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the EX-500 is a great first bike.

getting sweaty is just what comes with the territory. IT's part of riding and gearing up in hot weather (at least for those of us who do it). Aside from everything else that's been said, one thing I can add is look into a lid that you can removed the pads and wash them.

That way you can take away ...

with a large head you might be able to find out really good deals on closeouts (cause they always seem to have more of the really small and really BIG helmets available).

What Shoei version fit you well by the way?

In my three seasons of riding all I know is, I don't have ENOUGH...

I've seen stitching issues with those gloves, and I wouldn't buy anything that didn't have a guantlet, but if you like them...

I had some Icon stuff, and I think their products have gotten better. I had an old Aliance helmet which was horrible, and I thought their armor vest was cheap. However I have the Pursuit jacket which is quite good, and I have the leg armor which I think is a good product as well. However the leg ...

Ryan,

I just took the class at Prince George's Community College. It's Thursday or Friday from 5pm-9pm, then Saturday and Sunday from 7:30-4pm or so. Good class. I called about 2 weeks in advance and got in. Only downside, it costs about $300, compared to MoCo or Frederick where its $175. Good ...

2006 Ninja 500r - 1 season about 4000-5000 miles
currently on a 2005 Honda F4i

I started off on a 2006 Ninja 500, I ride an F4i now.

Questions...? I'll be happy to answer them.

Supersports have the ability to simply destroy you if you make even the slightest mistakes.

That's why for sportbikes ideally you start off on either a 250 or the 500's, to hone your skills. (ie ...

Just about everything I am reading about them has dealers flying off the shelves, marking them up, and can't keep them in stock.

gonna be bike of the year.