cheers for the advice
Thanks so much for all the advice. Really is appreciated, never experienced a forum with so many active members that isn't cliquey or anti-beginner! I am considering a trip around scotland (my fathers homeland) to test myself and my equipment before the bigger trip. I guess i have a further question. i am not a speed freak and returning home safely having seen and experienced the destinations and its people is my most important priority. i am just concerned by the constant warnings about buying too big a bike too soon and the inexperienced idiots starting their bike on youtube who are left with a broken tailbone whilst their 10k sports bike disappears towards the horizon. Is it easy to ride a 600/650 slowly and safely when needed or would it feel twitchy and eager to up the revs. ( sorry if this sounds stupid!!! ) It just feels like a toss-up between the following:
small bike: light, affected by wind and luggage, easy to ride on smaller roads, more dangerous perhaps on highways.
big bike: heavier, more stable with luggage, safer on highways, more manoeverable at lower speeds.
please correct me if any of that is wrong, or all of it!
I guess my priorities for my trip and bike are:
1. safe
2. smooth
3. easy
Any help or advice would be further appreciated.
Martin
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