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ben_there · 10-03-2004, 01:18 PM

Hello everyone. Ben, posting for the first time from the Common(lack of)wealth of Virginia. In the couple of days it has been since I found this forum, I have read non-stop. Tuesday, I will pick up my first motorcycle, an 04 GSXR600 (I know - I'm doomed). I have read the threads and quite honestly, you all have scared the bejesus out of me!!! I think the bike will keep my car good company in the garage and make a nice rack for the jacket and helmet that I bought. The physics of sportbikes never crossed my mind as I contemplated purchasing one, only how many warm days are left up here (just moved from GA) and how much is it going to cost. I look forward to learning more and more from your knowledge and opinions. Thanks. See you on the boards!

<Insert suzuki sportbike motto/battle cry here>
Ben

Madura · 10-03-2004, 02:18 PM

Just take the MSF class, buy and wear gear and go slowly at first. And remember, it's not if, but when you drop your bike.

Oh yea, I was absolutely terrified when I first started riding. I worked maximum security and later bounty hunted in the ghettos and I was never concerned for my safety like when I first started riding. But you get used to it.

jaydog19833 · 10-03-2004, 02:20 PM

That makes me sad that you're just buying yours and I (I live in NY) am just getting ready to put it away for the winter season. Be safe with that monster.

**Louis** · 10-03-2004, 06:25 PM

ben_there

prekarious1 · 10-03-2004, 07:24 PM

welcome, don't be afraid to ask questions. Might just save you some head/heart ache

State · 10-03-2004, 09:15 PM

Sup Ben, Where do you live in VA? I live in the very eastern part of KY and West VA and VA are only about a 30 minute drive for me.

SuzukiGirl1 · 10-04-2004, 09:05 AM

Welcome! You're already ahead of the game if you've been reading and you are scared right now. It's good to have a little bit of fear...it'll keep you in check!

I'm always a bit nervous when I get on my bike...especially when it's been a week or two since I've ridden...

DaMaNP750 · 10-04-2004, 09:06 AM

your gonna have a blast, but not until about 1000 miles or so. Make sure to do that first maintenance, or get it done!!

themeatmanlandry · 10-04-2004, 09:17 AM

LayinLo · 10-04-2004, 01:06 PM

Welcome, ben. Good luck on that GSX-R.

SVZuki · 10-04-2004, 01:10 PM

welcome Ben! you are now home.

themeatmanlandry · 10-04-2004, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVboy84

welcome Ben! you are now home.

You got ESP?? How do you know where he is??

I'm skeptical. Tell me where I am.

LayinLo · 10-04-2004, 01:37 PM

LMAO...

SVZuki · 10-04-2004, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVboy84

welcome Ben! you are now home.

You got ESP?? How do you know where he is??

I'm skeptical. Tell me where I am.

you are in front of the computer, possibly at work.

red7eb · 10-04-2004, 03:21 PM

Hey Ben_there.. have you already Done_that?

red7eb · 10-04-2004, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVboy84

welcome Ben! you are now home.

You got ESP?? How do you know where he is??

I'm skeptical. Tell me where I am.

ben_there · 10-04-2004, 04:19 PM

Thanks for all the welcome and well wishes.

Madura: I am scheduled to take the class at Fort Lee on the 25th. Seems like forever.

Jaydog: I think I am buying mine to put up too. VA gets cold if I remember correctly. I just left Gordon (GA) and they wear shorts 50 weeks out of the year!

State: I am in Richmond.

SuzukiGirl: I have a lot of fear so how far ahead does that put me?

DaMaNP: I bet it will take forever to get 1000 mi. when sitting in parking lots at college football games.

LayinLo: Uncle Sam's Misguided Child! Now that's new. i've never heard a marine say anythign nice to me.

red7: Depends on what "that" is. In this case, NO.

veteq · 10-04-2004, 04:46 PM

Welcome ben_there. You will find that the members of this forum are extremely helpful.

I got my first bike (02 GSX-R600) three months ago. I got it on a Tuesday and sat in the garage until I took the MSF course (5 days later).
I was so new at this that I had to use the owner's manual to start the bike ('

') .
It was a big wake up call to go from the 125cc bikes from the course to the 600.
For a few seconds there, I thought I had made a mistake buying this bike. like I said, only lasted a few seconds.
I put 3000kms on it since and only one scary event to speak of......It took me a month to go over 10,000rpm. Take it easy and enjoy it,,,,,it's a great bike.

TL chris · 10-04-2004, 08:38 PM

Gix-N-8or · 10-04-2004, 09:19 PM

May your wrist find humility and your bike stay on the stickier side. As for being afraid, that only keep you more aware.

Welcome.

