What motorcycle?

[Lucid]

yea and im not a fan of the way the exhaust comes up the middle either i think its gay...

Aparently that is the "in thing" now.. just give me a highmount exhaust and ill be good, thats the first thing i changed on my r6, and its going to be the first thing i change on my r1 once i get it

 

[BoondockSaints 10+ year member]

I think both look nice, Id be happy with either. And apparently, my english sucks teh rooster tonight.

 

[eatank 10+ year member]

All I have to say is, be careful for everyone around you. I spent 2 1/2 years relearning everything after a M/C accident. Dead on impact, brought back to life, 3 times,cardiac arrest and then the coma. Just telling you, watch out for EVERYONE around you, they wont! Thought I was invincible on it, just like everyone else, but the cars around you will prove you wrong, trust me... I do still love looking at them. I am so not trying to talk you out of it, just telling you to learn about everything first, so you are ready for that ahole that pulls in front of you.

 

[BoondockSaints 10+ year member]

All I have to say is, be careful for everyone around you. I spent 2 1/2 years relearning everything after a M/C accident. Dead on impact, brought back to life, 3 times,cardiac arrest and then the coma. Just telling you, watch out for EVERYONE around you, they wont! Thought I was invincible on it, just like everyone else, but the cars around you will prove you wrong, trust me... I do still love looking at them. I am so not trying to talk you out of it, just telling you to learn about everything first, so you are ready for that ahole that pulls in front of you.

**** dude thats, pretty messed up. Appreciate the advice, definately gonna be careful on it whenever I get it, its sure as hell not a toy. I make sure not to **** with bikers when Im in my truck, I give them as much space as I can.

 

[Lucid]

All I have to say is, be careful for everyone around you. I spent 2 1/2 years relearning everything after a M/C accident. Dead on impact, brought back to life, 3 times,cardiac arrest and then the coma. Just telling you, watch out for EVERYONE around you, they wont! Thought I was invincible on it, just like everyone else, but the cars around you will prove you wrong, trust me... I do still love looking at them. I am so not trying to talk you out of it, just telling you to learn about everything first, so you are ready for that ahole that pulls in front of you.

That was your first problem...

I dont even enjoy rideing much anymore becuase i spend more time slowing down at every car about to pull out at a stop sign, out of parking lots, etc, then just spending time enjoying myself.

As long as you dont think your "invincible" and you know the bike and your surrondings better then you do, and you wear PROPPER PROTECTION youll be fine.

Ive went down plenty of times, everyone laughed at me when i had my ikon thick as **** leather jacket on all summer long but i was the only one getting up and walking away fine from accidents...

 

[j3bus2k3 5,000+ posts]

mmk...well, you said this was your first bike...how much real world riding experience do you have? If this is truly a learner bike, get an older bike that you couldnt give 2 shits if you drop. My first was a junker GS500 that I rebuilt. I'd recommend a GSX or F4i just to learn on, to take some safety courses and get used to the day to day life on a bike...then, once your comfortable, step up. Dont rush it, you've got plenty of time and life. I've hit the deck at 145 and 60, both times I was lucky.

 

[iagrdshaka 5,000+ posts]

Suzuki GSX-R 600 hands down

 

[BoondockSaints 10+ year member]

mmk...well, you said this was your first bike...how much real world riding experience do you have? If this is truly a learner bike, get an older bike that you couldnt give 2 shits if you drop. My first was a junker GS500 that I rebuilt. I'd recommend a GSX or F4i just to learn on, to take some safety courses and get used to the day to day life on a bike...then, once your comfortable, step up. Dont rush it, you've got plenty of time and life. I've hit the deck at 145 and 60, both times I was lucky.

Ill probablly do something like this to start off with, but I really rather just get a good bike and be careful, not having to waste money on a junker bike. Now if someone wants to say donate one! Ill be happy to accept it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

 

[j3bus2k3 5,000+ posts]

Ill probablly do something like this to start off with, but I really rather just get a good bike and be careful, not having to waste money on a junker bike. Now if someone wants to say donate one! Ill be happy to accept it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

It doesnt matter how careful you are...its the other idiots and elderly people on the road that wont see you. I would still suggest an older 600, maybe 4-5 years old, or an F4i or GSX like I said in my earlier post...

 

[BoondockSaints 10+ year member]

Ill probbly get a 99-04 somewhere in that range. Whatever is under 5k or whatever money I have. Not planning new.

 

[j3bus2k3 5,000+ posts]

Ill probbly get a 99-04 somewhere in that range. Whatever is under 5k or whatever money I have. Not planning new.

Cool, have you researched any safety courses in your area?

 

[BoondockSaints 10+ year member]

Yah I did, but that was a while ago. I know its about 200-250 for a class, my friend and I were gonna take it together. But Im waiting til the end of this summer, probablly, cuz I should have a good amount of money if I save up from like now til July.

 

[j3bus2k3 5,000+ posts]

Good, just don't skimp on the courses. Not only will they save you on insurance but they teach you necessary skills for everyday riding. And my last pet peave...don't be one of those douche bags who rides around in a helmet, wife beater and board shorts...protect yourself properly...

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

i would get a used ducati monster, like a 600.

 

[BoondockSaints 10+ year member]

Im gonna get a real thick jacket and IDK about pants... I was thinking normal pants... and you have to get the lessons to get your licensce in Texas.