Interesting that the only person who counsels caution is the one who has several bikes, or at least thats how it appears. I too had a bad bike accident in 2006 when a young woman came straight on at a bend, into the side of my bike and I was airlifted off to the nearest major hospital. But thats the price of riding a bike as you see if you ever go to the Bike Show. Lots of people limping, more than a few in wheelchairs.
Went to the bike shop today for a tyre kicking session. My company was a fellow sailor and biker who confided that his cancer has not gone away and is in his lungs and esophagus. On the way back I stopped to say farewell to another fellow sailor on his deathbed with cancer. Both similar age to myself. I think I will buy the bike.
Not quite!
I also own "some" motorbikes.
I just did the last short trip today - but with all the safety clothes it was not a good idea at 29 degrees and sunshine.
What I meant above was:
I don´t know how old you are, but every motorcyclist must always -even if he is more experienced- try to decide objectively what he can (still) do.
This means among other things: reactivity, weight of the bike when standing and manoeuvring, putting it on the main stand....
And if your wishes can be reconciled with the above: Do it!
You alone can decide that for yourself.
Regards
Bernd
