Based on the underwhelming response to my last blog, I'm fairly well convinced that no is reading these blogs. I guess that's ok. More freedom to really say what I want about the state of the world. I'm frustrated. Our culture seems to have its priorities all mixed up and I get too caught up in it most of the time. I'm sitting here in front of a plasma screen tv, thinking about how materialism is a a plague on our society and has been for decades. I'm thinking about how it much it cost me to fill up my truck's gas tank last night as a justification for buying a motorcycle. And how I need to start building a retirement fund. But the thing is, I keep finding things to get frustrated with, but I can't figure out what to do. Words vs actions. Bah. Just ask James Brown. "Talkin' loud ain't saying nothing."
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I like the idea of a loaner beater bike to start with so long as it it not a complete and dangerous shitbox. Please be certain that the tires are up to snuff and if not commit to getting new ones soonest. Spend as much money as you possibly can on a really good (full face) helmet but not the extra $100 for the cool paint job as black or white is just as good at protecting your noggin. Spend the paint money on those tires. A Triumph Scrambler or similar is not only a great new-to-riding bike but also an all around excellent ride. Buy used. Don't even think of new until you are rolling in cash. There are tons of really sweet used bikes out there.
Best wishes.