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09-19-2008, 10:35 AM | #1 |
Jesus Christ!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Moto: (The Chi's lover)
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I started on a CBR 1000 in 96 and bought a GSX-R 1000 in 2001. No problems really even for a hot head like me who loves speed... BUT
If I could buy any bike for a newbie today it would hands down be the new 08 and up Ninja 250. That will be the coolest bike for you to learn on looks wise if your concerned with that as most new riders are and with a pipe they sound great! For $3500 new you cant beat them! Then you can always keep it when you upgrade to have a bike for your buddies to test the waters on. But buy what you want and just learn to respect its power no matter what it is. Your biggest problem will more than likely be others out on the road in cars trying there best to kill you. And remember to not put your whole body weight on the bars. that is the fastest way to wash out the front in any turn. Good luck!
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09-19-2008, 10:55 AM | #2 |
TWFix Legend
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
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<600... TRUST me... they have more than enough power for you when your learning... and as I know recently first hand... a 600 will bite you in the ass if your not paying attention 100% of the time when your learning.
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09-19-2008, 03:14 PM | #3 |
Jesus Christ!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Moto: (The Chi's lover)
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I'm telling ya, This is just what you need!
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/846175360.html And yes I am a craigslist Whore. Those should be pretty easy to fing just about everywhere this fall. I personally would like to find a Black one. Or one that was been crashed.
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09-19-2008, 04:24 PM | #4 |
I'm home take me drunk
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Champaign, IL
Moto: 2005 SV650s blue
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how old are you?
ditto to what everyone else is saying, 250, 650, older 600.
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09-19-2008, 08:53 PM | #5 |
too much time on my hands
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: the northern district of god damn
Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now.
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for a first timer, I wouldnt even endorse a 600 ANYTHING. my 87 despite being a little down on power, feels strong enough to EASILY put one on their ass without trying. start small or not at all if you want to learn SAFELY how to ride.
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09-20-2008, 12:56 PM | #6 |
TWFix Legend
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
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yeah my 05 (02 tech) whipped me back pretty quick when I let my concentration laps for a second
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09-20-2008, 02:43 PM | #7 |
The Man
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CrabTown USA
Moto: 00 Bimota DB4
Posts: 823
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Yes...yes...Buy the RC8!!! Where do you live so I can plan a trip to buy it offn ya cheap.......
I feel so funny on this board now....when I started on the other board, I felt like a lone voice in the forest.... Now so many of you have years and miles under your belts... and the experience and wisdom that goes with it. Ya'll make me proud. ('Cept for some of the wierd sexual group stuff a few of you folks are into....):bump::sandyvag: |
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