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pug · 08-28-2004, 01:03 AM

Just wanted to introduce myself because I just found this forum on Google and after reading some of the great post, I think I found a new home. This forum seems very nice and mature over some other forums I visit (mostly computer type forums).

Also I am 22 yrs old in Asheville, NC and thinking about getting a bike for the first time. I have never road one before but was looking at the GSRX-600.

I also noticed a lot of people post about the MSF and I need to find a place around here. Lenior looks about the closest. Any tips, advice, etc would be greatly appreciated.[/code]

TL chris · 08-28-2004, 01:14 AM

http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2294

Read the links. They point the right way. Since this topic has been discussed waaaaaaayyyyy too many times already, read through the forums more. You'll be surprised at how deadly the 600cc sportbike can be in the wrong (inexperienced) hands.

pug · 08-28-2004, 01:21 AM

Just reading that now....

Wondering what I should do now

TL chris · 08-28-2004, 01:31 AM

Don't buy a GSX-R for your first bike. It's too expensive on insurance for a new rider and very unforgiving to newbies. Make one mistake on that bike, and you could pay very dearly for it. Most people around here would recommend a GS500F. It's a lighweight sportbike that's great for learning on and comparatively cheap to insure versus the Gixxer line-up.

TL chris · 08-28-2004, 01:32 AM

Oh yeah, almost forgot, take the MSF course ASAP!!!

pug · 08-28-2004, 02:02 AM

Looking into the MSF. I am going to talk to the dealership here and see what they say. Looks like the only one in NC is 5 hrs away. I can't do that

LayinLo · 08-28-2004, 02:17 PM

*hijack*

I had a good friend in infantry school from Ashville NC.

Sorry 'bout the hijack. You have found a good site. Welcome.

**Clint** · 08-29-2004, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pug

This forum seems very nice and mature over some other forums I visit...

Welcome aboard, but don't expect much maturity from this crowd.

We're mostly newbies.

pug · 08-29-2004, 11:54 AM

Well from what I have read you guys treat each other better than most people do on other forums. That's what I meant.

**inspiron** · 08-29-2004, 03:18 PM

Hey pug, welcome! From your avitar, one could get the impression that you belong to the fair sex. If so, you'll enjoy a warm welcome here - when Janis joined a few weeks ago, we set new records for posts in a single day!

Janis · 08-29-2004, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

Hey pug, welcome! From your avitar, one could get the impression that you belong to the fair sex. If so, you'll enjoy a warm welcome here - when Janis joined a few weeks ago, we set new records for posts in a single day!

That was also because of the Italian bit, though

I'm from the land of Ferraris, Ducatis and Valentino Rossi (singular here!)
hehehe

pug!

**inspiron** · 08-29-2004, 03:48 PM

Why don't you mention Maserati and Fiat, Aprilla and Moto Guzzi? Not to mention Espresso, Cappucino, Pasta and Antipasta?

Geez, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!

Sorry Janis ... I guess I need to get some sleep

pug · 08-29-2004, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

Hey pug, welcome! From your avitar, one could get the impression that you belong to the fair sex. If so, you'll enjoy a warm welcome here - when Janis joined a few weeks ago, we set new records for posts in a single day!

The fair sex?

Janis · 08-29-2004, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pug

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Originally Posted by inspiron

Hey pug, welcome! From your avitar, one could get the impression that you belong to the fair sex. If so, you'll enjoy a warm welcome here - when Janis joined a few weeks ago, we set new records for posts in a single day!

The fair sex?

Don't mind him, his brain clouded over as a side effect of living in Switzerland

He meant you're a woman...or at least your avatar shows a female face.
(nice glasses!)

**inspiron** · 08-29-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Janis

Don't mind him, his brain clouded over as a side effect of living in Switzerland

?

?

ROFL

pug · 08-29-2004, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Janis

Don't mind him, his brain clouded over as a side effect of living in Switzerland

He meant you're a woman...or at least your avatar shows a female face.
(nice glasses!)

