I know there are bike riders in the BAIC
02-17-2005, 04:59 PM
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Whatever you get just remember to use your brain at all times. A little adrenaline / poor impulse control on a bike can screw you up a lot more than on a car. I was one of the many people to fly off the side of highway 9 at a very high rate of speed (lowsided), and one of the lucky few not to break anything (on me).
That being said bikes are awesome, I had so much fun on my F2. I'll own another bike sometime when I'm tame enough not to kill myself.
That and the MSF course is well worth it, if you havent ridden a bike before. Yes I still crashed but it could have been a lot worse if I didnt have some of the info I got from there and other knoledgable riders.
That being said bikes are awesome, I had so much fun on my F2. I'll own another bike sometime when I'm tame enough not to kill myself.
That and the MSF course is well worth it, if you havent ridden a bike before. Yes I still crashed but it could have been a lot worse if I didnt have some of the info I got from there and other knoledgable riders.
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02-17-2005, 05:37 PM
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If you can't learn on a 600 then you shouldn't be riding. I know a guy who got that "start with a 250" line from someone, and he crashed his Ninja 250 in a week being an idiot. He would have crashed a scooter. Learn to control your vehicle - don't by a vehicle and expect it to control you. Also, power is a safety device on a bike, and with more power comes more brakes.
Most important tip ever: ride like everyone is trying to kill you (they are, they just don't know it). There is no substitute for experience. Be alert, and never think you got it all figured out.
Harleys aren't POS's by the way. Just thought I would clear that up.
-Jacob
Most important tip ever: ride like everyone is trying to kill you (they are, they just don't know it). There is no substitute for experience. Be alert, and never think you got it all figured out.
Harleys aren't POS's by the way. Just thought I would clear that up.
-Jacob
02-17-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage2limited
I am on all three any time I get. and yes the CA.R.E is the training course with one day in the classroom and two with the bikes. just cant wait until Sat and Sun when we actually get on bikes to learn
02-18-2005, 01:29 PM
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I know I'm probably barking up the wrong tree, since you sound resigned to buying a plasticycle, however...
Another great beginner bike is the KLR 650, DR 650, or their siblings, the 250's. They exhibit great characteristics of an excellent beginner bike: plenty of power, flat powerband, predicable, forgiving, sit-up-and-beg riding position.
My friend's Honda XR650R (set up for the street) was probably the most fun bike I've ever ridden... I am not kidding; and I've ridden alot of other bikes, including an RC51, GSXR 750/600, ZX-6R, Yamaha FZ1, Superhawk, ZRX1200... And believe it or not, I'm faster in the tight twisties on that bike than on any of the others mentioned. Believe that!
Cheers.
Another great beginner bike is the KLR 650, DR 650, or their siblings, the 250's. They exhibit great characteristics of an excellent beginner bike: plenty of power, flat powerband, predicable, forgiving, sit-up-and-beg riding position.
My friend's Honda XR650R (set up for the street) was probably the most fun bike I've ever ridden... I am not kidding; and I've ridden alot of other bikes, including an RC51, GSXR 750/600, ZX-6R, Yamaha FZ1, Superhawk, ZRX1200... And believe it or not, I'm faster in the tight twisties on that bike than on any of the others mentioned. Believe that!
Cheers.
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