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Beginner Bikes
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I dont think it matters about the size.. My first bike is my 03 zx6r, which I have only had for two weeks now.. I do however ride a motocross bike.. I think that if I would of bought the bike 15 years ago it would of killed me by now.. I figure it took me this long to learn to respect the bike and what it is capable of.. Now that Im 35 Im not in a big hurry to see what it can do and just want to enjoy the ride.. Dont get me wrong, I do get on it and play but I also try to stay within my limits.. Safe riding.. Chris..
RE: Beginner Bikes
Congrats BIG V in your experience. Stay safe.
ORIGINAL: BIG V
i guess ur right dragon but i really did not learn anything on it i knew how to ride before i got it on dirt and street bikes in italy and i did not have a licsence or insurance when i got it my dad plated it for me and i sold it after three months because i knew i was going to die
but that is too long of a story my 10 i really consider my first bike becuase this i really ride it the best that i can and leagaly LOL
i guess ur right dragon but i really did not learn anything on it i knew how to ride before i got it on dirt and street bikes in italy and i did not have a licsence or insurance when i got it my dad plated it for me and i sold it after three months because i knew i was going to die
but that is too long of a story my 10 i really consider my first bike becuase this i really ride it the best that i can and leagaly LOL
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Joined: Nov 2005
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RE: Beginner Bikes
ORIGINAL: Zwild_m30
I dont think it matters about the size.. My first bike is my 03 zx6r, which I have only had for two weeks now.. I do however ride a motocross bike.. I think that if I would of bought the bike 15 years ago it would of killed me by now.. I figure it took me this long to learn to respect the bike and what it is capable of.. Now that Im 35 Im not in a big hurry to see what it can do and just want to enjoy the ride.. Dont get me wrong, I do get on it and play but I also try to stay within my limits.. Safe riding.. Chris..
I dont think it matters about the size.. My first bike is my 03 zx6r, which I have only had for two weeks now.. I do however ride a motocross bike.. I think that if I would of bought the bike 15 years ago it would of killed me by now.. I figure it took me this long to learn to respect the bike and what it is capable of.. Now that Im 35 Im not in a big hurry to see what it can do and just want to enjoy the ride.. Dont get me wrong, I do get on it and play but I also try to stay within my limits.. Safe riding.. Chris..
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 14
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i am actuly on my first bike a zx6r its cool was thinking about starting with a 1000 but i am glad i started with the 600 but now i want something bigger i would like a 750 but i like kawasaki ninjas and thay dont have one that lloks good...i guess that shouldent matter but lets face it if i am paying for it it better look good too so the next thing up is a 1000 i was going to see if i could handel it by riding my cuz zx9r but if i am not ready i was going to get a 636
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 14
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i am actuly on my first bike a zx6r its cool was thinking about starting with a 1000 but i am glad i started with the 600 but now i want something bigger i would like a 750 but i like kawasaki ninjas and thay dont have one that lloks good...i guess that shouldent matter but lets face it if i am paying for it it better look good too so the next thing up is a 1000 i was going to see if i could handel it by riding my cuz zx9r but if i am not ready i was going to get a 636
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 95
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I started on my Dads 1995 Ninja 250, and now have my own Ninja 250. I like the bike a lot. Yea, it could use more power, but it's still faster than most cars I deal with on the streets. I'm glad I didn't start with something bigger. I'd be too afraid to ride it for fear of dropping it and doing more damage than a 250 is worth!
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 138
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As a total newbie, I'm starting out with the 250. I have some hearing problems (though not 'impaired' by legal standards) that affect my sense of balance, and after going to some stealerships, taking the course the first time around, and straddling any bike that someone will let me, it's what I feel most comfortable with, starting out at least. I have a couple of friends pushing me to get on a faster/heavier bike... <shudder> I'm a 'bikeling' right now, jeez. Wish me luck!
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Joined: Jan 2007
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I started on a 1972 dt80 yamaha when I was 4 years old. I started my wife (ex-wife now) on a brand spanking new 06 ninja 650r. I taught her to ride a honda 300ex quad 1st. That got her used to shifting, she does great on the ninja. Being new it didn't have much power... as her skill level grows so does the bikes power as it is breaking in. Worked out very well and she loves the bike.
