Billsbet0
Junior Member
New rider here, wanted to say thanks! to the group. I have been enjoying the forum, lots of great information.
Wonder if this is a new thing or what others have experienced. I do live in So Cal, probably has something to do with it.
About 5 years ago I took the MSF classes and looked at some bikes but did not take it any further. I remember a Triumph dealership offered a test ride if I had my motorcycle license.
Couple of months ago I retook the classes and started looking for bikes again. I passed the license test and waiting to have the actual license in hand before talking to dealers. I stopped by several dealers in my area but none would allow test rides. I had moved since the first time I looked and am not near the triumph dealership any longer. Wonder if they would have allowed a ride still.
My question is, is this common now? kind of hard to decide on a bike if all you can do is sit on it. When you are new, how are you supposed to decide what kind of bike really suites you? Seems kind of funny to be forced to buy before you can decide.
I have heard that most motorcycle accidents happen within 6 miles of the place they are purchased as they are being taken home. Maybe that has something to do with it.
When I did buy a bike, a 2011 FZ6R, they made a point of calling me the next day to "check in."
See you on the road!
Wonder if this is a new thing or what others have experienced. I do live in So Cal, probably has something to do with it.
About 5 years ago I took the MSF classes and looked at some bikes but did not take it any further. I remember a Triumph dealership offered a test ride if I had my motorcycle license.
Couple of months ago I retook the classes and started looking for bikes again. I passed the license test and waiting to have the actual license in hand before talking to dealers. I stopped by several dealers in my area but none would allow test rides. I had moved since the first time I looked and am not near the triumph dealership any longer. Wonder if they would have allowed a ride still.
My question is, is this common now? kind of hard to decide on a bike if all you can do is sit on it. When you are new, how are you supposed to decide what kind of bike really suites you? Seems kind of funny to be forced to buy before you can decide.
I have heard that most motorcycle accidents happen within 6 miles of the place they are purchased as they are being taken home. Maybe that has something to do with it.
When I did buy a bike, a 2011 FZ6R, they made a point of calling me the next day to "check in."
See you on the road!