Due to circumstances, including the difficulty or parking my van at work, I’m considering the purchase of a 2nd hand motorbike. Initially, this would be for this summer/autumn. My commute is around 30 miles each way, on fast trunk road.
I last owned a motorbike some 25 years ago, so it’ll be quite a shock to the system.
I’m currently thinking of something in the 500-650cc bracket.
Also thinking it would be good to hire one somewhere for a familiarisation session, possibly some sort of training day.
Now then;
SV650 looks like a fairly common, decently sized bike with some weather protection. Quite a few about too. Assuming I buy something with an MOT through to November/December, this looks like a safe bet. Any other stand-outs I should consider?
Clothing seems to have moved on a bit. I usually wore jeans and a leather jacket but it’s all man-made fibres these days. Anything to watch out for? I’m not in it for a fashion shoot, just want to arrive dry and warm. Aldi are currently selling motorbike gear, will this be OK?
Any other hints and tips for a (yet to be) born-again biker?
TIA