Don't feel bad I was only 7 at the time . Its amazing some of the stuff that you remember.

 

yeap, OP is right on point w the theory. I work with SO many service emmbers that feel like they're invincible. Can't say I blame them. My guy's planning on a bike when he gets home. Scares the crap outta me bc he's never ridden and I can't convince him right now that a GSXR600 isn't the way to go for a firsty. I have a few mos left to do so. :P
I see this so much, buys (well, girls too) and their toys!

Although, I think saying it's "more dangerous than combat" is a bit of a stretch

 

well a 600 isnt a bad first bike. Its just what type of mind set that the first time rider has. i started on a 600 but i also had the mind set that i dint want to die

 

Like firstninja said it really depends on the person. My first bike ever was a 636. I had done a little riding before and was in all honesty a little worried about starting off with it. However I was very careful and really got to know my bike well before I started exploring the bikes potential. On the flip side I have met some people who didn't belong on a bike at all!

 

Yeah my first bike was a 600 as well. I'm still riding a 600 (well, 636). Anything more than that and I would probably kill myself.