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**Clint** · 04-06-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 4W4K3

If he had prior experience driving track cars....

Wouldn't be his first, then, would it?

4W4K3 · 04-06-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Wouldn't be his first, then, would it?

But you can't get your license without ever driving a car. And you can't own a car at 16...so there is NO way it's technically his "first" car to drive or won! lmao.

but i digress, you are right.

kickinit0486 · 04-08-2006, 04:27 PM

i dont understand why you guys are all so against a 600 for a first bike most of the people i have talked to that has been there first bike and are now awesome riders

**Freakinout** · 04-08-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kickinit0486

i dont understand why you guys are all so against a 600 for a first bike most of the people i have talked to that has been there first bike and are now awesome riders

Because those bikes are super sensitive to input. They are incredibly fast and powerful, and its easy to get into a lot of trouble with them. (easier than with a smaller bike.) 600s also cost more to buy, and to insure.

Start with a less powerful bike, move up after you've got thousands and thousands of miles under your belt.

**Clint** · 04-08-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kickinit0486

and are now awesome riders

Somehow I doubt you know what an awesome rider is. Being able to wheelie does not a skilled rider make.

**Freakinout** · 04-08-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Somehow I doubt you know what an awesome rider is. Being able to wheelie does not a skilled rider make.

+1

**Freakinout** · 04-08-2006, 09:51 PM

Corners are the keys to having skills. Not only corner speed, but every aspect about going into a corner, and coming out of a corner is part of it.

Going fast in a straight line, and popping wheelies is not a "skill". Its just childish behavior.

RampageRider · 04-08-2006, 10:17 PM

I had two teenage kids come into the dealership today wanting GSXR750 for their first bike, and the parents had no problem letting them have one. But we were sold out and I'm happy to say they may live another day. To much bike for a teenager to start off on as a first bike.

MagnumForce · 04-09-2006, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kickinit0486

i dont understand why you guys are all so against a 600 for a first bike most of the people i have talked to that has been there first bike and are now awesome riders

Wow! These people must be MotoGP material, eh? NOT!!!

If you seriously believe that a 600 supersport made these people "awesome riders," may I suggest you cut down on the kool aid and read what people here have to say. Frankly, it gets really old when someone comes in saying they want to get a 600cc bike when this topic has already been beaten to death. I hope you weren't expecting people to offer glowing comments like "Oh, you're so cool!" You sure won't get those comments from me. I suppose you know how to use the search function, don't you? Give it a try. There's more sound advice than you can shake a stick at. You can start with "beginner bike" or "starter bike" as your search words.

Oh yeah, you haven't made it known yet if you intend on taking a MSF Basic Rider Course or not. If you really want to get a good start on riding motorcycles, this class is highly recommended.

**Clint** · 04-09-2006, 10:56 AM

Hehe. How do you really feel?

GIXXER-Mike · 04-10-2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kickinit0486

i dont understand why you guys are all so against a 600 for a first bike most of the people i have talked to that has been there first bike and are now awesome riders

Dems fightin' words....

!

4W4K3 · 04-10-2006, 03:50 PM

Had a kid in my class today who noticed I was looking at bikes online.

He lead me to http://www.sportbikez.net/ and showed me all these GSXR's, Buell's, and Ducati's.

Told me he was getting a GSXR-600 this summer, and the 2006 version too. It'll be his first bike.

I tried telling him it was too fast, and to start out on something like a GS500 Suzuki (cuz' he's dead set on Suzuki). But he was convinced they are too small for him, and too ugly.

JoelAZ · 04-10-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kickinit0486

i dont understand why you guys are all so against a 600 for a first bike...

The average lifespan of a sportbike rider is 45 days from purchase of the bike. Because there are people who live a lot longer then that, that means a lot do not even reach that number.

4W4K3 · 04-10-2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

All you can do is point him in the right direction

If he's too stupid to listen you can at least know in your heart that you tried. You seem to have some common sense and have a great bike picked for your first bike. Let us know when you get it

Have the squid drop by here and do some reading. Please don't have him post a question without doing a search first

Yes, hopefully when he goes to the dealer and gets one they will be out.

He is a registered Army Ranger and is going into basic training soon, so maybe in all that time away he will get bored and learn about a good first bike on websites like these. I told him to join a forum, at least to find a few riding buddies at the least...

