GSX-R600... not so much. Dirt biking and flying have about as much to do with riding a street bike as apples do with oranges. They're both fruit, but that's about the extent. Things that you're supposed to do on a dirtbike will get you bucked off on the street and vice-versa.FlyGrrl wrote:Aloha!
It's been two years in the making and I'm finally committed to one of those AB Safety Council courses in August; p.s. I'm super pumped about finally getting a bike!
It kinda sucks though from what I'm reading that my bike of choice (GSX-R 600) might be a bit much for me to handle as a beginner. I'm 5'8" ish, have some dirt-biking experience in the Okanagan, and fly planes...what do you think? Will I be able to handle it?
I'm hoping once I get back to e-town at the end of summer I might be able to link up with an experienced rider to show me really how to ride! I'm not in it to be stupid, I just want my "Top Gun" moment riding to the airport...lol
Thoughts? Comments? Queries on life?
That being said dirt bike experience will help somewhat.
Honestly, look at it this way - you're very likely to drop your first bike, do you really want to drop a new GSX-R600? Remember this is also a bike that will not forgive the mistakes you're bound to make while learning to ride. Whack the throttle a little too hard, or yank on the brakes and you're in for a tumble.