ok, I agree, a 250 isn’t “slow”, just slower than other bikes that are scary fast and considered “normal” nowadays. hell, if you get on a vespa 150 and you haven’t been riding a while, i guarantee you you will think it’s a rocket! it is better to master what you have, than try to bite off too much. There are chat groups for beginner motorcyslists where people go over all this stuff endlessly. it terrifies me to see the vast majority of riders in t-shirts, no gloves, jeans. any slip-up is a disaster. I’m not supercautious on a bike, but I am super-alert and well-covered with gear. i expect to fall, but don’t.
ok, maybe reaosnable minds can differ on the used helmet thing. I personally would never buy a used helmet because i’ve been told there can be minor damage to the internal shell from small drops that may not register on the outer shell. i don’t know if it’s true, but since it can compromise its ability, i dont want to find out. i think it’s worth buying new to not have that risk. also, you can buy cheap motorcycle helmets that have top safety ratings. much of what you pay for is comfort features and style. I’d ratherhave NEW
