Mr. H 06-27-2007, 12:36 AM Hi all, Thought i would drop an introduction on ya's. Ok i don't think ya's is a word, but it is now... anywho. I'm fairly new to bikes, aside from wanting one for a long time. I am looking forward to taking a MSF course, I will be taking the Riders Edge course at the local Harley Davidson july 19. By the way anyone take this course? Anyway After that I will most likely be getting a 2005 CBR600RR, the local Procycle has a few nice ones for sale. Anywho don't really know what else to say as far as an intro. If you want to know anything feel free to ask.
OneSickPsycho 06-27-2007, 12:46 AM :welcome: :twfrox:
Where are you located?
Mr. H 06-27-2007, 01:01 AM I live in Columbia, MO.
Also ment to ask if anyone had tips on how to get the best deals from a dealership.
OneSickPsycho 06-27-2007, 01:11 AM I live in Columbia, MO.
Also ment to ask if anyone had tips on how to get the best deals from a dealership.
Tips for dealerships... Shop around... If you know exactly what you want, call all the dealerships that you can reasonably make it to so you can get the best deal possible.
Read the quote in my sig... It is not ideal for a noob to start out on a 600RR... It's a hell of a lot of bike for the inexperienced. Doesn't matter how mature, level-headed, etc you are... It's probably going to be too much bike to start out with. A 500 is a great place to start... Fast enough to not bore you, but forgiving enough that hitting the throttle too hard doesn't mean it will flip over on top of you or spin out and put you in a ditch. Don't be fooled though, it can still wad you up in a heartbeat.
Further, you probably wouldn't want to buy a bike that new to begin with anyway... You'll most likely drop it... perhaps in the driveway, perhaps on the highway... Either way, dumping it will seriously piss you off... Getting an older used bike will allow you to learn from these experiences without giving you a stroke.
Also, check the Noob link in my sig... That will give you much more info.
:cheers:
PlayfulGod 06-27-2007, 02:16 AM :welcome: :twfrox: :dthumb:
oggle 06-27-2007, 04:30 AM :iagree: I brought a new bike and have dropped i twice so far,,
each time a had a stroke so yea now i left with a bike thats 18 months old and has one munted side, go cheap nasty and old, then upgrade.
anyway have fun out there, i still smile when i ride, and i ride every day !
Hi all, Thought i would drop an introduction on ya's. Ok i don't think ya's is a word, but it is now... anywho.
Yeap Ya's is a word.....Howdy Dude :seeya:
ne1469 06-27-2007, 07:09 AM :welcome:
Rider 06-27-2007, 07:36 AM :welcome:
Phenix_Rider 06-27-2007, 08:17 AM :welcome: to the best forum around.:twfrox:
The Ninja 650R is a great beginner bike too- and you can probably find a used '06 for $5000-5500. But new won't cost much more depending on demand in your area.
devilstonic 06-27-2007, 08:28 AM :welcome:
fpzx10 06-27-2007, 08:32 AM :welcome: Get a busa!
GSXRGirl 06-27-2007, 08:42 AM :welcome: :twfrox:
bodydoc 06-27-2007, 08:44 AM I live in Columbia, MO.
Also ment to ask if anyone had tips on how to get the best deals from a dealership.
Hey Mr H wecome to the show. I lived in Columbia MO. years back. My sister and her fam. still live there. Had some good times there at the clubs the Vu. Toads, Georgio's. Spent alot of time on the Steven's campus if you know what I mean. My brother-inlaw rides a gixxer1000 he likes running bike against bike on the track knows his sh*t. Don't know if the clubs are still there, but I know Cosmo park is. Good luck on the course, but remember riding a HD is diff. from street. Stay safe on the Loop.:cheers:
naldge 06-27-2007, 10:24 AM :welcome: :twfrox:
ceo012384 06-27-2007, 03:56 PM :welcome: to the best sport bike forum on the net! :twfrox;
Almost everyone here has taken the MSF course. Well worth the time and money.
As far as buying a bike, DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Know exactly what you want, look up all of the dealer invoice pricing, popularity, etc. then go in and pressure the dealer VERY HARD. They are like used car salesmen, but worse. You can force them into a good deal if it's clear that you know exactly what that bike is worth, no matter what bike or what season it is.
For example, my bike usually costs about 10,200 out the door. I did my homework, showed up and pressured the dealer. Walked out the door with a brand new 06 leftover for 8,300. When they can tell you know your chit and aren't f&*king around, the deal is pretty much in your hands. Although don't try to get something ridiculously cheap, you need to know how much they paid for it and how badly they need to get rid of it.
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