Skippityboo
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Gary :
Thank you, The links will be helpful in my research ... just knowing where to start and what I should consider is extremely helpful.
Corky :
Thanks for the link.
The 350lb requirement is based on me (120-140lbs depending on the way the sun shines, and the average male 200lbs [I like my boys tall and big ]), I'd rather buy something that will meet my future requirements, than a 50cc that will need to be upgraded in 6 months - 99% of the males in my family are at least 6ft tall!
If I have a carrier that has a ramp, my personal physical abilities are not as limited as if I was having to lift the bike a foot in the air to put on a carrier. (I didn't know they existed until this thread).
However, this is EXACTLY what I need to know, what "small" bike can handle my requirements. If I understand correctly I need to be looking at 200cc or above? with some nice fat tires? or do you think 150cc would be work considering my requirements?
Nvrver:
I'm hoping my highway use will be limited, I'm hoping that I'm only using it to pop to the nearest grocery store / 5 miles sort of radius .... Its more that often RV parks are close to highways and its possible that the local town is the other side of the highway. (hence the need for it to be legal on highways, if only to cross it). Its certainly the areas I would be staying in until I gain confidence.
Basically, I don't want to have to unhook my rig for a pint of milk and an apple!
Plus, if I'm staying close to a bigger city, they all have UBER these days .... I can get a cab if there is too much busy highway driving.
I'm more than prepared to take lessons, tests, and education to get the licenses, and I figure the *need* to use it will help with confidence eventually. (I just need to work out what education I need).
I considered a Toad (I towed a smart car with my last rig) and honestly, seemed a whole lot of hassle for what I need (can't reverse, expensive equipment to do so etc etc ) ... not to say I'm not tempted ... I own a 2 seater sports car (nothing fancy) I'd love to take with me on a trailer!!!! but realistically, all I need is a small vehicle to get me a ruck sack full of food. (if I wasn't so lazy a cycle would probably do!)
Grashley :
I think I covered most of your questions in the above reply to Nvrver.
If its more than a few miles, I'll just unhook.
The motor cycle option is purely a "local" "lazy" option.
Thank you, The links will be helpful in my research ... just knowing where to start and what I should consider is extremely helpful.
Corky :
Thanks for the link.
The 350lb requirement is based on me (120-140lbs depending on the way the sun shines, and the average male 200lbs [I like my boys tall and big ]), I'd rather buy something that will meet my future requirements, than a 50cc that will need to be upgraded in 6 months - 99% of the males in my family are at least 6ft tall!
If I have a carrier that has a ramp, my personal physical abilities are not as limited as if I was having to lift the bike a foot in the air to put on a carrier. (I didn't know they existed until this thread).
However, this is EXACTLY what I need to know, what "small" bike can handle my requirements. If I understand correctly I need to be looking at 200cc or above? with some nice fat tires? or do you think 150cc would be work considering my requirements?
Nvrver:
I'm hoping my highway use will be limited, I'm hoping that I'm only using it to pop to the nearest grocery store / 5 miles sort of radius .... Its more that often RV parks are close to highways and its possible that the local town is the other side of the highway. (hence the need for it to be legal on highways, if only to cross it). Its certainly the areas I would be staying in until I gain confidence.
Basically, I don't want to have to unhook my rig for a pint of milk and an apple!
Plus, if I'm staying close to a bigger city, they all have UBER these days .... I can get a cab if there is too much busy highway driving.
I'm more than prepared to take lessons, tests, and education to get the licenses, and I figure the *need* to use it will help with confidence eventually. (I just need to work out what education I need).
I considered a Toad (I towed a smart car with my last rig) and honestly, seemed a whole lot of hassle for what I need (can't reverse, expensive equipment to do so etc etc ) ... not to say I'm not tempted ... I own a 2 seater sports car (nothing fancy) I'd love to take with me on a trailer!!!! but realistically, all I need is a small vehicle to get me a ruck sack full of food. (if I wasn't so lazy a cycle would probably do!)
Grashley :
I think I covered most of your questions in the above reply to Nvrver.
If its more than a few miles, I'll just unhook.
The motor cycle option is purely a "local" "lazy" option.