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metalhead0216 · Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:52 pm

I rode a bike for the first time the other day (wich i had just bought)and dropped it not 10 min after getting on it its a 2001 kawasaki zr7s with 14000 miles on it i paid 2,600 for it was that a good deal and is this a good begginer bike

#2 Unread post by **Wrider** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:20 pm

What kind of condition is it in? If it's in good condition it was a good deal.

As for whether or not it is a good beginner bike, that answer is a definite no.
First of all, take the MSF class. Second, either put that bike to the side or sell it. Then buy yourself a bike with less power and protective gear.

Most of us around here recommend 500cc sportbikes for first bikes. Bikes such as the Ninja 500, the GS500, etc. That kawi has quite a bit of power and very powerful brakes.

Other than that though, welcome to the site, and best of luck starting out.

If you have any questions feel free to ask us all!
Wrider

metalhead0216 · Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:48 pm

well thanks for the info makes me feel a lot worse but thanks as for selling it thats not an optoin as i cut it close buying it in the first place it was in perfect condition untill i over shot a turn and layed it down mesed up the front a little

Johnj · #4 Unread post by **Johnj** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:14 am

So let's see if I have a grasp on the problem. You just started riding, you bought a Kawasaki ZR7S, which you crashed because you don't have the skill set to safely ride it. Did I leave anything out?

Good luck.

Brackstone · Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:13 am

metalhead0216 wrote:well thanks for the info makes me feel a lot worse but thanks as for selling it thats not an optoin as i cut it close buying it in the first place it was in perfect condition untill i over shot a turn and layed it down mesed up the front a little

Well why did you ask if it was a good beginner bike if you had no intention of selling it? You might as well just kept on riding it anyway

Loonette · #6 Unread post by **Loonette** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:32 am

Brackstone wrote:
metalhead0216 wrote:well thanks for the info makes me feel a lot worse but thanks as for selling it thats not an optoin as i cut it close buying it in the first place it was in perfect condition untill i over shot a turn and layed it down mesed up the front a little
Well why did you ask if it was a good beginner bike if you had no intention of selling it? You might as well just kept on riding it anyway

My question as well. Sorry if it offends, but folks who buy huge bikes with no experience and THEN ask if it's OK, in my opinion shouldn't be on the road at all. It takes some amount of forethought, maturity, and proper training to become a good rider. Without those elements, any sized bike could take you out. Wise up and research a bit before going on your next ride. The two questions you asked should have been asked and contemplated BEFORE you bought the bike. I know that doesn't help you much now, but perhaps it will provide a learning experience from which you can draw upon in the future. Good luck.

Loonette

#7 Unread post by **Wrider** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:59 am

I think he realizes he made a mistake. Honestly though metalhead, if you can sell it for more than you bought it (definite possibility even with the scratches) then go and get yourself a 250 or 500 and learn to ride first... Everyone that I know that actually knows how to RIDE and not just twist the wrist learned how to ride on a smaller bike THEN went bigger (and this includes one friend that owns and rides a Hayabusa).
Wrider

Thumper · #8 Unread post by **Thumper** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:43 am

metalhead0216 wrote:well thanks for the info makes me feel a lot worse but thanks as for selling it thats not an optoin as i cut it close buying it in the first place it was in perfect condition untill i over shot a turn and layed it down mesed up the front a little

Selling is always an option. There are lots of options:

You can keep the bike and increase your odds of winding up dead;
You can sell it and get a more newby-friendly bike and increase your odds of not becoming a statistic;
You can park the bike and figure out a way to keep it while you get yourself a more newby friendly ride.

It's just not a good starter bike, and nothing anyone can tell you will make it a good starter bike. You lose nothing but time by trying to sell it, and everything to gain.

metalhead0216 · Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:25 pm

i know asking if its a good begginer bike is a stupid question but i knda just jumped into this with no research at all me and my friends wich only one of them has ever riden a bike went to look at bikes and they tell me this deal is good and doesnt come around often so i bought it a little stupid i know now i wasnt inormed that it was very diffecult to ride a bike hats off to all who do know how ty for the responce

jstark47 · #10 Unread post by **jstark47** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:48 pm

metalhead- so like you said you kinda backed into this. Folks here don't want to see you hurt or dead, we also don't want to see you turned off to riding 'cause you didn't start with the right bike. Like Wrider said, if you haven't taken a MSF course, take one. The good thing with MSF is they will put you on a easy bike to learn on - they will build your skills up and your confidence. (plus if you drop the bike - it's someone else's bike!

) Suggest you park the zr7s until you can take the course, assuming you haven't already.