wow. local MSF inst. trying to pawn off zx-12r to a new rider

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

IF I can prove that a high percentage of those that jump without chutes land without a scratch. Then I could easily defend that position. If you could prove that EVERY fucking guy that starts on a bike larger than a 250 died,then you would be 100% right but since that is not the case,fuck you and your pompous opinion. I don't care what percentage of the world "believes" as you do,I KNOW for a fact that most guys that start on a 600+ are ok and don't kill themselves or anyone else.

Heh, no shit, since I "started" on a 929. But when I did, I was smart enough to know I had to be mindful of my brake and throttle control, moreso than my friend that started on an R6. More torque at low RPM, more sensitive throttle, etc. IMPO, anyway.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Heh, no shit, since I "started" on a 929. But when I did, I was smart enough to know I had to be mindful of my brake and throttle control, moreso than my friend that started on an R6. More torque at low RPM, more sensitive throttle, etc. IMPO, anyway.

See? But this is what always gets my "panties" in a twist...why was it okay for you to start on an 929 but every other new rider has to start on a 250? I've heard this so many times. Guys on forums that ride liter bikes that "advise" noobs to get a 250...it just blows my mind! The inherent arrogance! "It was alright for me to start on an 929 but YOU must start on a 250". What made you so exemplary that you could be "allowed" to forgo the "common" wisdom and consensus? You know,back to the OP,I'd much rather start on a smooth,stable 12R,rather than a twitchy,jerky 929!

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

See? But this is what always gets my "panties" in a twist...why was it okay for you to start on an 929 but every other new rider has to start on a 250? I've heard this so many times. Guys on forums that ride liter bikes that "advise" noobs to get a 250...it just blows my mind! The inherent arrogance! "It was alright for me to start on an 929 but YOU must start on a 250". What made you so exemplary that you could be "allowed" to forgo the "common" wisdom and consensus? You know,back to the OP,I'd much rather start on a smooth,stable 12R,rather than a twitchy,jerky 929!

I never said anything about a 250. And I "started" on a 929 after 10 years of dirt riding and 1 year on a 440cc street bike. After 4 years of not riding anything, I bought a 929 as my first sportbike.

I rode my 929 and my friends 12R through Deal's Gap and Cherohala Skyway, and there was nothing about the 12R that would make a better beginner bike than my 929 or a 600. THAT's what I've been saying - nothing about everyone starting on a 250.

[Amber Lamps]

What? You're not the douche that was saying that because the seller was a MSF instructor he shouldn't sell his 12R to a noob but should advise him to get a "more appropriate"/"MSF approved" starter bike? Oh my bad,carry on then.....

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

What? You're not the douche that was saying that because the seller was a MSF instructor he shouldn't sell his 12R to a noob but should advise him to get a "more appropriate"/"MSF approved" starter bike? Oh my bad,carry on then.....

Nope, never said that.