For those who have, or have had a bike.
I rode for 3 years....went down 3 times and went to 3 funerals (from other riders getting killed). Just try and be safe as possible. I didnt get hurt too bad when I went down...one time in the grass 40 mph, one time on the interstate (traffic 25 MPH, diesel fuel spill on a banked turn), the weight of the bike all landed on my shoulder, took about 2 months to get back to normal, the last time I hit gravel turning on a parking lot. I was 19 and had a 1997 GSXR 600. I had alot of good times on the bike. The main PITA is the cops....I got sick of them giving me stupid tickets....so....... well lets just say I never got tickes after the 3rd one...and I was lucky enough to never get hurt really bad. One tip...allways drive a little faster than traffic....then you can never get ran over. I see so many stupid tards riding down the interstate going the speed limit.....just wating to get clipped or ran over.
Modern 600 supersports are a very poor choice for first time riders. Modern 600's are a lot faster then most liter bikes of a decade ago. It isn't just the HP of a 600 that is the issue, their are other reasons that make them a poor choice.
1. Very poor slow speed handling and huge turning radius. This makes city riding and parking lot manuevers much more difficult.
2. The powerband can cause lowsides if a big handful of throttle mid corner is applied.
3. Expensive fairings that can be damaged.
Knowing what I know now, I would never recommend a bike with clip on's as a first bike. The best bikes are ones with upright seating positions and wide handle bars. Some good choices for first bikes IMHO would be: SV650, EX250, EX500, FZ6, 599, and Monster 695.
I have owned lots of bikes. From 50cc scooters to a Ducati 1098. I currently ride a BMW R1200GS Adv and a Husqvarna SMR510. I will never own another supersport/superbike for the street ever again. They make great track bikes, but poor streetbikes.
I would rather ride a slow bike fast, then a fast bike slow. Good motorcyclist's are fast on any bike.
1. Very poor slow speed handling and huge turning radius. This makes city riding and parking lot manuevers much more difficult.
2. The powerband can cause lowsides if a big handful of throttle mid corner is applied.
3. Expensive fairings that can be damaged.
Knowing what I know now, I would never recommend a bike with clip on's as a first bike. The best bikes are ones with upright seating positions and wide handle bars. Some good choices for first bikes IMHO would be: SV650, EX250, EX500, FZ6, 599, and Monster 695.
I have owned lots of bikes. From 50cc scooters to a Ducati 1098. I currently ride a BMW R1200GS Adv and a Husqvarna SMR510. I will never own another supersport/superbike for the street ever again. They make great track bikes, but poor streetbikes.
I would rather ride a slow bike fast, then a fast bike slow. Good motorcyclist's are fast on any bike.
bikes are nice. u can be very careful. but people around u arent always doing the same.
i read in a magazine that its a fact every rider will go down once in their life time wether it be practicing or riding. and then it said by 2010 it will be twice the rider will go down. dont ask me how they figured that tho.
i read in a magazine that its a fact every rider will go down once in their life time wether it be practicing or riding. and then it said by 2010 it will be twice the rider will go down. dont ask me how they figured that tho.
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Yeah, I don't know. I know everything, and anything is possible... but, I think if I did end up getting one... I'd rarely use it. I mean, it'd get its use, but it wouldn't be my daily commuter, or anything like that. Where I live the roads are usually busy, especially during rush hour... I'd obviously stay away from that as much as possible. We have a house up in northern Michigan though, and its a lot quieter, and usually no traffic at all on the roads. So, a nice and healthy ride would be from where I live to the other home, which is all I-75... and then riding up there would be nice, and fun.
I am really cautious, and smart when it comes to possible dangerous situations, and I usually do whatever I can to stay away from them, so basically I'd do what I could to keep safe.
I am really cautious, and smart when it comes to possible dangerous situations, and I usually do whatever I can to stay away from them, so basically I'd do what I could to keep safe.
