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350 J Platform / Re: Big Dang Bikes
« Last Post by longstrokeclassic on Yesterday at 09:53:14 pm »My last motorcycle purchase was an off roader, bought to cope our public roads,
I certainly have no intention of taking it off road, it’s far better to comfortable than contained.
Having twice as much suspension travel does have benefits. The last pothole I failed to negotiate on my ‘roadster’ (and the reason for getting my latest motorcycle) was that the pothole aggravated an existing spinal injury and left me unable to ride for almost two weeks. Deliberately hit the same pothole on the off roader and the suspension just shrugged it off. Sure it’s not the easiest of bikes to mount but once your up there it’s hello comfort city…
I certainly have no intention of taking it off road, it’s far better to comfortable than contained.
Having twice as much suspension travel does have benefits. The last pothole I failed to negotiate on my ‘roadster’ (and the reason for getting my latest motorcycle) was that the pothole aggravated an existing spinal injury and left me unable to ride for almost two weeks. Deliberately hit the same pothole on the off roader and the suspension just shrugged it off. Sure it’s not the easiest of bikes to mount but once your up there it’s hello comfort city…