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New girl
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:49 am
by silviasxy
Ok, so I don't have a bike yet, but after the Nopi Nationals I'll be gettin one.
GSXR600
Just tryin to learn as much as I can right now!
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:38 am
by younggun
hello, welcome to the forums
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:53 am
by jonnythan
Howdy!
Take the MSF course!
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:45 am
by sharpmagna
In best Joey voice, "How you doing...?"
Welcome to the forums!
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:21 am
by totalmotorcycle
silviasxy!
I know you will find the forums very helpful, friendly and useful in your quest for motorcycle knowledge.
Don't forget we also have a great Ladies Lounge too.
Mike.
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:48 pm
by VermilionX
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:51 am
by silviasxy
There's an MSF class at the college I went to for a little while, so I will definitely get into that.
I have heard that a 600RR would be a good bike to learn on, but there are a lot of local Yamahas that are pretty affordable...I just need something that would be good for a first timer.
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:57 am
by VermilionX
silviasxy wrote:There's an MSF class at the college I went to for a little while, so I will definitely get into that.
I have heard that a 600RR would be a good bike to learn on, but there are a lot of local Yamahas that are pretty affordable...I just need something that would be good for a first timer.
the 600RR is not an ideal newbie bike.
some people even stay on the 600cc class. it's already a great bike for both the streets and race track.
anyway... good luck to you whatever you decide.
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:04 am
by totalmotorcycle
silviasxy wrote:There's an MSF class at the college I went to for a little while, so I will definitely get into that.
I have heard that a 600RR would be a good bike to learn on, but there are a lot of local Yamahas that are pretty affordable...I just need something that would be good for a first timer.
Taking the MSF Class: GREAT idea
Getting a 600RR to learn on: BAD idea
You'll hear it from anyone who really cares about you not to get a 600cc or larger sportbike as your first bike. The engine sounds small, but the power to weight ratio is HUGE. If you love the look of a 600cc sportbike, get the Suzuki GS500F. Even at 500cc I'd call it an "Advanced trainer" but then some people stick and love the 250-500cc class for years. As VermilionX suggested, a 600RR is not an ideal newbie bike, but would make an "ok" 2nd or great 3rd+ bike if that's what you want.
Mike.
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:44 am
by silviasxy
Thanks for the help...this is just going by what a few ppl have told me. I don't want anything too fast for a first bike.