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Old 07-26-2008, 01:07 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Oaksong View Post
I am a new rider. Like, I took the MSF course last weekend.

I have been checking out used bikes but I haven't liked any of them nearly as much as a C50, in terms of comfort and balance.

My worry about the C50 is that I am inexperienced and I worry about damaging the bike.

I was warned from new bikes by some bikers "You will drop it", but if I put crash guards on it, will that mitigate that potential issue?
I don't believe in the automatic "you will drop it" way of thinking. Have you ridden a C50?
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