10-03-2004, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
ben_there Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Location: VA Posts: 14	New member introduction Hello everyone. Ben, posting for the first time from the Common(lack of)wealth of Virginia. In the couple of days it has been since I found this forum, I have read non-stop. Tuesday, I will pick up my first motorcycle, an 04 GSXR600 (I know - I'm doomed). I have read the threads and quite honestly, you all have scared the bejesus out of me!!! I think the bike will keep my car good company in the garage and make a nice rack for the jacket and helmet that I bought. The physics of sportbikes never crossed my mind as I contemplated purchasing one, only how many warm days are left up here (just moved from GA) and how much is it going to cost. I look forward to learning more and more from your knowledge and opinions. Thanks. See you on the boards! <Insert suzuki sportbike motto/battle cry here> Ben __________________ I was all I can be, now I am just one.

10-03-2004, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Madura Puddle Runner Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Orlandon't Posts: 384	Just take the MSF class, buy and wear gear and go slowly at first. And remember, it's not if, but when you drop your bike. Oh yea, I was absolutely terrified when I first started riding. I worked maximum security and later bounty hunted in the ghettos and I was never concerned for my safety like when I first started riding. But you get used to it. __________________ I said Madura, not Marauder.

10-03-2004, 02:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	That makes me sad that you're just buying yours and I (I live in NY) am just getting ready to put it away for the winter season. Be safe with that monster. __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

10-03-2004, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	ben_there __________________ Louis

10-03-2004, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
prekarious1 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2004 Bike: 02 busa LE Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 879	welcome, don't be afraid to ask questions. Might just save you some head/heart ache __________________ If my busa is so slow in the twisties, why can't you keep up?

10-03-2004, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
State In Training Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Eastern Ky, USA Posts: 100	From Sup Ben, Where do you live in VA? I live in the very eastern part of KY and West VA and VA are only about a 30 minute drive for me. __________________ Take it easy but take it. Woody Guthrie 2001 Bandit S

10-04-2004, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	Welcome! You're already ahead of the game if you've been reading and you are scared right now. It's good to have a little bit of fear...it'll keep you in check! I'm always a bit nervous when I get on my bike...especially when it's been a week or two since I've ridden... __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

10-04-2004, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
DaMaNP750 Third gear and cruising Joined: Aug 2004 Location: STL Posts: 455	your gonna have a blast, but not until about 1000 miles or so. Make sure to do that first maintenance, or get it done!! __________________ 2004 GSX-R750 Black/Yellow MICRON slip on Frame Sliders Fender Eliminator Integrated Euro Taillights A drunk man's words are a sober man's thoughts!

10-04-2004, 09:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	__________________ Go to hell

10-04-2004, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Welcome, ben. Good luck on that GSX-R.

10-04-2004, 01:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
SVZuki Dastardly villain Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: '01 Marauder VZ800, '08 M109R w/LE mods Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 1,624	welcome Ben! you are now home.

10-04-2004, 01:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	LMAO...

10-04-2004, 03:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
red7eb Clutch Cadet Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2001 GSX-R750 Location: Maryland (Howard County) Posts: 935	Hey Ben_there.. have you already Done_that? __________________ *You know he doesn't ride when he asks to ride bch and thinks it's "cute"...***

10-04-2004, 04:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
ben_there Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Location: VA Posts: 14	Thanks for all the welcome and well wishes. Madura: I am scheduled to take the class at Fort Lee on the 25th. Seems like forever. Jaydog: I think I am buying mine to put up too. VA gets cold if I remember correctly. I just left Gordon (GA) and they wear shorts 50 weeks out of the year! State: I am in Richmond. SuzukiGirl: I have a lot of fear so how far ahead does that put me? DaMaNP: I bet it will take forever to get 1000 mi. when sitting in parking lots at college football games. LayinLo: Uncle Sam's Misguided Child! Now that's new. i've never heard a marine say anythign nice to me. red7: Depends on what "that" is. In this case, NO. __________________ I was all I can be, now I am just one.

10-04-2004, 04:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
veteq In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR-600 & 00 Fireblade 929 Location: Toronto Posts: 125	Welcome ben_there. You will find that the members of this forum are extremely helpful. I got my first bike (02 GSX-R600) three months ago. I got it on a Tuesday and sat in the garage until I took the MSF course (5 days later). I was so new at this that I had to use the owner's manual to start the bike ('') . It was a big wake up call to go from the 125cc bikes from the course to the 600. For a few seconds there, I thought I had made a mistake buying this bike. like I said, only lasted a few seconds. I put 3000kms on it since and only one scary event to speak of......It took me a month to go over 10,000rpm. Take it easy and enjoy it,,,,,it's a great bike.

10-04-2004, 08:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	__________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

10-04-2004, 09:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
Gix-N-8or Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 93	May your wrist find humility and your bike stay on the stickier side. As for being afraid, that only keep you more aware. Welcome. __________________ PREVIOUSLY - '04 Gixxer 599cc Yoshimura TRS Full Exhaust system - Race, BMC Air Filter (Race), Power Commander III USB, LP Carbon Fiber Frame Sliders, Intuitive Swingarm Sliders '04 Ducati 749 Dark CURRENTLY - '05 Ducati 749 Dark

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