New to riding - Page 2

Trip · 10-10-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

when new riders get the itch for a sportbike, there are very few that will actually listen to reason when it comes to the proper bike to buy.

Yes motards are fuggin sweet and fun as hell, but they dont look cool.

yeah no kidding, I really wish I would of bought a DRZ instead of the SV. I didn't know any better though.

Shift · 10-10-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

yeah no kidding, I really wish I would of bought a DRZ instead of the SV. I didn't know any better though.

Really think it would have made you that much of a better rider today? Or you just wish that so you'd still have it and the CBR now?

NONE_too_SOFT · 10-10-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

yeah no kidding, I really wish I would of bought a DRZ instead of the SV. I didn't know any better though.

i always wish i could go back 3 years and set myself straight. although im glad i DID listen to a LOT of good advice, so it could be worse.

Trip · 10-10-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

Really think it would have made you that much of a better rider today? Or you just wish that so you'd still have it and the CBR now?

I don't know what I would of got after the motard. I think I would of been less scared of wrecking the motard than the SV. I would have took more chances and probably would of wrecked more but learned more as well.

I seriously think riding the 50 mini motard has made me a lot better of a rider.

the chi · 10-10-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I don't know what I would of got after the motard. I think I would of been less scared of wrecking the motard than the SV. I would have took more chances and probably would of wrecked more but learned more as well.

I seriously think riding the 50 mini motard has made me a lot better of a rider.

It did wonders for your hair!!

Seriously tho, these guys are right, a smaller bike like an sv or motard are great to learn and ride the dragon on!

r!der · 10-10-2008, 03:19 PM

where's that pic with the TROLL SPRAY

Shift · 10-10-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by r!der

where's that pic with the TROLL SPRAY

good question its gone, thise is the best we've got for defence...
:dontfeed:

Captain Morgan · 10-10-2008, 03:59 PM

Now, now, we can't assume he's a troll just because he wants a 1k for a first bike. All we can do is state our opinions. Maybe he'll learn something from them, maybe not.

To the original poster: Go to the the street section of this forum and read OTB Old Testament. It's a LOT of reading, but very well worth every word. The second post in there is about beginners and sport bikes... The following link will take you directly to the thread... http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=2544

Mr Lefty · 10-10-2008, 06:51 PM

if your wanting to ride twisties... 1000cc bike is not what you want... shit Trip passes 1000cc bikes on a 250... probably could do it on his little 50! it's about the rider... the smaller the bike (usually) the easier it is to flick in the twisties...

regardless of riding in the twisties or not... you don't wanna start on a 1000cc bike... it's a very steep learning curve on a 600... on a 1000 it's so steep you actually miss out on learning things because your too busy trying to keep the thing on two wheels.

Dave · 10-10-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Now, now, we can't assume he's a troll just because he wants a 1k for a first bike. All we can do is state our opinions. Maybe he'll learn something from them, maybe not.

To the original poster: Go to the the street section of this forum and read OTB Old Testament. It's a LOT of reading, but very well worth every word. The second post in there is about beginners and sport bikes... The following link will take you directly to the thread... http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=2544

oh come on, that was a classic troll opener

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

if your wanting to ride twisties... 1000cc bike is not what you want... shit Trip passes 1000cc bikes on a 250... probably could do it on his little 50! it's about the rider... the smaller the bike (usually) the easier it is to flick in the twisties...

regardless of riding in the twisties or not... you don't wanna start on a 1000cc bike... it's a very steep learning curve on a 600... on a 1000 it's so steep you actually miss out on learning things because your too busy trying to keep the thing on two wheels.

ever notice its always the 600 guys with this message?

10-10-2008, 03:19 PM	#16
r!der snowboarder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CAL-E-PHONE-YA Moto: 05 GSXR 600 Posts: 259	where's that pic with the TROLL SPRAY __________________

10-10-2008, 03:59 PM	#18
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Now, now, we can't assume he's a troll just because he wants a 1k for a first bike. All we can do is state our opinions. Maybe he'll learn something from them, maybe not. To the original poster: Go to the the street section of this forum and read OTB Old Testament. It's a LOT of reading, but very well worth every word. The second post in there is about beginners and sport bikes... The following link will take you directly to the thread... http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=2544 Last edited by Captain Morgan; 10-10-2008 at 04:03 PM..

10-10-2008, 06:51 PM	#19
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	if your wanting to ride twisties... 1000cc bike is not what you want... shit Trip passes 1000cc bikes on a 250... probably could do it on his little 50! it's about the rider... the smaller the bike (usually) the easier it is to flick in the twisties... regardless of riding in the twisties or not... you don't wanna start on a 1000cc bike... it's a very steep learning curve on a 600... on a 1000 it's so steep you actually miss out on learning things because your too busy trying to keep the thing on two wheels.