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June 19, 2009 at 9:45 PM #418542June 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM #417827
sd_matt
Participant[quote=CafeMoto][quote=barnaby33]SV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
Josh[/quote]I firmly second this advice.[/quote]
I’m 185lbs.
Patb
I hear you about the 300-350 but those are harder to find new and I don’t want to mess with an older bike even though I’m contemplating a beater. If I find a 500 I will be happy with that. I should have specified 600 give or take.
June 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM #418060Participant[quote=CafeMoto][quote=barnaby33]SV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
Josh[/quote]I firmly second this advice.[/quote]
I’m 185lbs.
Patb
I hear you about the 300-350 but those are harder to find new and I don’t want to mess with an older bike even though I’m contemplating a beater. If I find a 500 I will be happy with that. I should have specified 600 give or take.
June 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM #418321Participant[quote=CafeMoto][quote=barnaby33]SV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
Josh[/quote]I firmly second this advice.[/quote]
I’m 185lbs.
Patb
I hear you about the 300-350 but those are harder to find new and I don’t want to mess with an older bike even though I’m contemplating a beater. If I find a 500 I will be happy with that. I should have specified 600 give or take.
June 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM #418389Participant[quote=CafeMoto][quote=barnaby33]SV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
Josh[/quote]I firmly second this advice.[/quote]
I’m 185lbs.
Patb
I hear you about the 300-350 but those are harder to find new and I don’t want to mess with an older bike even though I’m contemplating a beater. If I find a 500 I will be happy with that. I should have specified 600 give or take.
June 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM #418547Participant[quote=CafeMoto][quote=barnaby33]SV 650 is a good bike to look at for a first bike. Light and flickable, easy to learn to ride and some room to grow into. I’d say its more about your physical size and what you want in a bike.
As to equipment, Helmet (full not just a brain bucket), leather jacket with shoulder and elbow armor, gloves jeans and ankle covering shoes. Shoes should also be leather and steel toe is good too. Most of these items can be bought on CL for a lot less than new, usually less than half.
Josh[/quote]I firmly second this advice.[/quote]
I’m 185lbs.
Patb
I hear you about the 300-350 but those are harder to find new and I don’t want to mess with an older bike even though I’m contemplating a beater. If I find a 500 I will be happy with that. I should have specified 600 give or take.
June 19, 2009 at 11:42 PM #417842murf2222
ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
June 19, 2009 at 11:42 PM #418075ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
June 19, 2009 at 11:42 PM #418337ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
June 19, 2009 at 11:42 PM #418404ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
June 19, 2009 at 11:42 PM #418562ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
June 19, 2009 at 11:52 PM #417847Eugene
ParticipantSV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
June 19, 2009 at 11:52 PM #418080ParticipantSV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
June 19, 2009 at 11:52 PM #418342ParticipantSV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
June 19, 2009 at 11:52 PM #418408ParticipantSV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
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