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Allison
If I ride a bicycle on the road in the state of Tennessee am I required to wear a helmet?
Answer
Mandatory helmet laws in Tennesse only apply to under 16 years of age.
http://www.helmets.org/mandator.htm
If your over 16 you get to choose the value of your head.
Helmets only cost a few bucks.
Mandatory helmet laws in Tennesse only apply to under 16 years of age.
http://www.helmets.org/mandator.htm
If your over 16 you get to choose the value of your head.
Helmets only cost a few bucks.
Which dual sport/adventure bike is best for me?
Cyrus
I am looking for a sport or dual sport bike. I am a beginner and I recently asked a question about which sport bike can I buy and all of the answers were about I am not gonna be able to handle a good sport bike (Also I am 6'4" and 195 lbs so I started to think dual sport would be better for me). So I decided to buy a dual sport. I want to use it on road as well as dirt so I don't want an enduro bike. I wanted Triumph Tiger 800XC or BMW F800GS but I just found that adventure bikes are better for me because I would like to use my bike on long roads as well dirt. I searched for some models and I really liked Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré. Is it suitable for me?
Answer
I don't know the bike but it's heavy. If it's what you want, I'd find a used one and try it. You can change your mind. I would find a group that goes where you want to and try a used bike from one of them.
Since you're a beginner, spend time with old, experienced riders in good shape. Check meetup.com, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and Thumpertalk for riding groups, classes, and info. Be prepared to spend more money on your second helmet. There's safety in numbers. Remember there are old pilots and bold pilots but no old bold pilots. Etc.
This isn't exactly an answer to your question but it is first hand knowledge. I am 5'10'' and 210# and 45yo. My first bike since I was in high school was a Suzuki 2006 DR 650 SE. This bike is used in Baja California races. It is old tech and reliable, so it's a good first bike if it fits you. But I know it's not perfect. The seat is known as the razor. Seat solutions vary from aftermarket seats to losing weight. This makes the long rides you mention less enjoyable but the local club rides from San Antonio, Texas to Big Bend National Park. The DR650 weighs half as much but will carry two riders, 390 Lbs. from the break down site home, but mini vans will pass you. It will do 105 MPH with me alone, but feels twitchy, especially compared to a sport bike.
My point is that suitability is subjective and so it's hard to answer. However, weight matters on a bike and yours would weigh 750 Lbs. with you. That sounds like a lot to start with, to me.
When I am looking at motorcycles, I look for bang for the buck. Not necessarily HP/$ but some type of value. Personally, I like to ride a bike some before I buy it. This limits me to used bikes. Buying from someone willing to ride with me after I buy it means they will be around to give me tips about how to deal with it when it's acting up or go get help.
People that you ride a lot with are much rarer than people who own motorcycles. Treat them well, they are great friends to have.
I don't know the bike but it's heavy. If it's what you want, I'd find a used one and try it. You can change your mind. I would find a group that goes where you want to and try a used bike from one of them.
Since you're a beginner, spend time with old, experienced riders in good shape. Check meetup.com, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and Thumpertalk for riding groups, classes, and info. Be prepared to spend more money on your second helmet. There's safety in numbers. Remember there are old pilots and bold pilots but no old bold pilots. Etc.
This isn't exactly an answer to your question but it is first hand knowledge. I am 5'10'' and 210# and 45yo. My first bike since I was in high school was a Suzuki 2006 DR 650 SE. This bike is used in Baja California races. It is old tech and reliable, so it's a good first bike if it fits you. But I know it's not perfect. The seat is known as the razor. Seat solutions vary from aftermarket seats to losing weight. This makes the long rides you mention less enjoyable but the local club rides from San Antonio, Texas to Big Bend National Park. The DR650 weighs half as much but will carry two riders, 390 Lbs. from the break down site home, but mini vans will pass you. It will do 105 MPH with me alone, but feels twitchy, especially compared to a sport bike.
My point is that suitability is subjective and so it's hard to answer. However, weight matters on a bike and yours would weigh 750 Lbs. with you. That sounds like a lot to start with, to me.
When I am looking at motorcycles, I look for bang for the buck. Not necessarily HP/$ but some type of value. Personally, I like to ride a bike some before I buy it. This limits me to used bikes. Buying from someone willing to ride with me after I buy it means they will be around to give me tips about how to deal with it when it's acting up or go get help.
People that you ride a lot with are much rarer than people who own motorcycles. Treat them well, they are great friends to have.
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