Wes Siler's discussions

Nah, they're well-made bikes and there's a huge base of user knowledge out there in forums and at specialists like SoCal's BA Moto. Read more

What makes Belgian traffic different from American traffic? The main differences I can think of is that their french fries and chocolate are better and their accents are funny. But, for the life of me, I can't figure out how that'd make road use different. Read more

There is no good resource, that's one of the problems. Read more

They are, in fact, made in India. And are, in fact, total garbage. Here's a review from one of those magazines that typically just re-hashes the fluff: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/2014-h… Read more

Stop being a fraidy cat and get out there. You'll be glad you did. Read more

Don't do it, they're janky as hell. Pick up a used Bonneville or V7. Read more

MSF is a good, basic introduction. But don't be fooled, it's nothing more. Read more

So what do they protect exactly and why would a person wear them, except to show off their sweet ass? Read more

It's a great bike. If, for some reason, an 85/90mph top speed doesn't feel enough for you, get the CB500F. Read more

Read that article on bike gear linked up above. Read more

But they're soooooo much funnier when you point out the asslessness. Read more

Ha, the CB1100 is barely heavier than the Bonneville. Read more

That's a motorcycle allright. Don't pay more than $500 for one and don't think it'll teach you the skills needed to ride a modern bike, with modern tires and brakes. Read more

Pretty sure I was the first person to get behind them. Try and keep up. Read more

Because they're fucking terrible. And no, they aren't made in America. Please stop listening to advertising without a truth filter. Read more

Nah, it's made in Hiderabad, shipped to KC in component form, then unboxed by noble American workers before being plastered in logos by machines and sold to an unwitting public, who should really stop believing what they read in advertisements. Read more

That's the exact opposite of what happens. Bikes are MORE accessible than cars in europe. Read more

Get the CB300F. Or, because you mountain bike, maybe a Honda CRF250L dual-sport. Read more

You're talking to a guy who used to commute around London on a highly-modified Fireblade... GSX-Rs are fantastic motorcycles, for experienced riders. I just use them as a scapegoat since they've been co-opted by squid culture so completely. Read more

LOL. Read more