[JOhnE1000]

I am going to take a motorcycle biggener class in few weeks. I am looking to buy a used sportsbike and brand new gears.
Is a used Katana 600 a good beginner bike? or is it too powerfull for a beginner?
What do you think of Moto GP motorcycke gears brand? They are a little pricy, but I don't mind to pay more for more protection and quality.

How much in general I should spend on gears (helmt, gloves, jacket, pants, boots)? is $1000 too much?

I don't want to go crazy and buy too expensive gears that ment to be for racers, however I want to protect my body as much as possible.

All your comment are appreciated.

 

[Earlzach]

First off let me start with,

Welcome to TWF. Glad to see you found a hot growing forum for all your needs. You will get info about the gear in question from many who have personal interest in this as well and can give you good guidence.
As far as the Bike. A kat 600 would be awesome for a beginner bike. But it is not just for beginners so respect it. You seem to be focused on saftey and the Idea of you taking a course shows your are a little serious on your well being. If the price is right and the bike is up to snuff I say yes on the Kat. Dont get in a hurry to put someone on back though. It may get lonely riding as a nubee but putting someone else on the back is just to risky. It changes the entire handle of the bike. Be patient pay attention and Please come here for any tips that might keep you upright and safe. I have 25 years riding and I frequent this site to get one more tip if necessary to have a better safer ride next time. Good luck and stick around.
We can learn from you as well. :dthumb:

:cheers: :welcome:

 

[Gas Man]

:welcome: do some searching on TWF on beginner bike... you will find tons of threads on this topic. But yes it will do you just fine! Good choice for a beginner!

 

[bumblebee]

:welcome: ... :twfrox: ...Need4speed750 owns a kat and I am sure he will answer any of your questions or direct you to the answer...All you have to do is ask...There are no stupid questions...only people... :dthumb:

 

[Mudpuppy]

Katana 600 is an excellent first bike, even though it is a Suzuki uke:

but hey we all have to start somewhere right?

Gear

Helmet - $150-$200 - HJC is a good mix of quality and price - don't buy a cheap helmet unless you don't care about your dome

Pants - Icon Recon, Draggin Jeans = $100 - good mix of safety and comfort plus you can wear them to the local diner and not look like a jackass or YMCA freak wearing chaps or some shiiit

Coat - depends - hot weather you can get like a Phoenix or Speed Rag for around $100 - mesh and vented for cooling on a hot day. Regular coat like a Joe Rocket can be purchased for under $200 - can be used on hot or cold day - good mix - hot day it is ok and colder days through on long johns or a sweatshirt underneath - I am talking a textile jacket - leather jacket you can get a good deal on those as well if you look around

Gloves - anywhere from $30-$200 depending on what you want - don't forget the gloves because if you go down you will regret it

Boots - over the ankle - you can use hiking boots I got mine at Meijer for like $30. You can save the racing boots for the track and I don't think you really need them for street riding

 

[Gas Man]

As MP said... GEAR IS VERY IMPORTANT! You can't afford a bike if you can't afford the proper gear for riding!!!!!

 

[ne1469]

:welcome: Jon

Pants - Icon Recon, Draggin Jeans = $100 - good mix of safety and comfort plus you can wear them to the local diner and not look like a jackass or YMCA freak[/B] [/B] wearing chaps or some shiiit

:lol: I have actually seen such jackassess at a few restuaruants... :lol:

But as for the Ic on recon pants, I have a couple of them and the Icon superduty as well...the recon's make very nice riding pants...they're vented which will be big plus if you live in hot climate..

 

[Ace]

Katana 600 is an excellent first bike, even though it is a Suzuki uke:

but hey we all have to start somewhere right?

Gear

Helmet - $150-$200 - HJC is a good mix of quality and price - don't buy a cheap helmet unless you don't care about your dome

Pants - Icon Recon, Draggin Jeans = $100 - good mix of safety and comfort plus you can wear them to the local diner and not look like a jackass or YMCA freak wearing chaps or some shiiit

Coat - depends - hot weather you can get like a Phoenix or Speed Rag for around $100 - mesh and vented for cooling on a hot day. Regular coat like a Joe Rocket can be purchased for under $200 - can be used on hot or cold day - good mix - hot day it is ok and colder days through on long johns or a sweatshirt underneath - I am talking a textile jacket - leather jacket you can get a good deal on those as well if you look around

Gloves - anywhere from $30-$200 depending on what you want - don't forget the gloves because if you go down you will regret it

Boots - over the ankle - you can use hiking boots I got mine at Meijer for like $30. You can save the racing boots for the track and I don't think you really need them for street riding

MP, are you saying there was a problem when I wore my arseless chaps on the dinner run last week?
Just wait till I put on the real gear this weekend, shorts, wife beater and flip flops with my nazi cap helmet!!! Be draggin a knee and all kinds of shizo!!! :spam:

 

[Jester]

First off :welcome: JOhnE1000 :twfrox:

As far as a Katana for a starter bike, they are great bike to start out on. I just got into the sportbike scene and I am currently run a 2000 Kat 600. It's small enough to forgive beginner mistakes, and powerful enough to keep you running with the other bikes on the road.
As far as gear, I'm with everybody else on this one, you never can be too safe. You don't have to go out and buy the most expensive gear, however that being said also don't spring for the cheapest either. Ask around in the forum on what other guys are using, I'm sure they'd be more than happy to help you out.
As far as me I run Gmax helmet, Joe rocket phoenix jacket (works nice cuz it has the removeable liner for the hot days, and warm enough for the cool morning rides) and I wear joe rocket leather gloves.

 

[R1up0n1]

Anyway...I posted in your other thread. :lol:

 

[vdaily89]

I bought mine 4 months ago as my first bike and I really like. More than enough power for a beginner and much more forgiving than most sportbikes. It is kind of heavy, but you'll like that on the windy days.

 

[Gas Man]

:welcome: vdaily!!!

 

[Mudpuppy]

I bought mine 4 months ago as my first bike and I really like. More than enough power for a beginner and much more forgiving than most sportbikes. It is kind of heavy, but you'll like that on the windy days.

yeah Gasman knows all about windy days...

 

[Gas Man]

YES...Yes I do!! :sob: