[thebiscuit]

i'mpretty big and i hear the VFR's are the bets all around

i'm going to look at it tomorrow or sunday. the pics are pretty nice, yosh pipe, corbin seat, lowered a couple inches, heated grips, new rectifier, regulator and stator, etc. '99 for $3500... BUT 58xxx miles on it... i hear the V 4's run for about 120xxx to 150xxx... fair price:scratch:

comments/concerns????

 

[bumblebee]

I think it is too much bike for you to start on...but you do what you want, it's your money and your skin grafts...

 

[drewpy]

:iagree:

 

[pickle.of.doom]

Its better than starting on a modern 600 supersport though! I wouldn't think it would be a horrible choice.

 

[Back _Marker]

i'mpretty big and i hear the VFR's are the bets all around

i'm going to look at it tomorrow or sunday. the pics are pretty nice, yosh pipe, corbin seat, lowered a couple inches, heated grips, new rectifier, regulator and stator, etc. '99 for $3500... BUT 58xxx miles on it... i hear the V 4's run for about 120xxx to 150xxx... fair price:scratch:

comments/concerns????

That bike isn't a starter bike. When learning, it's best to start with a crash bike (one without fairings) or an underpowered bike, such as a ninja 250. I taught my gf how to ride on a ninja 250.

I learned to ride on a dirtbike yz175 i think. then i bought a ninja 900 which i crashed every weekend.

-a|ex

 

[Gas Man]

Its better than starting on a modern 600 supersport though! I wouldn't think it would be a horrible choice.

:withstupi

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

Its better than starting on a modern 600 supersport though! I wouldn't think it would be a horrible choice.

:iagree: I started off on a RF900RR. Not the best to start off on. However, I rode dirt for many yrs before. I had plenty of time and riding hrs under me and a good head on my shoulders. Alot has to do with the rider as well. If your going to ride and learn your bike and the feel of it, you should be fine. If your going to want to try some crazy $hit then no. Get an older F3, F2 or something like that.


Whatever you decide, best of luck and always remember safety first. We want to hear about your new bike and how you like it..not read about you later.

 

[R1up0n1]

I don't think that would be the best starter bike either. I started out on a 83 nighthawk that weighed too damn much and it was top heavy. Then I rode my dads intruder around for awhile, then I bought the SV. Start out with something like a SV, F3, TT, monster.....

 

[Gas Man]

:iagree: I started off on a RF900RR. Not the best to start off on. However, I rode dirt for many yrs before. I had plenty of time and riding hrs under me and a good head on my shoulders. Alot has to do with the rider as well. If your going to ride and learn your bike and the feel of it, you should be fine. If your going to want to try some crazy $hit then no. Get an older F3, F2 or something like that.


Whatever you decide, best of luck and always remember safety first. We want to hear about your new bike and how you like it..not read about you later.

I would say this is what kept you alive more over the dirt riding! That is one of my pet peeves is these newbies thinking just cause they rode on dirt that they can go out and get a GSXR 1000!!!:cursin: :nonod: :disapp: :bash:

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

I agree Gas Man. Alot of it has to do with the head on there shoulders as well. If they know there limits and to take it slow... they should be fine. But you always have someone who thinks its just a bike..they can handle anything. We then hear about them later. :nonod:

 

[Gas Man]

Exactly!!! Like I said... the excuse that he/she rode dirt before just bugs me!

 

[punishercb]

hey thebiscuit, I noticed that you've been looking for a bike for a while. I have been doing the same thing and I just picked up a 97 Kawasaki ninja 600. I have to say, it's a great bike for beginners. It has plenty of power, handles great and is good for big riders. I fit it great and I'm 6'2" 245. I picked mine up for 1700 and I think you could prob find one for about that too. It isn't the zx6r either, just the zx6e. I love it, very comfortable. Just a suggestion, but I think you'd be happy with one.

 

[jeeps84]

The VFR is not a bad choice. Just not the one I would recommend. What happened to the TT?:scratch:

 

[No Worries]

The VFR is probably the best all-around sportbike made, but almost 60k miles is a lot. Surely you can find one with less miles. If you've taken the MSF class, the VFR is a very friendly bike for a novice.

 

[Gas Man]

I believe the TT fell thru...

 

[Back _Marker]

Exactly!!! Like I said... the excuse that he/she rode dirt before just bugs me!

this is were i disagree...

i always tell people to learn on dirt first, then street. you learn balance and control at safe speeds. there is no fear of other vehicles, which is a major concern to those that i have taught.

skills on the dirt can save your skin on the pavement. ever panicked when you slide your tires on street? it feels natural for dirt riders.

riding dirt is more demanding than riding street. but then again, dirt riders like to go airborn and vertical. you really need to be conditioned for riding dirt.

out of all the bike wrecks i've witness, they were usually newbs trying to keep up with the big boys. the big boys in my group were all dirtbike riders.

you can even look at the race track. how many former dirtbikers are winning roadcoarse championships?

-a|ex

 

[Trip]

this is were i disagree...

i always tell people to learn on dirt first, then street. you learn balance and control at safe speeds. there is no fear of other vehicles, which is a major concern to those that i have taught.

skills on the dirt can save your skin on the pavement. ever panicked when you slide your tires on street? it feels natural for dirt riders.

riding dirt is more demanding than riding street. but then again, dirt riders like to go airborn and vertical. you really need to be conditioned for riding dirt.

out of all the bike wrecks i've witness, they were usually newbs trying to keep up with the big boys. the big boys in my group were all dirtbike riders.

you can even look at the race track. how many former dirtbikers are winning roadcoarse championships?

-a|ex

Or you could just be Rossi and start off in Go Karts then kick everyone's ass on street bikes.

 

[jeeps84]

:jacked:

 

[Gas Man]

BM...that's fine and all... but take it from me and the others that have been around here for a while. Alot of newbies come out and talk the dirt walk and think they can hang with the big boys on the street. So they go out, buy a GSXR 1K, wad it up fast, and raise all of insurance rates! :nonod:

 

[Back _Marker]

BM...that's fine and all... but take it from me and the others that have been around here for a while. Alot of newbies come out and talk the dirt walk and think they can hang with the big boys on the street. So they go out, buy a GSXR 1K, wad it up fast, and raise all of insurance rates! :nonod:[/QUOTE

they musta rode 80cc dirtbikes then... hehe
don't worry about newbie bikers raising insurance rates. that will go up regardless of claims.

-a|ex