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04-09-2006, 08:58 PM
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| In Training   Join Date: Apr 2006
Bike: 2001 Katana
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 146
|  Bob's First Ride!
I finally got a chance to hop on my new bike. FANTASTIC! As many around here knew of me, I hopped on and drove away without any trouble. I rode around my neighborhood all day long, definatly had a great time. The only major problem that arised for me was trying to launch from 2nd gear. The only two times I stalled the bike was when trying to launch from 2nd gear, so if anyone would like to advise me of the RPMs I can comfortably let the clutch loose I would love to know. And here is where the flamming may comence. After I got comfortable with my turnsignals and fun gizmos and buttons to press I decided to open it up. I now understand why many do not advise starting on a 600cc, and up. Atleast I assume this is why. Either way I got to the back of my neighborhood where house havn't been put in yet, turned around dumped the clutch. I have never felt a feeling so great as soon as I tucked in and hit 8grand through the gears. I definatly have to say for the first time ever being on a bike, that was the most comfortable I could have been to start with. Everyone who suggested the Katana to me was right, the throttle response is exactly what I was after, the clutch, the brakes, everything feels right. Definatly a fun time and cannot wait to ride again all day tomarow through the neighborhood. I will admit I am no master and the neighborhood away from cars is where I will stay untill I can feel everything without even thinking about it. |
