After a long (20+ year) hiatus, I want to get back into riding. I love the look, sound, history, even the maintenance of the older iron barrel kick start Bullet, and I will eventually own one.
However.....
Should the Bullet be a consideration for me as a first and initially only ride? Or should I go for a cheap bike for the first year+ of being back on two wheels? As some forums and tutorial sites have said, as a beginner or returning after a long lapse you WILL lay the bike down more than once. And I would hate to damage such a beautiful machine as this due to my novice ineptness.
I'm asking for honest (even if brutal) opinions.