tell them to take the course for sure, that way they will have a better idea of how they ride, and maybe they can ask the instructors for more "professional" unbiased advice.
Buddies want my advice for bikes, please help me!
A couple of my buddies from high school recently got in contact with me to get my advice on motorcycles. They recently got their learner's and are looking to buy a bike, and are interested in picking up a 600.
I know most people say buy a beater like an EX500, Hawk or one of those other great starter bikes. I started on an F2 and with the BCSC course I had no real problems. But I do not want to give bad advice and then have them hurt themselves.
So far I said buy used because the chances are you are going to drop it at least once. I mentioned the normal 600's, except Sukuzi--mainly because their dependability seems a little suspect from what I have heard.
I told them to check out this site, because the more different opinions they can gather, the better informed they will be. So I hope they will check us out and ask a lot of questions, so you experienced guys can help them out too.
I know most people say buy a beater like an EX500, Hawk or one of those other great starter bikes. I started on an F2 and with the BCSC course I had no real problems. But I do not want to give bad advice and then have them hurt themselves.
So far I said buy used because the chances are you are going to drop it at least once. I mentioned the normal 600's, except Sukuzi--mainly because their dependability seems a little suspect from what I have heard.
I told them to check out this site, because the more different opinions they can gather, the better informed they will be. So I hope they will check us out and ask a lot of questions, so you experienced guys can help them out too.
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A good idea, but I traded the 600 in 3 years ago when I upgraded myself, and there is no way in hell that I will let them try my 929! They only have their learner's so they have not ridden anything just yet.Bluestone said:
I rode that 600 before my course, and I remember how I was at the mercy of the bike, I never felt in control. After the course, it still did not handle as easily as the bikes used by BCSC, but I gradually learned to adapt the skills I learned to my 600, and it served me well.
Thanks for all the input everyone, they are smart guys and I am confident they will make the right decisions.
Bluestone said:
But you just had to go and get the Ninja 6R !!!!!!
DUDES!!!
Man you guys are wussies!!! Brad, which friends from high school want to ride? Anybody I might know? (Brad and I went to junior high school together).
My first bike was my F3. $6,500. Okay bike for me to start on, enough power to keep up with everyone else (which is important because riding isn't fun when you're left behind as my roommate can attest to, she rides a FZR400) and not too much power that I felt intimidated. I rode my F3 with instructions from a friend around the block for 2 hours before taking my course. I even grabbed the throttle really hard once (on purpose, kinda) and I almost let go of the handlebars because it took off so fast, heh, but it sure was fun. I even took my road test on my F3 instead of the bike Action loaned me for the course because I felt more comfortable on my own bike. Anyhow... enough about the F3, I would recommend the R6 as a first bike for anyone. This bike is newer (I think they stated in 98?) and more reliable. This bike stops on a dime and it moves if you even just will it to in your head when you're cornering, okay, maybe not quite, but I swear that is the case. Tee hee!!!
My two cents are totally different than everyone elses. I would say buy a newer bike, but not brand new, and keep that for a few years. If you buy a cheap bike for the first year or two you have to go through the hassle of selling it later, buy a good 600 to start off with you should be good for a few years and can really get to know your bike well. The R6 was PERFECT, new rider or experienced rider, I only sold it because I wanted the ego boost of owning an R1. My girlfriend Michelle had (and still has) a R6 as her first bike, think this is her third year or so. She loves it. I love it, BUY A R6 GUYS!!!!!!!
Man you guys are wussies!!! Brad, which friends from high school want to ride? Anybody I might know? (Brad and I went to junior high school together).
My first bike was my F3. $6,500. Okay bike for me to start on, enough power to keep up with everyone else (which is important because riding isn't fun when you're left behind as my roommate can attest to, she rides a FZR400) and not too much power that I felt intimidated. I rode my F3 with instructions from a friend around the block for 2 hours before taking my course. I even grabbed the throttle really hard once (on purpose, kinda) and I almost let go of the handlebars because it took off so fast, heh, but it sure was fun. I even took my road test on my F3 instead of the bike Action loaned me for the course because I felt more comfortable on my own bike. Anyhow... enough about the F3, I would recommend the R6 as a first bike for anyone. This bike is newer (I think they stated in 98?) and more reliable. This bike stops on a dime and it moves if you even just will it to in your head when you're cornering, okay, maybe not quite, but I swear that is the case. Tee hee!!!
My two cents are totally different than everyone elses. I would say buy a newer bike, but not brand new, and keep that for a few years. If you buy a cheap bike for the first year or two you have to go through the hassle of selling it later, buy a good 600 to start off with you should be good for a few years and can really get to know your bike well. The R6 was PERFECT, new rider or experienced rider, I only sold it because I wanted the ego boost of owning an R1. My girlfriend Michelle had (and still has) a R6 as her first bike, think this is her third year or so. She loves it. I love it, BUY A R6 GUYS!!!!!!!
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