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MikeD

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  1. Ryders Alley in NYC is worth investigating. When I lived up North I used to see these guys at a lot of track days. They weren't around when I lived in NYC so I can't tell you anything more about them. You may also want to check out the NESBA, Absolute, and TPM forums for contacts. Good Luck
  2. I’ve been asked this question a couple of times by people considering learning to ride bikes. I recommend they think of their first bike as a training tool that they use for 3-5000 miles. It shouldn’t be their dream bike but a bike they will use to build their riding skills and gain confidence on the street and even in the garage. How many people know someone who has dropped a bike moving it around in the garage, forgot to put a kick stand down at a gas station, or lost their balance backing a bike into a parking slot. Mistakes like that can be a lot less expensive and embarrassing if you’re on a small used bike rather than a full dresser or a shiny new liter bike. An additional benefit, is that while they are racking up miles on their training bike, they may develop a better idea about the type of bike they want long term. For shorter riders, seat height and the ability to put both feet firmly on the ground is a huge factor in building confidence. My wife is 5’3” and when she started riding we looked at a lot of bikes. The bikes mentioned above are all great choices. Another choice is an older Ducati monster 620. Lightweight, Nice power delivery, and it only took about an hour to lower the front and rear suspension to the point she can stand flat footed.
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