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06-22-2004, 09:22 PM
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| Newbie Joined: Jun 2004
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|  my first bike whatz up, i've really been thinking of getting a bike for the first time. i am 6ft about 200lbs...i was researching the suzuki gsx r750 as being my first bike...i am 30 years old and have calm down from the race syndrome. would this bike be a good choice for me?
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06-22-2004, 09:30 PM
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| Throttle Jockey   Joined: Apr 2004
Bike: '05 Boulevard C50
Location: Central Kentucky
Posts: 3,208
| Re: my first bike Quote:
__________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create | |
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06-22-2004, 09:49 PM
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| Tater Salad   Joined: Jun 2004
Bike: 1999 TL1000R
Location: NorCal
Posts: 1,926
| Don't sweat it.... as long as you've taken a MSF course, you should be fine. Also helps to have a safe experienced rider kinda take you under their wing to help you practice technique and decision making. But remember even the most level headed sportbike rider get the itch to crack the throttle every now and again. Get more experience before you scratch that itch.
__________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness   |
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06-23-2004, 07:16 AM
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| Administrator   Joined: Sep 2003
Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue)
Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada
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| Whatever your size, whatever you age a Gixxer (of any size) is NOT a good choice for a first bike. Period. Too much power, too much torque linked to that hair-trigger throttle.
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06-23-2004, 07:56 AM
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| Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004
Bike: '05 Boulevard C50
Location: Central Kentucky
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| Re: your thoughz Quote:
__________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create | |
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then what is the best beginner bike do you suggest?
