I just bought my first motorcycle, a '22 Trident. I'm starting from complete scratch, not ever riding before. My plans are to take a riding safety course after the beginning of the year. I've been thinking about it for a while now, and have friends who ride. It feels ilke a cliche, I turn sixty and buy a motorcycle. I thought about a Harley, but that is like a cry for help. A Triumph just seems like a cooler bike. So, I had the bright idea of goint to a dealership just to look and sit on a few bikes to get a feel for what style of bike made sense. I wasn't going there to buy a motorcycle. Unfortunately there were a handful preowned, and even worse, there was a Trident that checked every box on my wants page, and it was affordable. I couldn't say no. So here I am. Hi!
Hi and welcome! I am not sure how common additional lessons are in the US, but that's some bike if you have never ridden before at all. The rider safety course is a good idea, but a few more lessons probably also wouldn't go amiss (I know you can just jump on and ride anything in the US as opposed to the UK system).
@BuzzBomb Welcome to the family. Nice choice and great bike thanks for sharing the picture. Yes a course would aid you as the Trident could surprise you immensely. Just take it very gingerly till you get the feel of the bike. Let us all know how you get on.
Hi there! Welcome to the forum! Your bike looks great! If possible book some additional skills lessons. Nobody is perfect! The rest is up to you - riding, riding, riding. You will love it!