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Too bad nobody copied the K100RS mirrors, they not only provide good view coverage, they also shield your hands from rocks and rain. The only down side is they vibrate a little between 110 and 140 KPH …not a real big issue though because the bike seldom see those low speeds

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A piece of sheep skin was always a popular seat add on, needs to be attached so that it doesn’t slide around and removable on demand as it will take on water.

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I agree with Jeff, and add; I’ve always considered 10 years as the best age to start, any younger should stay with a bicycle, skateboard or maybe a mini bike, until they develop the balance and coordination to operate a motorized vehicle. Believe me when I say, kids grow up so very fast there is some wisdom to buying something they will grow into rather than out of in only one year. I started 44 years ago at age 10 with a $60 Suzuki 80 and could scarcely reach the ground for the first few rides without assistance to launch. But I rode that bike for a few years and have almost no recollection of it ever being too big. That Suzuki 80 sport K11 had 17″ wheels and weighed about 165 lbs. wet. Roughly the same weight as my current 250cc 4 stroke competition Trials bike, except K11 had a much taller seat. BTW I was always small for my age and had to do my own service and repairs from the get go.
Trials is a very ‘unique’ variety of motorcycle and the best way to locate these things used is by seeking out local clubs and competition events. That is where the dealers can be found. USA and GB has ten times the ridership that we have here in Canada.

[TrialsRider]

…not a frequently required concept for beginners, but:
When in a mid air jump; accelerating to spin the back wheel will cause the front wheel to rise, whereas touching the rear brake will cause the front wheel to drop. Have seen a few huge ramp jump attempts where they never seemed to clue into this fact.

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Hmmm, any chance they are clearing out carburated bikes, in preparation for more stringent emission control standards?

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Dual stage fuel injection, twin cam, 4 cylinders, 16 valves, 12.2:1 compression ( possibly requires high test fuel ) close ratio 6 speed transmission and 110+ horsepower in a stronger and lighter chassis, by comparison to many non ‘super sport’ motorcycles having an even larger displacement. Some of this comes from the super sport class bikes sharing technology originally designed for MotoGP racing. More power calls for more brakes and the CBR 600rr has brakes that would put many cars to shame. ( even has optional ABS ) It’s sometimes easier to identify a super sport performer at a glance, by looking at their brakes.
Similar bikes in super sport class include; Ducati 848, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Suzuki GSX-R600, Triumph Daytona 675, and Yamaha YZF-R6. All truly intended for seasoned riders with very deep pockets.

The bikes being recommended are single or twin cylinder machines, often with CV carburetors or milder tuned fuel injection and despite being sometimes larger in displacement, they are not as performance oriented, just as others have already said.

[TrialsRider]

…helps to know the actual models being compared also, if you are going from a 250 single to a 600 four cylinder etc. Remember to price your insurance in advance too.

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If anyone actually needed a reason not to play with Nozz other than it’s propensity to melt pistons; “Nitrous oxide reacts with ozone and is the main naturally occurring regulator of stratospheric ozone. Nitrous oxide is also a major greenhouse gas and air pollutant. Considered over a 100 year period, it has 298 times more impact per unit weight than carbon dioxide.”

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With all that Nitrous Oxide around, you can’t help but laugh

I once smoked both front and back tires trying to scrub off speed, when a transport pulled into the left lane in front of me, it was very scary ! I won’t admit how fast I was going …suffice to say it would have been my own fault. Thank god for Brembo’s.

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You should be able to find one of these used: http://www.americanbeta.com/minitrialspecspage.html
video offered to relate size:

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Buy him a dirt bike and maybe he’ll loose interest in the puter

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Congrats on the new bike purchase
Did you get the 2010 with windshield, saddlebags and passenger backrest ? You’re going to love that shaft drive! Just go easy in the corners until you explore the grind point on the foot boards.

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A brand new rider may have the impression that they need to put both feet flat on the ground to be comfortable, but as you advance in your ability to balance and feel more comfortable on the bike, you will find that just a toe down is adequate to stabilize the bike at a stand still. Riders that put the feet down and ‘peddle walk’ to take off or drag the feet coming to a stop, just don’t get it yet. The best control you can have is with the feet and fingers on the controls.

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Expand your horizons. Maybe a ‘performance’ motorcycle is that somthin, somthin, that you are looking for in comparison to your current rides and a bigger one of what you have is just that, a bigger one of what you have. I’d say more but Munch would rip me a new one 😮

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Sage words, I like the fact that it does not scare the crap out motorcyclists, who’s only desire is to ride the public roads safely.

If you wish to develop your riding skills to the limit, do so on a track or on the dirt or some place else where no cars go. By far the best way to learn to ride better, is to follow someone that rides far better than you.

If you are looking for riders more skilled than yourself, get involved in amateur competition events or pay for lessons.

If you should find yourself among the 1% of riders out there that take interest in my favorite motor sport know this… You will crash! but seldom seriously hurt yourself, that is the advantage of a non-speed related motor sport

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