08-31-2016, 05:59 PM
(08-30-2016, 10:02 AM)postoak_imp Wrote: One thing that can get a beginner in trouble is a twitchy throttle, and one thing I've just learned recently is that fuel-injected bikes (at least in the EPA-controlled U.S.) are bad about having twitchy throttles. So, that's a good reason to look at an older carbureted bike. That, and you seem to think you have some mechanical abilities, so that you can rebuild the carbs on any bike you buy if they start not to perform well. (Plus, you'll have 8 months of non-riding season to do so!)
I started on a 495 pound 750cc bike, and didn't find it hard to handle.
I don't have mechanical abilities. And initially I stayed away from carb bikes. But as time went on, I learnt that there's nothing to be afraid of really.
I read on forums, watched youtube videos on carb cleaning and even asked my dad who has much more experience and skills in technical department than me. He simply said it's a no big deal at all.
I'd like to believe that. After all CARBURATED bikes were manufactured for a long time.
Triumph bonneville if I'm not mistaken only started FUEL INJECTION since 2009. Yamaha XJR1300 since 2007 model. And most of the changes were made because of stricter polution requirements.
Would I like my bike to have FI - sure. But I learned not to discriminate carbs