opinion from experienced riders

[newrider05]

i am a beginning rider, i know how to ride and ive had lots of experience on a dirt bike, as my first bike i want a GSX-R 600, do yall believe that that bike is to powerful for a beginner and if so what bike would yall recommend? Dennis

[arturo3rd]

check out the safety corner first :biggthumpup:

[newrider05]

thanks arturo3rd, help a lot, i guess i should look around the web site before asking.

[Solracer]

Hey Dennis, welcome to the boards! Check out this link in the safety section http://www.motohouston.com/index.php?topic=67.0

lets go bike shopping.

[newrider05]

hell yeah im ready to get started, i will take the word from the wise and look around for small used bike, but as for the safety class, im sure my sister already told you that i wanted to schedule the 11th, i called but didnt get an answer at GC. i will continue calling, but maybe you and her could help me take care of that. great website, im reading everything i can to learn.

Welcome to the board. Make sure you get some schooling before you take off on that Gixxer. :icon_thumright:

[Solracer]

Welcome to the board.* Make sure you get some schooling before you take off on that Gixxer.* :icon_thumright:


Im trying to see if the 3 of us can take it at XRACERX's class, he teaches it and is the moderator of the safety forum.

Im trying to see if the 3 of us can take it at XRACERX's class, he teaches it and is the moderator of the safety forum.


You're going to take it?

[Solracer]

Well, I dont know if I want to take it or the advanced course, nothing wrong with getting schooled by the guys who know more than you.

Well, I dont know if I want to take it or the advanced course, nothing wrong with getting schooled by the guys who know more than you.


Well I meant, you've never taken it before?

[Solracer]

nope. was tought by a guy who took it. But really for the main part, I taught myself, which of course, isnt the best thing.

[Din]

what does that sticker on gixxers gas tank say when its on the showroom floor?

[Solracer]

Rider Safety
American Suzuki is a founding member of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. At Suzuki we want every ride to be safe and enjoyable. So always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Study your owner's manual and always inspect your Suzuki before riding. Take a riding skills course. For the course nearest you call the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at 1-800-446-9227. The Suzuki GSX-Rs are engineered for experienced riders.

http://www.motohouston.com/chris/upload/host/experiencedriders.jpg

lol. I wonder if that was on my bike.

[CBR600RR]

im not experienced enough to answer your question, but i started out on a 600rr. :)

im not experienced enough to answer your question, but i started out on a 600rr. :)


How long ago?

[newrider05]

hey to bad i didnt see that part of the info before i got all worked up,* :crying:
hell im just excited getting a bike anyway

hey to bad i didnt see that part of the info before i got all worked up,** :crying:
hell im just excited getting a bike anyway



Well good luck and be safe. ;)

[MeetJoeAsian]

for a beginner's bike, you should buy mine, and fix it just so you know everything about the bike inside and out...it'll help ou a lot, fixing it back up from the condition it's in will give you all the FORCE you will need to know about riding and respecting your bike...hell, i've give you a badass deal, it's a gixxer 600 2003 with 6300 miles Alstare Edition, i'll give it to you for less than $7000....trust me, I'm REALLY EXPERIENCED!!!

for a beginner's bike, you should buy mine, and fix it just so you know everything about the bike inside and out...it'll help ou a lot, fixing it back up from the condition it's in will give you all the FORCE you will need to know about riding and respecting your bike...hell, i've give you a badass deal, it's a gixxer 600 2003 with 6300 miles Alstare Edition, i'll give it to you for less than $7000....trust me, I'm REALLY EXPERIENCED!!!



hell yeah im ready to get started, i will take the word from the wise and look around for small used bike


Let him start small.

[Solracer]

Hes my girlfriends lil brother. Stop "ambulance chasing" lolz

[Moody]

Sounds like a great bike for the track. :icon_thumright:

[newrider05]

although learning the "anatomy" of a motorcycle is part of what i want to do, staying alive is also a main priority. i will learn and be able to get a more powerful bike, but i am going to start the right way. by the way, i am looking for a good beginners bike.

Hes my girlfriends lil brother. Stop "ambulance chasing" lolz


Then teach him on your bike.

[newrider05]

i dont think i could work up the guts to get on someone else's bike when i havent had that much experience. anyway i will get my own sometime soon.

[speedster00]

I have a yellow 04 SV650 with 1K miles on it for $4600 Garage kept with a Yoshi slip on. 281-506-1300
Alan

[CarbonJames]

Sounds like a great bike for the track.* :icon_thumright:


:biggthumpup:

[dotcom]

when are ya'll taking the course..i wouldnt mind joining you... give me a call.. 713.829.2800... i started on a 600 as well...i would recommend to buy used first.. because you are going to drop it... PM and I can give you a some names and numbers where I bought my bikes

[newrider05]

hey speedster00 i might take you up on that, got to get a go ahead from my pops and solracer, seeing as they are the two people helping me out with all this. i dont want to jump at the first bike i see or hear about.

hey speedster00 i might take you up on that, got to get a go ahead from my pops and solracer, seeing as they are the two people helping me out with all this. i dont want to jump at the first bike i see or hear about.


Take the course then buy that bike.* You and Chris then go to an empty parking lot and let him work with you.* :icon_thumright:

[Capafool]

im not experienced enough to answer your question, but i started out on a 600rr. :)


I started on my gsxr-1000. Lol, having never ridden a bike before.

[Solracer]

Ive taught others the basics on my bike, it wont be a problem to teach you. Ill take you out in a big open parking lot and show ya whats what, wont give you much experience, but itll help you for the msf course. Ive been trying to get your sister on mine for a while now, she wont do it, but hates the fact that i dont want her riding on the back, she loves to ride. And gets jealous when we go somewhere and shes in the truck and me on my bike and other guys have girls on the back. lol

I started on my gsxr-1000.* Lol, having never ridden a bike before.


Damn, hardcore! :headbang:

[newrider05]

thats what the plan is, i just cant wait till it happens, it will be nice going riding out on the beach when i finally get everything takin care of. and i know she wants to take the class with me and get a bike, but as far as the bike is waiting till shes finacially ready, our dad is helping me pay for mine. i'll be staying in galveston beginning this weekend, and i dont want to get a job until i get my ride, so ill be at home all day basically looking for a dirt bike or something to practice with until the class.

[Solracer]

Im off sunday and monday, you ought to come with us up to texas world speedway(near college station) on monday and meet everyone.......

[newrider05]

sounds cool i dont have nothing to do

[CarbonJames]

Im off sunday and monday, you ought to come with us up to texas world speedway(near college station) on monday and meet everyone.......


i need to meet everyone too,, i only know a few that i have ridden with in the past...

[nels]

i know none, been on no rides :crying: for true

[Solracer]

so....just look for a danny devito look-a-like eh? rofl jk.

[newrider05]

well the only person i know is chris, plus: i dont ride yet

[CarbonJames]

you'll never run out of friends with a bike

you'll never run out of friends with a bike


Have to get some first. :eh:

[CarbonJames]

you'll never run out of friends with a bike


Have to get some first.* :eh:


who? you!

who? you!

:hs: