i got 2 miles now!

[Britjoe]

GOod deal on the bike BTW, but seriously, the GIXER 1000 is a monster, I got one, Ive been riding since I was 14 yo and Im 40 now, and the thing scares the dodo outa me. the good thing is though, if you got it a a reduced price, perhaps you should pass it on to some one with a little more experiance, install some frame sliders to protect your plastic, best of luck, my gixer thousand through me a unexpected wheelie in third gear at about 80 kph, lots of fun, but what you gonna do?

[VermilionX]

oakhurst is too far from where i live, but thanks for the offer

about passing it on, i dunno about that, and i did already put frame sliders on it.

and about the wheelie, the dealer warned me about it. he says "always lean forward."

i love how this bike looks, i consider myself even more lucky since i already thought about buying a bike years ago, but i only dove into it this year. the older GSXRs doesn't look as good as this one.

this bike looks so good plus it's the perfect color i want.

i didn't buy it bec of it's engine size. i bought it bec of the look and of course the huge discount

if i was just aiming to get the most powerful bike i can get, i'd bought the hayabusa in the store (im stricly a suzuki fan). it was an older model and almost the same price as my bike, but the hayabusa looks too fat. i like my GSXR, it's sleek and stylish.

if the GS500 looked as good this, i would have bought that instead.

[cb360]

I really, really, really hope this works out well for you and I commend you for coming here to get some info. But damn did you ever buy the worst possible starter bike. I appreciate a good deal as much, if not more than the next guy, but this is analogous to a 15 year old learning to drive on a lamborghini or learning to shoot with a machine gun. Sure, it's conceivable that it oculd work out... but that don't make it a good idea. Good luck.

[VermilionX]

i see, so i guess the #1 thing i should worry about is using too much throttle.

i haven't over-throttled my bike yet, but i did the opposite several times already, i stalled it several times on the speed bump here at our condo driveway but i haven't done it for a while now so i guess i improved a little.

im always keeping my hands flat so i can't use a lot of throttle.

the bike moves 8mph on its own already w/o using the throttle. so it only takes me a couple of secs before i reach the corner.

i can manage to go up to 2nd gear, but only for a short time since i slow down way before i reach the corner.

stupid rain! i got no practice today

i wish i could get in a standby list for this Jan. but even if not, they still have a lot of room for Feb on the MSF course near here.

[stock28]

Don't mean to shoot down your confidence but I stand by the fact that it is about the worst choice you could have made for a first bike. Please stay off the roads for a long time for your own safety. I would tell you to put the bike away for a while and get a used bike to learn on. The only problem with that is that by the time you are truely ready to ride it, it will be several years old. Maybe you could sell it for a profit (?) and get a bike more suited to a new rider.

[jmillheiser]

You seriously might want to look into picking up a cheap beater bike to practice on. An Oh "poo poo"! moment on a GS500 is a lot less scary and a lot less likely to turn into a crash than on the Gixxer.

I gaurntee you WILL have an Oh "poo poo"! moment (an oh "poo poo" moment would be along the lines of someone pulling out in front of you in traffic or grabbing a bit too much throttle or brake.)

[VermilionX]

thanks for the warnings. it really makes me even be more careful than i already am.

but this is one thing i can't back down. i just have one thing in mind... "no regrets" i know the risk and im willing to take it.

im not gonna drive reckless but of course other people can get me in an accident. im really worried about other people and not so much about myself since im well aware of my capabilities and won't try anything stupid.

i won't ride in traffic until i finish the MSF course and get my license. i already passed the written exam. although, i might ride to a huge parking lot near hear to practice, but that's only a few blocks away. i can drive slow to get there.

im only gonna use this bike in the side streets. where i work is only 5 miles away from our house. the top speed i'll have will only be 50mph.

i don't intend to take freeways until at least after 1 year of riding and if i feel comfortable enough at high speed riding.

but for sure, before i take the MSF course, the farthest i'll drive is that parking lot i mentioned.

which reminds me, i need to buy that book TechBMW suggested before i go to that parking lot.

[sapaul]

I am going to give you some respect here because you have made up your mind but are also being very carefull and cautious with all these people telling you how you are going to stuff up on this bike. Well, lets you and I make a deal and see if we can't prove them wrong, there has to be an exception to the rule right. Keep practicing the way you are but I would honestly suggest that you start looking for an experianced riding buddy. I will bet there are plenty of guys that will be happy to show a noob how things are done. Believe me in your situation this is the best thing you can do. Reading books and talking on this forum will only get you so far, as will the MSF course. Go find some one sensible to help you and pm me for excersises to do in the condo.

[Britjoe]

good post sapaul

[Toyuzu]

Be very particular about picking that riding budy though! The wrong one might have him riding beyond his ability trying to keep up. A good riding buddy would hang back with him when riding with a group, so he gets to ride at a pace that's comfortable for him. Most experts even recommend NOT riding with other riders until you are confident with your skills.