Stevenslang

That’s really nice

Thanks everyone, sounds like a bigger engine than a 250 is needed. I quite like this style of bike, but I presume these are cruiser style bikes like the virago that people have modified. Are there stock bikes in this style?

Hey everyone, I’m looking at getting an older bike, probs something around the 2000´s. I like the style of the virago’s and rebels from that era. But I don’t know if the 250 would be able to handle motorway driving very well or carry a passenger if I needed. Are there any similar style bikes with a bigger engine, for similar style prices 2-3k? I do like the fact that the viragos are reliable and that is a necessity for any of the other options as I will be commuting and putting a lot of miles on it. thanks everyone

Thanks for the detailed response, realistically a car is the better option for me, but if my girlfriend chooses to stay for longer period of times this becomes extremely difficult with two cars at my new place. I believe I can keep up with the upkeep and live with the storage capacity, and cost of having a bike. My only real worry is having to ride it every day with no alternative. So if it’s freezing temperatures, then I’d still have to go out to work. And from what most people have said, that isn’t doable. Thank you

Hello everyone, Just had a question about riding in the winter. I have moved to a new flat and unfortunately parking is very limited (I’ve got one spot, but there’s no where near for visitors). So when guests come it’s very difficult. I am debating swapping my car for a motorbike so that people can use my parking spot when they come over. Is it viable to not have a car and only a motorbike for commuting all year round. I would have to ride around 40 miles a day mostly motorways for work. From what I’ve researched before, it’s obviously possibly to ride during the winter (don’t know if it’s comfortable), but I’m more worried about how do I get to work when there is ice and how often is it where the roads are Icey in the uk so I wouldn’t be able to get to work? Or is there a way around this without a car. Should mention I can’t get public transport to work either. Thanks, Steven