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One of my best friend's brother died when he got railed by pieces of rubber when a semi's tire blew out on the treeway and my other friends dad died when he was dropping a knee on backroads and hit some gravel. Definatly an eye opener.
With that said, I have always wanted a bike. The gsx-r 750. I love the way they sound and look. Hopefully I will be able to snag a used 05 600 next year and then move up to a 750.
Just has always been my dream.
Any good websites for gear?
With that said, I have always wanted a bike. The gsx-r 750. I love the way they sound and look. Hopefully I will be able to snag a used 05 600 next year and then move up to a 750.
Just has always been my dream.
Any good websites for gear?
Modern 600 supersports are a very poor choice for first time riders. Modern 600's are a lot faster then most liter bikes of a decade ago. It isn't just the HP of a 600 that is the issue, their are other reasons that make them a poor choice.
1. Very poor slow speed handling and huge turning radius. This makes city riding and parking lot manuevers much more difficult.
2. The powerband can cause lowsides if a big handful of throttle mid corner is applied.
3. Expensive fairings that can be damaged.
Knowing what I know now, I would never recommend a bike with clip on's as a first bike. The best bikes are ones with upright seating positions and wide handle bars. Some good choices for first bikes IMHO would be: SV650, EX250, EX500, FZ6, 599, and Monster 695.
I have owned lots of bikes. From 50cc scooters to a Ducati 1098. I currently ride a BMW R1200GS Adv and a Husqvarna SMR510. I will never own another supersport/superbike for the street ever again. They make great track bikes, but poor streetbikes.
I would rather ride a slow bike fast, then a fast bike slow. Good motorcyclist's are fast on any bike.
1. Very poor slow speed handling and huge turning radius. This makes city riding and parking lot manuevers much more difficult.
2. The powerband can cause lowsides if a big handful of throttle mid corner is applied.
3. Expensive fairings that can be damaged.
Knowing what I know now, I would never recommend a bike with clip on's as a first bike. The best bikes are ones with upright seating positions and wide handle bars. Some good choices for first bikes IMHO would be: SV650, EX250, EX500, FZ6, 599, and Monster 695.
I have owned lots of bikes. From 50cc scooters to a Ducati 1098. I currently ride a BMW R1200GS Adv and a Husqvarna SMR510. I will never own another supersport/superbike for the street ever again. They make great track bikes, but poor streetbikes.
I would rather ride a slow bike fast, then a fast bike slow. Good motorcyclist's are fast on any bike.
2004 Ninja 250EX (totalled -- even "slow" bikes can be driven stupid)
2001 SV650s (converting to a track bike right now)
2000 Aprilia Mille 1000 RSV R (my street bike)
I've gone from the piddliest "sport" bike currently available to the liter v-twin Mille with 130 hp. You can die on any bike. Some make it easier than others. Ultimately, its up to you how much risk you want to take. Riding a motorcycle is taking a calculated risk. You can mitigate the risk by wearing better gear and not riding like an asshat.
For me, I ride like an asshat sometimes, but I always wear full leathers. I broke my left foot on my 250 Ninja as a consequence for riding like an idiot. Live and learn...I hope I've got all the crashing out of my system.
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One of my best friend's brother died when he got railed by pieces of rubber when a semi's tire blew out on the treeway and my other friends dad died when he was dropping a knee on backroads and hit some gravel. Definatly an eye opener.
With that said, I have always wanted a bike. The gsx-r 750. I love the way they sound and look. Hopefully I will be able to snag a used 05 600 next year and then move up to a 750.
Just has always been my dream.
Any good websites for gear?
With that said, I have always wanted a bike. The gsx-r 750. I love the way they sound and look. Hopefully I will be able to snag a used 05 600 next year and then move up to a 750.
Just has always been my dream.
Any good websites for gear?
..thats the best ive found so far.