GIXXER-Mike · 04-10-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelAZ

The average lifespan of a sportbike rider is 45 days from purchase of the bike. Because there are people who live a lot longer then that, that means a lot do not even reach that number.

Where in the WORLD did u get that???????

MagnumForce · 04-10-2006, 11:29 PM

Hmm... I wonder where that puts a rider who owns both a sportbike and cruiser at?

ematheus · 04-11-2006, 02:05 PM

Being fast on a straight is not that easy either!!! I went to a drag strip last Friday, and saw a guy on a modified Busa eat it after he passed the 1/4 mile mark. He must have been a newbie. After he passed the 1/4 mile, I saw the break lights come on, and the bike layed down to the left side. He must have hit the rear break too hard and locked it up. Not that there was a reason to hit the breaks at that point - he had half a mile to stop. He went down at 127 mph....... and then up in a helicopter....... didn't look too good....

**Clint** · 04-11-2006, 03:25 PM

Probably the front brake. Locking the rear usually ends up in a highside.

4W4K3 · 04-11-2006, 04:41 PM

From simply watching TV drag racing I notice most people choose to coast and let the wind slow them down. Do they have parachutes for bikes? lmao

ematheus · 04-11-2006, 04:49 PM

Rowdy - you are right!! He ended up tumbling all over the place and so did his bike....
4w4k3 - no parachutes for bikes!! That would instantly make them unstable - the rear end would swing from side to side - if you watch - it does that to cars...

04-08-2006, 09:51 PM	#27 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,612	Corners are the keys to having skills. Not only corner speed, but every aspect about going into a corner, and coming out of a corner is part of it. Going fast in a straight line, and popping wheelies is not a "skill". Its just childish behavior. __________________ Freakinout

04-08-2006, 10:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	I had two teenage kids come into the dealership today wanting GSXR750 for their first bike, and the parents had no problem letting them have one. But we were sold out and I'm happy to say they may live another day. To much bike for a teenager to start off on as a first bike. __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

04-10-2006, 03:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
4W4K3 In Training Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: a car :( Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 149	Had a kid in my class today who noticed I was looking at bikes online. He lead me to http://www.sportbikez.net/ and showed me all these GSXR's, Buell's, and Ducati's. Told me he was getting a GSXR-600 this summer, and the 2006 version too. It'll be his first bike. I tried telling him it was too fast, and to start out on something like a GS500 Suzuki (cuz' he's dead set on Suzuki). But he was convinced they are too small for him, and too ugly. __________________ MSF class Get a bike (Vulcan 500) Get licensed Can't wait! Save, save, save... Can I eat your brain?

04-10-2006, 11:29 PM	#36 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Hmm... I wonder where that puts a rider who owns both a sportbike and cruiser at? __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

04-11-2006, 02:05 PM	#37 (permalink)
ematheus Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2004 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 83	Being fast on a straight is not that easy either!!! I went to a drag strip last Friday, and saw a guy on a modified Busa eat it after he passed the 1/4 mile mark. He must have been a newbie. After he passed the 1/4 mile, I saw the break lights come on, and the bike layed down to the left side. He must have hit the rear break too hard and locked it up. Not that there was a reason to hit the breaks at that point - he had half a mile to stop. He went down at 127 mph....... and then up in a helicopter....... didn't look too good.... __________________ '06 GSX-R 1000 K6 '03 V-Star 1100 Classic full mods '02 Trans AM convertible WS6 package (last one they made)

04-08-2006, 04:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
kickinit0486 Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	i dont understand why you guys are all so against a 600 for a first bike most of the people i have talked to that has been there first bike and are now awesome riders

04-11-2006, 04:41 PM	#39 (permalink)
4W4K3 In Training Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: a car :( Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 149	From simply watching TV drag racing I notice most people choose to coast and let the wind slow them down. Do they have parachutes for bikes? lmao __________________ MSF class Get a bike (Vulcan 500) Get licensed Can't wait! Save, save, save... Can I eat your brain?

04-11-2006, 04:49 PM	#40 (permalink)
ematheus Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2004 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 83	Rowdy - you are right!! He ended up tumbling all over the place and so did his bike.... 4w4k3 - no parachutes for bikes!! That would instantly make them unstable - the rear end would swing from side to side - if you watch - it does that to cars... __________________ '06 GSX-R 1000 K6 '03 V-Star 1100 Classic full mods '02 Trans AM convertible WS6 package (last one they made)

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