Nope, I'm male. 22yrs 5'7" 155lbs

I just like this avatar a lot for some reason.

That's me

Janis · 08-29-2004, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pug

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Originally Posted by Janis

Don't mind him, his brain clouded over as a side effect of living in Switzerland

He meant you're a woman...or at least your avatar shows a female face.
(nice glasses!)

Nope, I'm male. 22yrs 5'7" 155lbs

Well, since you're posting your digits, you missed the most important one!

Quote:

I just like this avatar a lot for some reason.

It's a very nice pic indeed.

[Inspiron is committing suicide right now.]

p.s. 22 eh? Call me Auntie Janis

pug · 08-29-2004, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Janis

Well, since you're posting your digits, you missed the most important one!

Quote:

I just like this avatar a lot for some reason.

It's a very nice pic indeed.

[Inspiron is committing suicide right now.]

p.s. 22 eh? Call me Auntie Janis

Why should I call you Auntie? How old are you

Also if you want the digits just ask

Janis · 08-29-2004, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pug

Why should I call you Auntie? How old are you

I lost the count of it, sorry

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Also if you want the digits just ask

I did! Didn't I?

I had a ride with my new gixxer today and...well she's really a lil' beast, I don't think it's a good choice as a first bike. I owned 2 CBR's before and, let me tell you, those new 600's are A LOT different.
(and I'm using half the RMP cause I'm still breaking it in)

pug · 08-29-2004, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Janis

Quote:

Originally Posted by pug

Why should I call you Auntie? How old are you

I lost the count of it, sorry

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Also if you want the digits just ask

I did! Didn't I?

PM me for digits if you really want them. I don't want everyone else knowing

08-28-2004, 01:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
pug Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 259	Newcomer Just wanted to introduce myself because I just found this forum on Google and after reading some of the great post, I think I found a new home. This forum seems very nice and mature over some other forums I visit (mostly computer type forums). Also I am 22 yrs old in Asheville, NC and thinking about getting a bike for the first time. I have never road one before but was looking at the GSRX-600. I also noticed a lot of people post about the MSF and I need to find a place around here. Lenior looks about the closest. Any tips, advice, etc would be greatly appreciated.[/code]

08-28-2004, 01:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2294 Read the links. They point the right way. Since this topic has been discussed waaaaaaayyyyy too many times already, read through the forums more. You'll be surprised at how deadly the 600cc sportbike can be in the wrong (inexperienced) hands. __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

08-28-2004, 01:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Don't buy a GSX-R for your first bike. It's too expensive on insurance for a new rider and very unforgiving to newbies. Make one mistake on that bike, and you could pay very dearly for it. Most people around here would recommend a GS500F. It's a lighweight sportbike that's great for learning on and comparatively cheap to insure versus the Gixxer line-up. __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

08-28-2004, 01:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Oh yeah, almost forgot, take the MSF course ASAP!!! __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

08-29-2004, 03:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,785	Hey pug, welcome! From your avitar, one could get the impression that you belong to the fair sex. If so, you'll enjoy a warm welcome here - when Janis joined a few weeks ago, we set new records for posts in a single day! __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

08-28-2004, 01:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
pug Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 259	Just reading that now.... Wondering what I should do now

08-28-2004, 02:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
pug Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 259	Looking into the MSF. I am going to talk to the dealership here and see what they say. Looks like the only one in NC is 5 hrs away. I can't do that

08-28-2004, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	hijack I had a good friend in infantry school from Ashville NC. Sorry 'bout the hijack. You have found a good site. Welcome.

08-29-2004, 11:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
pug Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 259	Well from what I have read you guys treat each other better than most people do on other forums. That's what I meant.

08-29-2004, 03:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,785	Why don't you mention Maserati and Fiat, Aprilla and Moto Guzzi? Not to mention Espresso, Cappucino, Pasta and Antipasta? Geez, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! Sorry Janis ... I guess I need to get some sleep __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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