Starting out fresh...
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Start low and move up. Everyone is gonna give you different opinions on which displacement to start with, and all their points do make sense. It's up to you to make the decision really. Since gas prices are through the roof, it's VERY easy to sell bikes. I would look at the 2008 Kawasaki 250R. It's easy to learn on and you can sell it back for what you bought it for, easily.
I would also recommend taking the MSF class. They teach you alot of basics and upon completion of the course, they give you a card that get you 10% off on insurance, and if you take it at NOVA, they give you a coupon booklet that gives you 10-15% off on gears at Coleman's. It's worth the money, IMO. The discount alone is worth it.
I started on a 250, and now on a 600. Definitely glad I started low and learned all the basics.
By the way, find a mentor. Buddy up and ride with him. Have him follow while you lead when you ride. He can look out for you, and give you pointers on riding postures and positions.
PS. No matter what people say, starting out on a liter bike is stupid. There's cheaper ways of killing yourself.
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If you have any questions feel free to PM me. I ride weekly with my buddies. We don't go ball out and take it pretty easy. If you want you can get in on some of our slower paced rides.
I would also recommend taking the MSF class. They teach you alot of basics and upon completion of the course, they give you a card that get you 10% off on insurance, and if you take it at NOVA, they give you a coupon booklet that gives you 10-15% off on gears at Coleman's. It's worth the money, IMO. The discount alone is worth it.
I started on a 250, and now on a 600. Definitely glad I started low and learned all the basics.
By the way, find a mentor. Buddy up and ride with him. Have him follow while you lead when you ride. He can look out for you, and give you pointers on riding postures and positions.
PS. No matter what people say, starting out on a liter bike is stupid. There's cheaper ways of killing yourself.
Edit:
If you have any questions feel free to PM me. I ride weekly with my buddies. We don't go ball out and take it pretty easy. If you want you can get in on some of our slower paced rides.
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Originally Posted by u8myrice,Jun 6 2008, 01:44 PM
By the way, find a mentor. Buddy up and ride with him. Have him follow while you lead when you ride. He can look out for you, and give you pointers on riding postures and positions.
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This was my classic... 
$600 in 1996?
Definitely take the course. If you do the MD MVA-sponsored course and have your permit squared away before the end of the course, you can test for your license.
Or at least it used to be that way..
$600 in 1996?
Definitely take the course. If you do the MD MVA-sponsored course and have your permit squared away before the end of the course, you can test for your license.
Or at least it used to be that way..
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Originally Posted by robrob,Jun 4 2008, 06:34 PM
The Suzuki SV650 is a nice handling but very civil bike. It has a very smooth power band so it is easily ridden slowly but still has enough top end for track work. You'll see a lot of guys tracking the SV650 because as a twin it has a more mellow power delivery than the 4 cylinder 600's. They're cheaper and much more confortable than the racer rep 600's too. I'm actually considering selling my GSXR-1000 and picking up a track prepped SV myself.
Rob
Rob
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Originally Posted by u8myrice,Jun 7 2008, 04:06 AM
My friend has an 07 SV650, full fairings. It looks sickkkkk!! It has plenty of power and handles great. If you think 250R is not enough power for you, I would definitely get a SV650.