[megaspaz]

I do believe you are correct. so eh… ignore my earlier post…

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If it were me, I’d go with either the sv650 or gs500 only because they’re more recent. I’d go with the sv650 over the gs500 because of the fuel injection, v-twin, liquid cooled engine, plethora of after market parts, and some of the issues I hear about with the gs500. Although, honda’s are built to last, 1989 would still leave me wary… but when going used, you just have to go and see ’em and hopefully test ride ’em.

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[megaspaz]

only if the latter is excessive for the given the given rider’s skill level and road conditions… yes, i kinda feel like arguing…

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Being safe and being fast are not mutually exclusive, imo.

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I actually have a post somewhere on this site where I actually did say I wish I started on a ninja 250. The first day I rode my sv650 I dropped it coming to a stop. The second week, I dropped it again. I rode my buddy’s ninja 250 that first day and it was really more comfortable and more manageable for a noob doing going in and out of parking lots. It took me a while to get comfortable at parking lot with lots of people speed on the sv650 as well as slow speed tight right handers and uturns. This is just my experience starting on an 650cc bike and riding a ninja 250. Granted I’m in the physically average range of 5’8″ and 160 lbs. so I don’t have the cramped issues with tall/heavy persons on sports bikes. And my experience doesn’t necessarily reflect other’s experience. There’s a few people that have learned on a 600cc bike just fine, but they’re probably in the minority… but that’s just my feeling.

Your posts do smack of wanting validation though, imo.

Edit: ben started on a gs500f and he’s said in a post also that he would start on a ninja 250 if he had to start all over again.

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http://forums.sportrider.com/70/591801/new-riders/new-riders-please-read-this-updated/index.html

Again, any early 1990’s 600cc sports bike would make better first beginner bikes than recent 600cc sports bikes. But it’s your decision, so make it and forget about trying to get confirmation about making a good choice and being disappointed at not getting it. Just take the time to get to know your bike in an empty parking lot and take it slow. Learn your friction zone and go easy on the throttle.

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[megaspaz]

power wheeling a cruiser accidentally probably won’t happen. Although, clutching up a wheelie accidentally would be much more possible.

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[megaspaz]

From one south bay rider to another, Welcome! Glad to hear you getting back into riding. The SCM has great roads to ride on. Maybe I’ll see you up at 4corners/alice’s/stp/boulder creek sometime.

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The only things I can think of as intermediate courses would be:

1. The MSF ERC course. But that’s geared towards those that have at least 1 years riding experience.
2. Novice track day.

The free things would be to find a parking lot and practice. The MSF BRC hasn’t changed at all in many a moon, so you can take what you learned at the MSF BRC and apply it to the parking lot. Another thing is to network. Find a motorcyclist forum in your area and join some rides or ask a local to mentor you. The other free thing to do is to just go out and brave the traffic on your own… You can’t get the best out of your bike or experience if you don’t ride it.

If you haven’t already done so, grab David Hough’s Proficient Motorcycling book. The MSF bases its course curriculum around this book anyways.

G’luck and happy motoring.

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[megaspaz]

If the bike you’re looking at is an older (late 1990s) fz, then it might be a good starter bike to start on. If you look on the net, then general consensus for recent fz is that they do not make good first bikes. They make good first big bikes if you have riding experience.

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[megaspaz]

If you’ve taken and passed the MSF before, you can see if the MSF cert you got will work here in California. Either way, taking the MSF is way easier than doing the DMV rider test. And I would not take the bike you ride for doing the DMV rider test. If you’re intent on taking the DMV rider test, rent a 250cc bike.

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[megaspaz]

you’re overreacting. i don’t recall anyone here ever saying you’re definately going to crash, nor anyone saying the only safe speed to ride is 15mph. Now, that said, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be a little frightened riding on the street. Riding the street along with other vehicles, pedestrians, critters, etc. should scare you enough so that you’re alert. Those pics you see on the web about road rash, accidents, etc. are possibilities of what you could look like if you ride like a douche and don’t wear protective gear. It all amounts to how much risk you’re willing to take.

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[megaspaz]

Welcome. My opinion on this, is to stay away from an I4 600cc bike. If you absolutely have to have a bigger sports bike, grab an SV650SF or a Kawi 650R – twin engine bikes with very smooth/linear power delivery and a more usuable lower powerband and they’ll handle the highway just peachy keen.

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[megaspaz]

Welcome! If you can convince your parents, start off by taking the MSF class. You’ll learn the basics in a safe, controlled environment.

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[megaspaz]

yup. okey dokey. happened around a month and a half ago.

Article –> https://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com/crash-analysis-tailwhipped-lil-dragon-highway-49

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