You are correct, but I also say "If I was you." I brought up 600's prior to that, and, all the subsequent posts were discussing 600's as the starter size. Although I do think a 750 is probably just as acceptable, its more money than most people want to spend for a first one.Originally Posted by ECMgarrett
Damnit, speaking of 750's, I almost bought an 06 750 last weekend, although I dont want to sell my bike and I dont need two bikes. Its rediculously sweet. <drools>
My first bike was my 600RR, and it took some getting used to. Not everyone is the same though, and learning patterns are different. I agreee that it's probably better to get a smaller bike and work your way up, but if you've got discipline, and self control, a bigger bike can be a learner bike just as easily. Unfortunately, that's almost never the case. I was always in the frame of mind that told me to RESPECT the bike, and be very cautious, so I've been fortunate. That doesn't mean I don't have fun every now and then, but I'm pretty safe when I do it. My only piece of advice is this...GO TO THE MSF COURSE. It was the best thing I ever did, that's for damn sure.
I think starting with a 600cc bike is fine as long as you ride smart. I started with a 95' Suzuki GSX 600 3 years ago and still have it today. It wasn't too powerful to learn with yet powerful enough to keep me happy when I got better at riding. I wouldn't go out and drop $5 grand on a newer bike to learn with. More than likely you are going to lay it over at least once. Why waste money on something really nice when you are just going to damage it (cosmetically and mechanically)?
By the way, I'm selling my bike now if anyone is interested. Just got a newer one.
heres my opinion on it - you may think youre cautious and have control, but you have no idea until you're on the bike.
i have a buddy thats ridden for years (started on dirtbikes and then went to a 883 sportster and recently bought a RC51), plenty of experience. he wrecked his bike this past weekend. too much speed going into a curve was the first part of the problem and then too much brake...
yes, you can have too much brake, thats when people flip over the handlebars.
dude, dont get more than a 600, unless of course its like a 1985 750 or something lol.
if this is your first street bike you need to be able to handle it well, its going to be a lot different than you think.
lightspeed - you give horrible advice....
93 turbo mr2
99 buell S3
ECMGarrett, you give wussy advice
I said 600, then you just said dont get more than a 600...hmm. Sounds the same..
The point you are making about the Harley guy getting an RC51 is moot here. There are going to be a lot of differences going from a cruiser to a sportbike. This is because he is used to riding a cruiser, and therefore his experience and skill is based on that. The CHANGE of going to a sportbike may have caused the issue....the fact that his experience taught him to expect a bike to react one way, but since he changed bikes, the new bike is reacting differently. However, if he had learned on an RC51 and the skill was built on that, it wouldnt have been an issue. By the same token, if you learn on a 600, you are going to have no pre-conceived expectation of how a cruiser was, therefore avoiding the issue.
I had an RC51 for a season. I liked it, but ironically, I thought it had incredibly sensitive brakes...probably the most powerful Ive even tried.
This is really a silly debate, since its all opinion anyway. Each person needs to make their own decision based on how comfortable they are with the situation.
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