forum.

snyperx

lazyboy · 11-19-2012, 04:07 PM

Welcome! Like most motorcycle forums,there is much to learn mixed in with a bit of BS! Take the Riders safety course if you haven't already!

Bynan · 11-19-2012, 05:46 PM

Welcome! I agree with lazyboy - take the MSF course. It's a good learning experience, and then you also don't have to take the DMV driving test, which is a bonus (you still have to take the written part, however).

I just got my first ride as well, and it is an Aero. I can confirm that the Aero is a great first ride.

Snyperx · 11-19-2012, 06:42 PM

Totally plan on taking the MSF and probably any follow-up courses to round out the skills the best I can. I am not worried about my driving, but everyone elses (like no one has heard that before).

SuperboyX · 11-19-2012, 06:56 PM

Welcome to the Forum.

vzshadow · 11-19-2012, 07:24 PM

The Shadow Aero is a good first bike. However, I recommend you get an "experienced" bike. I'd get something at least 5 or 6 years old, something that has depreciated to a "true" value. No matter what you think now, your first bike won't be your last bike. What you think you want now may change radically in a year or so, maybe less. Therefore, get something you can sell in a year and not take a great loss. Even if you decide the Shadow is for you, you can then "trade-up" to a new one.

mlr · 11-19-2012, 08:05 PM

I got an aero as my first bike as well. They are nice bikes. And +1 on the msf class well worth the money

DRVMN · 11-19-2012, 08:10 PM

Welcome!

vgreid · 11-19-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vzshadow

The Shadow Aero is a good first bike. However, I recommend you get an "experienced" bike. I'd get something at least 5 or 6 years old, something that has depreciated to a "true" value. No matter what you think now, your first bike won't be your last bike. What you think you want now may change radically in a year or so, maybe less. Therefore, get something you can sell in a year and not take a great loss. Even if you decide the Shadow is for you, you can then "trade-up" to a new one.

+1. Also, don't invest in too many farkles right out of the gate in case you change your mind. Ask me how I know!

Sgoatley · 11-19-2012, 08:23 PM

It's funny because I bought mine expecting to trade up later and now I don't think I could bear to sell it. I may buy a larger bike someday, but I think I'll keep the VLX. It's just to much fun to ride now that I got all the mods done I wanted to do.

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11-19-2012, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snyperx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	New to Cycles and this Forum Hi all. I am 35 years old and looking to get my first bike. I found this forum being that I am interested in a Honda Shadow (Aero) as a my first ride. Looking forward to learning what I can from these forum. snyperx

11-19-2012, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bynan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 16	Welcome! I agree with lazyboy - take the MSF course. It's a good learning experience, and then you also don't have to take the DMV driving test, which is a bonus (you still have to take the written part, however). I just got my first ride as well, and it is an Aero. I can confirm that the Aero is a great first ride. __________________ 2008 Aero (Red/Cream)

11-19-2012, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snyperx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Totally plan on taking the MSF and probably any follow-up courses to round out the skills the best I can. I am not worried about my driving, but everyone elses (like no one has heard that before).

11-19-2012, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
vzshadow Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Veazie, Maine Posts: 704	The Shadow Aero is a good first bike. However, I recommend you get an "experienced" bike. I'd get something at least 5 or 6 years old, something that has depreciated to a "true" value. No matter what you think now, your first bike won't be your last bike. What you think you want now may change radically in a year or so, maybe less. Therefore, get something you can sell in a year and not take a great loss. Even if you decide the Shadow is for you, you can then "trade-up" to a new one.

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