Thread: new to the sportbike world...

Roadsofa, I partly agree with what you are saying, however, didn't you just recently ask about modulating the throttle of a 1k gixxer?? Obvioulsy you feel the need to tame the beast, so say a 1k isn't a bad bike for a noob, when even you (a seasoned rider) wants to tame the throttle??

Laydlow, Congrats!! 'Hope it treats you well. I know you'll love the handling. As I mentioned, if I wasn't ruined for torque, I'd prefer the agility of the middleweight, which most concede can't be equalled in handling. 'Wish you many decades of fun.

Get the pants if you can afford to. Even if it's just some kevlar jeans. Denim provides just about NO abrasion resistance. And road-rash sucks. :p

Well it's raining now with snow on the way....I love Kansas!! I was looking into attending one of the CLASS schools, I think that's what it was. There aren't a lot of options around here, but it seems like they had one session at Heartland Park in Topeka. I just think it's great knowledge and a great chance to improve the abilities. I attended the SMART course when I bought my cruiser because it had been a few years and it...

i didnt buy the one that you could smell antifreeze lol... thats why i asked about it, because it didnt seem normal. but ya i am extremely happy with this bike so far, and i cant wait to take the saftey course next weekend!!

I wouldn't take any helmet that is used. Never know what they have done to it or what was in their hair. Would also suggest going to the track after taking the MSF class. You will learn alot from novice track days and it is alot safer!

If your coming off a cruiser and have ridden a year or two then I think an R6 would be ok for a first sportbike. Also check out the SV650. Great bikes to start on and you shouldn't get bored with it for a year or two, if ever. They are also easy to find used and normally not terribly expensive, and have a huge aftermarket.

Quote: Originally Posted by fast1 Smaller than a 600????? Yes, why? Is that unheard of? Most start off on a 500 or smaller.

Quote: Originally Posted by Painzer We're not trying to flame, just trying to help you out. You're not the first person that's come on here wanting a 600r or higher as a first bike... Wasnt your first bike an R6 too?

just postin up my hit here to subscribe to this, here we go again!!!