New biker, way pumped!

[runnerdude]

I'm a new biker, gonna take the course and all that stuff. If I pratice on some of my friends bikes before I start to ride is the Suzuki GSX-R600 gonna be too much? I think that bike is hawt and wanna save my money for something that will last me quite awhile. Also to not make this thread so cookie cutter where are your favorite places to ride? In advance thanks and sorry if these threads have come up before.

[Shorts]

Mmmm, there are better starter bikes. Read the beginnger stickies.


As for spending money dishin' cash for a first bike, you should get what you paid for it when you sell it, minus the maintenance and running costs. Essentially, renting your first bike for really cheap. So, can't really use the line "I don't want to spend more to upgrade" cause it doesn't really fly. Ask me how I know

Oh favorite places to ride...the ride up to Oirase Gorge and to Towadako Lake is gorgeous. Rt 102 in Aomori Japan.

[blues2cruise]

Welcome to TMW, runnerdude.

I am partial to Highway 101 on the coast of British Columbia.

Or the Sea to Sky (Squamish/Whistler hwy).

Where are you located?

[loPro]

Welcome to the forums dude! New here myself, some good knowledge getting kicked around here.

Jump in the beginner riders section and read up about beginner bikes. Starting off lower than the gsx-r is smarter and you will learn more about riding as a whole.

I used to think I would start out with the same kind of bike until I read up, learned from other and got smarter.

[totalmotorcycle]

I'll agree with everyone above. A GSXR is not a bike for a new rider... But I'm definately not saying it's a bad bike at all, just you have LOTS of time to get there and have a lot of fun along the way with smaller bikes.

One of my first bikes, a CB400T (398cc Parallel Twin), now there is a bike that still brings a big smile to my face today even though I sold it years ago. Small, light, fun, nimble, could even ride on sidewalks and lawns with it...(not that I did of course). Oh wait, I still ride on sidewalks!

Yes, small bikes will make your learning curve steeper and you'll have a lot of fun. It's 101% worth it in everyway and because small bikes are ALWAYS in demand with new riders, you could actually make a profit owning it to put towards that next bike! LOL. I just purchased my 6th bike, my first new one, after riding for 14 years. I've rode many bikes, big and small and you know what I bought? A 650cc. Sometimes, it's not the size of the engine, but the size of the smile it brings... (umm, is that too cheezy of a line?!?)

Look for a bike 500cc or under for a sporty standard or 650cc or under for a cruiser and you'll do fine kido.

Mike

[Scoutmedic]

Be sure to visit the Beginner's Guide. There are also stickies and the Learn To Ride A Motorcycle page which is now downloadable in PDF format (Created and maintained by Dragonhawk).

[sunshine229]

Hello and welcome! I am glad you are starting out on the right foot by taking the MSF course. I always recommend that people do not ride at all before taking the course for a few reasons. You don't want to develop bad habits, plus when you start the course you don't just jump on the bike and ride down the street. They will actually start you with some beginner stuff long before hitting the road. Just food for thought!

Enjoy chatting on the boards and I look forward to hearing about your first rides once you have your license!

Andrea

[Fast Eddy B]

Bikes RAWK!

I'd recommend starting on something really crappy and small. IN the UK they train you to perform all your riding systems on a 125cc bike. It's terrible! But it's worth it!.

Then a 500cc Honda ain't so bad, then a 600cc CBR ain't so bad, then a 1000cc Ducati....wait, no that's too much.....

you get the idea.

Best road? The one I haven't found yet...