Hello everybody,my name is ted williams and im 26 years old. Im new to this forum. I just got my first real motorcycle. Its a 2009 kawasaki vulcan custom 900. Ive rode a dirtbike for a few years. but whats everybodys opinion on it. is it too big of a bike for me as my first real motorcycle? i was originally looking at the kawasaki versys. im already signed up for the msf class and getting my jacket and helmet in the next couple weeks.

 

welcome, don't feel bad about the 900 being the first. I just got a 1600 classic for my first.
it seems heavy but after a little practice and a good riding partner giving some good advice, its like a glove. I will also take the class just to be as safe as possible.
Enjoy

 

Agreed on the class, it can be a bit basic, but there is alot of good info and your never too good to learn something. I rode my ZX7 to the class and noticed many things when I jumped off the eliminator and back on the 7, for example, my bike does not turn at all, lol. The vulcan shouldnt be too big for a first, but remember it is heavy, get used to the weight so you dont drop it. Congrats on the ride, good luck in the course, gear up, ride safe, and welcome to KF!

 

I agree with Prom. It sounds like you're on the right track. The fact that you would even ask if the bike is too much for you makes me believe that with some practice you will be fine. Having a good head on your shoulders, is very big asset in motorcycling. You have the dirt bike history, which is more than a lot of new riders have. With the class and proper gear completed, I'm sure that with a little saddle time you'll be just fine on the 900 Vulcan. Remember, the bike will only do what you tell it to do. Get used to the weight as Prom said, and have fun. Welcome.

 

Hey Ted, welcome to the forums. You will be on a much smaller bike in the class, but all the training transfers to whatever you end up riding. Just take it slow, try to gain experience away from traffic first, look through the corners, ride like everyone is out to run you over (because they are) and just gear up and remember its not how fast you get somewhere on a bike, its the trip there and getting home everyday in one piece.

 

welcome to KF

 

Congrats on the new ride and the knowledge to ask and continue to learn. Welcome to KF

 

With this bike you'll never learn to really ride well, but you'll be able to learn to ride adequately for the type of bike that it is.

You need boots and gloves as well as jacket and helmet.

Rob