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ebay is good, suomy for the lid, jackets i like icon. Just ride safe use common sense. My first bike ever was a zx 10r, i had never ridden before. just gotta be smart. I am almost a pro now, but there is always room for improvement. I respect the bike a lot, but went to school to take ridin classes. That helped a lot. Now its ball to the walls, i ride within my limits
All i can say is to wear your gear. I'm a bit of a bum when I ride to work as I wear jeans (still wear boots, jacket, full gauntlet style gloves, and helmet is a given), but when I go on a real ride, it's full leathers/back protector/boots. And when I say boots, I mean motorcycle boots. I have a pair of Sidi Vertbra Corsas that I always wear when I ride. In fact, I don't even like riding in regular shoes.
I've seen plenty of guys go down and I've gone down myself. It's not fun. Wear your gear.
In the twisties, I'll actually drive the Evo faster than I ride the bike, but there's no feeling like being leaned over
I've seen plenty of guys go down and I've gone down myself. It's not fun. Wear your gear.
In the twisties, I'll actually drive the Evo faster than I ride the bike, but there's no feeling like being leaned over
Sweet! Welcome to the party.... you may want to read the rest of the thread though.
LMAO!
I feel ya.
I feel ya.
Modern 600 supersports are a very poor choice for first time riders. Modern 600's are a lot faster then most liter bikes of a decade ago. It isn't just the HP of a 600 that is the issue, their are other reasons that make them a poor choice.
1. Very poor slow speed handling and huge turning radius. This makes city riding and parking lot manuevers much more difficult.
2. The powerband can cause lowsides if a big handful of throttle mid corner is applied.
3. Expensive fairings that can be damaged.
Knowing what I know now, I would never recommend a bike with clip on's as a first bike. The best bikes are ones with upright seating positions and wide handle bars. Some good choices for first bikes IMHO would be: SV650, EX250, EX500, FZ6, 599, and Monster 695.
I have owned lots of bikes. From 50cc scooters to a Ducati 1098. I currently ride a BMW R1200GS Adv and a Husqvarna SMR510. I will never own another supersport/superbike for the street ever again. They make great track bikes, but poor streetbikes.
I would rather ride a slow bike fast, then a fast bike slow. Good motorcyclist's are fast on any bike.
1. Very poor slow speed handling and huge turning radius. This makes city riding and parking lot manuevers much more difficult.
2. The powerband can cause lowsides if a big handful of throttle mid corner is applied.
3. Expensive fairings that can be damaged.
Knowing what I know now, I would never recommend a bike with clip on's as a first bike. The best bikes are ones with upright seating positions and wide handle bars. Some good choices for first bikes IMHO would be: SV650, EX250, EX500, FZ6, 599, and Monster 695.
I have owned lots of bikes. From 50cc scooters to a Ducati 1098. I currently ride a BMW R1200GS Adv and a Husqvarna SMR510. I will never own another supersport/superbike for the street ever again. They make great track bikes, but poor streetbikes.
I would rather ride a slow bike fast, then a fast bike slow. Good motorcyclist's are fast on any bike.
Is there a track near you? If so i suggest you go to an open track day and just watch. Look for the guy/girl on a SV650, Kawi 500cc, etc. destroying all the "Biker Boy" noobs on 600cc, 750cc, and 1000cc sports bikes.
I don't care what anyone says, if your not at least an amateur racer your probably not riding any 600cc sports bike to it's full potential, let alone a 750cc or 1000cc.
However, if you must get a 600cc get an older one like a Honda F2 or F3.
I am suprised at how so many people on here tell the noob driver that an Evo is too much for them to handle and to get cheap honda/miata to learn on first, but when it comes to bikes a 600cc is fine to learn on....
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One of my best friend's brother died when he got railed by pieces of rubber when a semi's tire blew out on the treeway and my other friends dad died when he was dropping a knee on backroads and hit some gravel. Definatly an eye opener.
With that said, I have always wanted a bike.
With that said, I have always wanted a bike.
