Brand new rider at 31. I just purchased a 2022 Rebel 1100 DCT mid December.
Disclaimer: boredom has taken over so this isn't the short and sweet introduction.
I always wanted to get into riding a motorcycle but didn't trust my impulsive nature as a kid. I stuck to wrenching on cars and occasional light track duty.
I previously owned a 2019 Mustang GT (bought new with 2 miles on it in 2018). A couple of months ago I experienced my first accident. It was snowing when another driver attempted to accelerate and change lanes infront of me. The driver lost control and spun in my direction. I swerved into the shoulder but wasn't able to recover. I managed to avoid hitting the surrounding vehicles but hopped the median and destroyed the entire suspension. The other driver took off but multiple witnesses spoke up so I'm, fortunately, found not at fault. However, despite minimal body damage and no frame damage, my insurance deemed it a total loss. A long story that involved a formal complaint to the department of insurance got me a check for $4k less than what I paid new (thanks covid). However, inflated prices, hiking interest rates, and zero desire to purchase a used Mustang GT make it hard to financially justify another one (thanks... covid).
I'm provided a vehicle for work and don't have to commute so I humored the thought of getting a motorcycle. I was looking up cruisers that can outpace my Mustang GT in a 0-60 run stumbled upon the Rebel 1100 which checked all of the boxes (cruiser aesthetic, modern tech, quick). I got a permit and some seat time on a rebel 500 to see if I'll suck or not. Turns out I don't, so I impulsively bought a Rebel 1100 DCT and had it shipped to my house. I've gotten some flak for the DCT but I've been rowing gears my whole life and working the clutch, on the 500, just didn't scratch the same itch of enjoyment for me.
It's freakin cold so the seat time has been minimal. I've limited myself to local neighborhood streets and parking lots. I am also signed up for an MSF course in April. I look forward to meeting everyone in the community!
Disclaimer: boredom has taken over so this isn't the short and sweet introduction.
I always wanted to get into riding a motorcycle but didn't trust my impulsive nature as a kid. I stuck to wrenching on cars and occasional light track duty.
I previously owned a 2019 Mustang GT (bought new with 2 miles on it in 2018). A couple of months ago I experienced my first accident. It was snowing when another driver attempted to accelerate and change lanes infront of me. The driver lost control and spun in my direction. I swerved into the shoulder but wasn't able to recover. I managed to avoid hitting the surrounding vehicles but hopped the median and destroyed the entire suspension. The other driver took off but multiple witnesses spoke up so I'm, fortunately, found not at fault. However, despite minimal body damage and no frame damage, my insurance deemed it a total loss. A long story that involved a formal complaint to the department of insurance got me a check for $4k less than what I paid new (thanks covid). However, inflated prices, hiking interest rates, and zero desire to purchase a used Mustang GT make it hard to financially justify another one (thanks... covid).
I'm provided a vehicle for work and don't have to commute so I humored the thought of getting a motorcycle. I was looking up cruisers that can outpace my Mustang GT in a 0-60 run stumbled upon the Rebel 1100 which checked all of the boxes (cruiser aesthetic, modern tech, quick). I got a permit and some seat time on a rebel 500 to see if I'll suck or not. Turns out I don't, so I impulsively bought a Rebel 1100 DCT and had it shipped to my house. I've gotten some flak for the DCT but I've been rowing gears my whole life and working the clutch, on the 500, just didn't scratch the same itch of enjoyment for me.
It's freakin cold so the seat time has been minimal. I've limited myself to local neighborhood streets and parking lots. I am also signed up for an MSF course in April. I look forward to meeting everyone in the community!
