[dnicewitit]

Wow!!! Thank you so much guys for your responses. This site is great……..Is there anything I can add to the bike to keep it from stalling or delaying in igniting. If I dont break it in properly, does that make it stall more? Is there any slip on thats more reliable than another? I would love it to have that “Skuureeooooo” sound rather than it just rumbling/gargling like a cruiser. Any ideas? This is exciting! Now I guess I just have to pick a color and then get some gear. I was thinking about going green because that seems to be exclusive to ninja’s only but I really like the red, although blue is my favorite color. Decisions..decisions??? As for gear…; do any of you guys know which brand of helmet seems to be the most reputable/durable. I hear Shoei and Arai are the best but I’ve read that Scorpion and HJC are just as good if not better, with a smaller price tag. I really dont wanna spend 3, 4, 5 hundred dollars if I dont have to. What do you guys recommend? Also what about jackets? Any brands to stick with any to avoid?
I know its a lot of questions….SORRY…..I greatly appreciate you guys time. Thanks again.

[dnicewitit]

Thanks a lot for the info. Your “early morning ramble” proved to be very useful. I’ve been giving it some thought and Im so much now more so leaning toward the 250R. The 2008 is just plain sexy. Im about 5’11, 165lbs and it feels a bit smaller but I’d rather that than it being to big, especially for my 1st bike. Im not to happy about the buzzy sound and the fact that it will take a lot to start up because I hear its coldblooded rather than fuel injected. I am also unsure in how to break in a new bike. Someone told me that I wouldnt be able to go over 30mph and couldnt rev past 4000rpm. Thats very discouraging for my fun factor if thats true. Still yet, Im thinking it will still prove to be a better investment. Im planning on at least trying it out for a season and if my skill permits me, maybe selling it and upgrading to the SV650. My ultimate goal is to be able to ride at Gixxer 600/750. I love the look of those bikes. Thanks for your response, you probably just saved my life. Now all I have to do is convince my ego and we’re good to go.

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