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Originally Posted by TCAT
Thanks a ton for the great advice and in depth reply. I really appreciate it! I will do just that, take a course, or several courses to et accustomed to riding, as well as riding in various situations. I will also be sure to purchase a bike that will suit me well for years to come that I know I'll still enjoy regardless of experience.
You are so right, as it's impossible to predict all driving situations no matter what. There is always an element of surprise, and all we can do is be alert, and try to always have a plan B, C, etc. if need be. I'm sure I'll have many scary situations riding will come out of nowhere, and I'll have to deal with it. It's nerve racking to be put in situations like that, but at the and time, the reward of riding a motorcycle and the amazing feeling it will provide will likely be worth it. If its not, then I obviously won't ride anymore. I'll never know until I take some classes, and get out there and ride  . I'm looking forward to it though.
Thanks again for the great info., and congrats on the Gixxer   . Any pics of the bike?! |
Hey man, really glad your taking the advice!
Youll honestly love riding man, its a feeling like no other! As for the gixxer, it at the dealer until the weather gets better here, I lost my phone two weeks ago, so once I go back to see her, Ill snap a few pics and post em up here. Going to mod that one too lol
Once you do your courses and get used to riding. I honestly encourage shopping for a while depending on budget. If your going for a used older bike it will be a little tougher to get a feel for it. But riding position vary greatly from bike to bike. I always loved R1s and thought that would be my next bike, but compared to the Gixxer, the R1 feels too wide for my liking. Find the bike that best suits you. The styling of bikes from about 2004 til now still look fresh on the streets so thats something to think about. My 01 Superhawk looks outdated but an 04 R1 looks great, 06 CBR etc. You get where im going with this hopefully. As for 600cc bikes, check out the 2007 GSXR 600s, theyre great, I love the design of an 08 but the prices on those can be a little up there. Ive found 08 600s for about $6500 to 7k here.
You can pick up some good bikes for 4-5k, but 6-7500 and you can get some really clean bikes. Thats in Canada by the way, might even be cheaper in the States
Goodluck man and keep us posted on all of it!