Wes Siler's discussions

It's neat and all, but it's the same old bike that they were selling you in the '70s, still has cross ply tires and costs $1500 too much. Read more

It'd be amazing at $4,500. At $6k, it's too much. Read more

Moto Guzzi V7 Stone. Read more

So you crashed on a bike you're not skilled enough to ride properly and you're blaming it on someone else? Ballsy move, brah. Read more

Absolutely, In my experience riding all over the world, It's American drivers and their absolute ignorance that are the most dangerous. Read more

Both are easy bikes to ride, but skip the Thruxton and get the base Bonneville instead. Same bike, but like $1800 cheaper (IIRC) and it has superior components in the form of 17-inch aluminum wheels, radial tires and comfortable ergonomics. Same goes for the V7, the best model in the range is the cheapest — the Stone. Read more

Yes, I've ridden both. The Dorso is WAYYYYY to heavy, has a very nervous front end and awful fueling. The Hyper is wayyyyy lighter, wayyyyy easier to ride, more comfortable and just a far superior option. I'm an Aprilia fanboy too, but they fucked up when they made the Dorso. Read more

Do you like brakes? Handling? Comfort? The Sportster does without any of that. Read more

Made in India and absolute garbage. Read more

Hypothetically I'd avoid your hypothetical situation. You'd be crushed just as bad by a concrete sewer pipe in your Escalade (sweet rims!) as you would on a motorcycle. Difference being, on the motorcycle you'd spot the hazard earlier, have better handling to avoid it with and present a much smaller target,… Read more

Or they could stop trying to drive a huge metal box through tight city traffic and get a scooter instead. Pretty sure even my dog could competently ride a scooter. Read more

The Guzzi V7 is a 100lbs lighter than the Bonneville. Read more

Hey guys, this looks like a fork! Read more

Check out the Honda NC700X. Read more

You get it, that's where. Read more

Look into getting a used dual-sport. I bet there's amazing dirt road and trail riding all over Montana and there's no better way to see the outdoors than from a motorcycle. Read more

Please don't get a Sportster. A used Bonneville would be a vastly better bike. Read more

Check out the new Honda CB300F: http://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/honda-just-ann… Read more

The Dorso's pretty janky. Check out the new Hypermotard. Read more

You need to ride like they are. Educate yourself about riding (never stop doing that), then employ the skills you learn to their maximum ability. Read more