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Cycler · 11-20-2005, 11:17 AM

I'd stay with some sort of sport tourer as a first bike, i.e. the FZ 6, SV 650. Something with a more upright postion, less race inspired gearing and such. Little easier and more forgiving learning curve then the repli-racer sportbikes which are out today. I statrted on a Kawasaki ZRX 1100 alot more CCs than I needed but the sport tourer aspect allowed me to learn without getting into too much trouble. My current Yamaha R1 is a whole different animal, fun but not as forgiving or not quite as comfortable but I still love her. Gear up helmet, gloves, jacket the whole bit it maybe hot sometimes but sweat wipes off road rash doesn't.

11-20-2005, 11:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	I'd stay with some sort of sport tourer as a first bike, i.e. the FZ 6, SV 650. Something with a more upright postion, less race inspired gearing and such. Little easier and more forgiving learning curve then the repli-racer sportbikes which are out today. I statrted on a Kawasaki ZRX 1100 alot more CCs than I needed but the sport tourer aspect allowed me to learn without getting into too much trouble. My current Yamaha R1 is a whole different animal, fun but not as forgiving or not quite as comfortable but I still love her. Gear up helmet, gloves, jacket the whole bit it maybe hot sometimes but sweat wipes off road rash doesn't. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."