Try a tall ADV bike, much more room to spread out. And you’ll be much, much more comfortable once your spine stops working as a shock absorber. Read more
Just giving good advice. The act of riding a motorcycle is easier on a non-compromised motorcycle. That also means learning on a non-compromised motorcycle is easier and safer and, bonus, less ridiculous looking. Read more
Aside from the massively compromised handling and huge weights that is. Start on a normal bike first, learn about things like “brakes,” and then decide if you want to screw all assless chaps, once you know how to ride. Read more
CARB has its own, bizarre definition of “weight.” I’ve long since forgotten what it is, but it’s basically no good except for comparing models within CARB documents. I think it involves adding in like the reciprocating mass of the engine or something crazy like that. Read more