Hi everybody. I joined to learn from folks who know the bike as I’m looking to get a motorcycle and the Tracer is on the radar screen. Current situation excepted I found my path in retirement and by most metrics an old guy, sheer good luck, genetics and a bit of work has me in the best shape of my life.
Ive found a great little village on the Pacific coast of Mexico to spend winters and this is my second year here and learned the country is great for biking, especially an adventure type with lots of suspension. Distances to interesting places tend to measured by hours so riding comfort matters, also it’s a 2500 mile ride between winter and summer homes so highway comfort isn’t trivial. Most of the Mexican roads are 2 lane paved and many are twisty. A definite on my list is the Copper Canyon which is Grand Canyon size and roads range from narrow paved sheer drops paved to graded trails.
My screen name is V8 and that due to a liking of power and speed. My 4 wheel rides are Jeep YJ, BRP Outlander, F250 7.3 and Porsche 968 with an LS1. My two wheelers are 8 bicycles, some road, some trail.
Through On-line searches I’ve learned that 3 motorcycles fit the riding profile, Wee Strom, Kawi Versys 650 and Tracer.
I haven’t ridden a motorcycle in years so I need a license and a riding course is a must. Also I have a family issue to overcome and that’s because I lost my brother 4 years ago when he died when a car drove into him. An elderly man who was off his meds blackout and went into him head on. Death was nearly instant and it’s left a big hole in our souls so I worry about how my bike riding is going be accepted so there’s that too. I figure each of the 3 bikes have ABS, (Traction) features for best safety available in 2 wheeling.
So I’ll spend time lurking the forum to see what I can learn and if you have an insight I’d like to learn from you.