i like the SV 650s

 

Thanks for the help Robbie!!

 

Get A 600

 

1 take the MSF
2 get a smaller bike 250cc, as you will crash it or drop it, dont want to do that to a new one
3 get insurance, state farm is the cheapest

Make sure to wear all proper gear all the time, as in good gloves, boots, and jacket and helmet. It will save your skin and possibly you life.

J

 

To each's own. Will love GSXR's till I die. Granted Honda would be my next choice. But it stops there.

 

I guess another personal preference. But since I'm not at a race course every weekend the drop works perfect for me. Besides I'm not a stunner, but more of a drag race type. And for guy who hits occasional corners a drop works great. Some of my friends hate riding lowered bikes, but others love it.

 

On a different note. Anyone here know Adam Cocco who rides on the circuit? He's from Garland. Old friend, just hadn't seen him in yrs.

 

Here is an article about how to lower the bike correctly if you must do it
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0...wer/index.html

I personally dont like a lowered bike. All I do now is road racing. It is a lot of fun, and the only way I ride my bike now. As I just lost a good friend in a motorcycle accident.


J

 

I would def. get a 250 to start out. And get a used bike. I would not go any bigger than a 600 for your first bike. My first bike was a GSXR 750. That is allot of bike for a begginer and I have riden dirt bikes for years. Good Luck though bro

 

Sorry hear about the lost of your friend. But that is a pretty good article. Speed bumps were my worst enemy

 

Hey thanks, there is another board local to houston, but people from DFW are on it also. Might check it out, motohouston.com. Lots of information on the board about sports bikes and stuff. Pretty neat people and for the most part will help anyone out. I have and do enjoy trackdays, it is hard not to ride the street, but I am just not doing it. After what happened to him, and knowing that very well could have been me, if I was 1-2 min later it would have been me. So it keeps me from riding the street, it is not me or the bike i am worried about, it is the crap on the roads and crazy people out there driving on the roads not paying attention. Someone can look you straight in the face and still turn right in front of you. Unfortunatly people dont for the most part get punished for killing a bike, or that is what I have seen over and over.


J

 

Agreed! Seen the same thing over and over. I've had my bike in Houston when visiting the grandparents but never had time to ride there. I would imagine it's just as bad as DFW. Best place I've ever ridin was Myrtle Beach, SC (Black Bike Week). Smooth roads, no traffic, beautiful scenery, and they have some pretty good curves by the airport. Be safe out there.

 

get what you want, or else your gonna be trading in soon and losing alot of money period. just respect yourself and respect the power of the bike---whichever you choose. i would suggest a yamaha if you like quality of over quantity.

 

Good advise...also if you lower the bike and it's not done correctly, you'll screw up the proper geometery and the handling will suffer. If 2-3'' lowered, you should also shorten the kickstand as well. I'm 5'6 3/4" with a 29" inseam and ride a Kaw Z1000 with a 32.3" seat height and have no problem keeping the bike up at a stop light/intersection.

 

Marcus. Don't get a bike.

g

 

I have been riding sportbikes for 24 years and worked in the industry for almost 10 years.

The SV 650 is a great bike to start with. It's what I recommend for my girlfriend and she loves it. I also have friends that have been riding for years that have SV's so I think it's a bike you can start with but also ride for years before you get something different.

Remember the bike is just the first thing you need to buy.

Riding gear is as important as the bike you choose.

Don't be a dumb *** and get crappy or no gear. Get the gear that fits and is high quality.

Any body that tells you that a 100 dollar helmet is all you need should be shot on sight.

 

Aww cmon G.

 

G, he is gonna need that bike to outrun me! He's just trying to increase his power to weight ratio even futher.

lol
jk

 

AHHHH your even in my LS1tech threads!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait to unhinge your doors, so we can put this to rest!........................

 

I started on a 600 Katana, and moved shortly to my 99 GSXR 750. Katana was fun, but I did get bored with it. Moved to my 750 and really learned how to ride. Ive been riding bikes for awhile before I got into rockets, but I was fine starting on a 600. Dont know your or your habits, or age for that matter too. Dont kid yourself, you jump on a 600 and you will be more than pleased. Try using all the liter bike on the streets, let alone a 600.

Id rather run a bike full out than half ***. Liter bikes in MHO are too much for the street.

Oh yea, and by the way. My 750 is for sale!! LOL