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panda · #1 Unread post by **panda** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:51 pm

I was talking to a salesman at the yamaha dealership and was asking
about some of the bikes and i know some of my friends mentioned the
yamaha r6s to me and i was kinda iffy when i looked up its specs and saw
128 hp so i decieded to check out some of the other dealers in the area
and ended up looking at the ninja 250r which when i talked to my one responsible friend recomended it for a bike... but at the dealerships and on
the forums ive heard revs and low, mid, and high range used...

i guessing that low, mid, and high range is used to describe the hp and
the cc of the bike but what do revs mean? does this have to do with shifting?
when slowing down do you have to down shift while slowing or do it all at
once at the light? i have many questions (alot that cant be remebered because i didnt write them down at the dealerships) but im sure through
discussion they will be answered

Brackstone · Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:02 pm

Hey Panda,

First thing I would reccomend is taking an MSF course, they will train you on their motorcycle. Plus in most states if you pass you get your license too! They will teach you how to downshift when coming to a stop and all the other basic skills you know to use a motorcycle proficiently.

Lastly when people say "low, mid, and high are used" I'm sure they are talking about RPMs but I'm not sure in what context. My first bike was a Ninja 250 and I can tell you that you will shift pretty often. But there is useable power at all RPMs.

Don't listen to your friend that told you an r6 was a good bike, he's wrong. Start on a 250 ride it for a year then upgrade.

panda · #3 Unread post by **panda** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:19 pm

thank you and yes i was planning on taking a MSF course and
obtaining my license that way and does anyone know how long a MSF course lasts or does that vary from state to state?

Brackstone · Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:24 pm

panda wrote: thank you and yes i was planning on taking a MSF course and
obtaining my license that way and does anyone know how long a MSF course lasts or does that vary from state to state?

http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx?state=FL

That should have all the information for you there.

Amdonim · #5 Unread post by **Amdonim** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:29 am

panda wrote: thank you and yes i was planning on taking a MSF course and
obtaining my license that way and does anyone know how long a MSF course lasts or does that vary from state to state?

When I took it, it was bookwork on a Friday night and a written test, then riding all day Saturday and Sunday from sun-up to sun-down.

havegunjoe · Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:34 am

Panda, first thing is learn about punctuation and use of capital letters at the beginning of sentences. It makes reading your posts easier for everyone. Second after taking the MSF course some of your questions will be answered but not all. Now you can do some research and ask questions.

Brackstone · Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:12 am

havegunjoe wrote:Panda, first thing is learn about punctuation and use of capital letters at the beginning of sentences. It makes reading your posts easier for everyone. Second after taking the MSF course some of your questions will be answered but not all. Now you can do some research and ask questions.

Yes put good grammar before learning how to use a motorcycle properly. You're an "O Ring" joe.

I welcome everyone to these forums regardless of how profiencent they are with the english language. I'd rather have someone on here spelling words improperly and in all caps as long as we can help, especially if it's a new rider with advice.

You don't speak for everyone on here.

Amdonim · #8 Unread post by **Amdonim** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:50 am

havegunjoe wrote:punctuation and use of capital letters

havegunjoe wrote:use of capital letters

DEMOCRACY IS 2 WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR DINNER.
LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.

I found this ironic.