new rider wanting a bike i wont get board with

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nsmit371 · #1 Unread post by **nsmit371** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:52 pm

i took my safty class and passed and now i have my M iv been around bikes all my life my dad has had one sence i was little and now im old enough to get one my self i would not call my self too new to it my dad is very ana to me riding like il just do dumb stuff on it but having that pounded into my head make me more cautious to riding.

now iv been looking into late model('97-'00) CBR's6's and ZX-6's iv been reading that their not to bad to start off with if your not gona be dumb on them i just wanted to know what you guys have to say about that
thanks

Skel3tor1 · #2 Unread post by **Skel3tor1** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:10 pm

Heh, overall the opinion I get from the boards here is that if you are starting out to try to stay at or under 600cc. I used to ride a 750 but that was 6 years ago (and that was after riding around on a 250). Going along with my better judgement, I decided to get my riding skills polished on a 250.

Overall, just give it some thought and go out and get what you decide on. I'm sure you'll get more opinions from fellow bikers as well on your thread.

Sev · #3 Unread post by **Sev** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:30 pm

Ninja500
SV650
GS500

Brilliant starter bikes for the sport biker in you.

It's your first bike, not your last one.

#4 Unread post by **Skier** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:42 pm

nsmit371 wrote:i took my safty class and passed and now i have my M iv been around bikes all my life my dad has had one sence i was little and now im old enough to get one my self i would not call my self too new to it my dad is very ana to me riding like il just do dumb stuff on it but having that pounded into my head make me more cautious to riding.

now iv been looking into late model('97-'00) CBR's6's and ZX-6's iv been reading that their not to bad to start off with if your not gona be dumb on them i just wanted to know what you guys have to say about that
thanks

The vast majority of riders I personally know had that same attitude when starting and all of them dump their bikes early and often, leading to expensive repairs for both the bike and rider. Start with a bike with "low" horsepower (the SV650's output is at the top end for a beginner, IMO) and move up from there.

Remember: It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.

You also get added benefits of lower initial purchase price, cheaper repairs and cheaper insurance.

nsmit371 · #5 Unread post by **nsmit371** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:12 pm

i also plan on taking small trips to my dads in Ohio where i live in wisconsin cause i cant think of any thing nicer then riding with your father lol corny but my friend has a Ninja 500r and i looked at the stats of it and rated at 50hP and a top speed around 120 now i dont wana get the same bike but i also dont want to get a lesser bike and hes never taken a class he just went out n bought it

but thanks for the ideas im look for something over 50hP but not over like 70-80hP like iv been told when you get on n get your blance you just want to hammer on the throutle a few times but like on anoth reply better to have a slow bike to go fast on rether then a fast bike to go slow on i would prob be scard to go over Hwy speeds the first few weeks i owned it but i live in this hills (bluffs of weastern wisconsin) and i want a good bike to handel the tight twistie roads at a good speed of 60 on a 55

just post thanks!!

m1a1dvr · #6 Unread post by **m1a1dvr** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:13 pm

I have a GS500F. I love that bike. I would recomend it to anybody that is just starting out. I dont think you will get bored with it. I can make it go pretty fast in a streight line but when I get into corners it becomes clear that I have alot to learn. I am thinking about learning to ride mine to its potential before I step up to a 600.

nsmit371 · #7 Unread post by **nsmit371** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:20 pm

like i said turning at a good speed will be better then goin fast in a stright line and not being able to courner but you guys know more then me!!

#8 Unread post by **Skier** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:30 pm

Cornering is going to be 90% rider and 10% bike. Proper technique will make you faster than a poor rider on the best motorcycle out there. Except in the straights, where any monkey can wrench on the throttle and go fast, but that gets old exceptionally fast.

black mariah · Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:07 pm

Skier wrote:Cornering is going to be 90% rider and 10% bike. Proper technique will make you faster than a poor rider on the best motorcycle out there. Except in the straights, where any monkey can wrench on the throttle and go fast, but that gets old exceptionally fast.

If you think that's true, you need to research the fine art of the shift point.

Shorts · #10 Unread post by **Shorts** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:30 pm

shift: Monkeys can do that too.

The problem with monkeys is that they get poo on everything.

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