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Congrats on your first ride, I totally understand the impatience thing. I don't even have my bike yet and I can't wait for my first ride :-P I'm sure it'll get worse once I do get it if I have to wait for some reason. Which is why I'm trying to take care of everything beforehand. Keep us posted on y...

From what I've learned it's the vacuum created at the tail end of the object moving through the air that produces all the drag. So wouldn't it make sense to have like a cone stick out the back to fill the void that the air would leave? (apart from looking really weird) there are better ways to do it...

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Former Texan

So far that's about what I've heard about both of em. I think I'm leaning more towards the GS500 now, seems like everyone that's had one likes it. Time to really start shopping around. Thanks again for the input from everyone, it's made this stage a lot easier.

Just got back from hitting a couple motorcycle dealers. I had the chance to sit on a bunch of bikes so I've narrowed down some more what I want. Sat on a 500 cruiser (can't remember make/model) it was at a kawi/suzuki place soo....anyway didn't really like it so at least that cruiser is out. I did l...

Thanks again, The main reason I was going for the Ninja 500R over the 250R is because of size. I don't know for sure but I have a feeling I'm going to be squished in a 250. I'm going to a bunch of used motorcycle dealers here in town to check out how the bikes really feel, so we'll see after today. ...

Appreciate the input. I'm planning on buying used since everyone tells me, you'll drop it...so I don't wanna drop a new bike :oops: So far I'm leaning towards the Kawi Ninja 500R. I'm really looking forward to riding. It's so strange seeing 52 horsepower after working with cars for so long. :P but I...

Hey guys, I'd like to start off by throwing out a big thank you to each and every one of you for putting in the time and effort required to help all those who are recently converted motorcyclists. I've been doing a lot of reading lately and I feel proficient enough to start asking questions. Most of...