[sd_matt]

Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)

[sd_matt]

Awww what am I listening to you all for?! I’m gonna go out and get an 1100. I’ll be fine;)

[sd_matt]

[quote=Eugene]SV 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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I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.

[sd_matt]

[quote=Eugene]SV 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.

[/quote]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.

[sd_matt]

[quote=Eugene]SV 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.

[/quote]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.

[sd_matt]

[quote=Eugene]SV 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.

[/quote]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.

[sd_matt]

[quote=Eugene]SV 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.

[/quote]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.

As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.

[sd_matt]

[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.

[sd_matt]

[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.

[sd_matt]

[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.

[sd_matt]

[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.

[sd_matt]

[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.

[sd_matt]

Here here condogirl

We reward the lawless and punish the lawful. I got a response from Fienstien. Here’s part of it.

“Most recently, during debate of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, I voted for an amendment that prohibits all recipients of Federal funds from hiring H-1B guest workers (temporary foreign workers in specialized occupations), unless a business first proves that American workers are not able to fill the jobs. This provision was included in the final version of the Act, which President Obama signed into law on February 17, 2009 (Public Law 111-5). Additionally, the White House has estimated that this Act may create or save as many as 396,000 jobs in California, and will help our state avoid additional cuts to Medi-Cal and other critical safety net programs.”

She never addressed benefits to the undocumented.

[sd_matt]

Here here condogirl

We reward the lawless and punish the lawful. I got a response from Fienstien. Here’s part of it.

“Most recently, during debate of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, I voted for an amendment that prohibits all recipients of Federal funds from hiring H-1B guest workers (temporary foreign workers in specialized occupations), unless a business first proves that American workers are not able to fill the jobs. This provision was included in the final version of the Act, which President Obama signed into law on February 17, 2009 (Public Law 111-5). Additionally, the White House has estimated that this Act may create or save as many as 396,000 jobs in California, and will help our state avoid additional cuts to Medi-Cal and other critical safety net programs.”

She never addressed benefits to the undocumented.

[sd_matt]

Here here condogirl

We reward the lawless and punish the lawful. I got a response from Fienstien. Here’s part of it.

“Most recently, during debate of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, I voted for an amendment that prohibits all recipients of Federal funds from hiring H-1B guest workers (temporary foreign workers in specialized occupations), unless a business first proves that American workers are not able to fill the jobs. This provision was included in the final version of the Act, which President Obama signed into law on February 17, 2009 (Public Law 111-5). Additionally, the White House has estimated that this Act may create or save as many as 396,000 jobs in California, and will help our state avoid additional cuts to Medi-Cal and other critical safety net programs.”

She never addressed benefits to the undocumented.

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