first motorcycle, help me pick one Options

[bccentaur3]

O yeah of course. I wanted to buy my girl friend an 08 250 ninja because it looks sporty but super nimble. If you plan on doing a lot of track days pick up a 250. They are sooo nimble its a blast. But straight aways just doesnt do it.

[Hanyo]

So I finally got my bike.

Its as 2003 636 ninja. Here are some pictures for your enjoyment. I would like to thank everyone for there help and info.






Here are my observations and experience with motorcycles so far.

1)First thing you would ever notice on a bike is its extremely fast. Like mind blowing fast. Think of the fastest car you have ever rode in x 10 because you have to hold onto dear life. The only sensation i can relate to is you have a evil monkey on your back trying to rip you off your bike when you have the throttle pinned open.

2) its more expensive then you realize it. After buying gear and insurance and tax i was way over budget.

3) Sports bike hurt so much to ride. Your always in a crunched-up position, your right hand is always holding the same posture to maintain your speed. After an hour long ride you will be hurting. If you dont have tank grips expect the gas tank to hit you in the jewels.

4) motorcycle protection gear sucks, its gets so hot and sweaty. I would love to ride a motorcycle in just t-shirt and shorts but safety comes first.

5) passing the motorcycle test on a sports bike is not humanly possible.

6) It cost a whole lot more to maintain a sports bike then a car. Tires last only 2ooo miles and your fuel economy is not that great. (I only get 5 mpg better then the celica.) Parts cost a lot to replace because you most likely will need to buy them at the dealership. Motorcycle oil changes can cost around 50 dollars just in parts alone.

7) You will notice how bad everyone else drives and you have to be prepared for some asshole to swerve in front of you.

8) you will want more speed and regret not getting a 1000cc bike. maybe hayabusa muahaha

9) your home page will be reset to the weather channel, so you can decide if your can ride today.

10) did i mention bikes are ****en fast?

[whatthe]

1)First thing you would ever notice on a bike is its extremely fast. Like mind blowing fast. Think of the fastest car you have ever rode in x 10 because you have to hold onto dear life. The only sensation i can relate to is you have a evil monkey on your back trying to rip you off your bike when you have the throttle pinned open.

4) motorcycle protection gear sucks, its gets so hot and sweaty. I would love to ride a motorcycle in just t-shirt and shorts but safety comes first.

7) You will notice how bad everyone else drives and you have to be prepared for some asshole to swerve in front of you.

9) your home page will be reset to the weather channel, so you can decide if your can ride today.

10) did i mention bikes are ****en fast?

I get from my motorbike friend all the time haha

[97celiman]

haha that made me lol. my buddy learned to ride on a shoddy bike and then went and bought a gsxr 1000. needless to say he is spoiled as far as riding goes. everything else is just slow. still...i envy him.

[bccentaur3]

nice find. 636 is BOSS. I have the zx6rr, so the 599cc bike. I just spent a **** load on track gear this winter. 1100 on a teknic suit 200 on alpinestar boots. Another helmet to add to the collection and All thats left are some gauntlets for the track.

[tomazws]

How much? That's a nice clean bike. Bubble shield, seat cowl, rear fender eliminator, side LED blinkers, frame sliders, sparkling clean body.

Do oil change yourself, Autozone/Kragen/Pepboys ALWAYS carry 4-stroke motorcycle oil and the big stores will have filter too. It's the same thing with a car. It's more important for these bikes to have oil and coolant filled, these high RPMs will burn your motor FAST if it's dry in there.

Enjoy and be safe. I hope you took the MSF course, because you could skip that impossible riding test at DMV and get a discount on insurance.

Lastly, enjoy and ride safe. Every car on the road is your enemy.

[bccentaur3]

True that.. The Test at the DMV IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!

[Hanyo]

nice find. 636 is BOSS. I have the zx6rr, so the 599cc bike. I just spent a **** load on track gear this winter. 1100 on a teknic suit 200 on alpinestar boots. Another helmet to add to the collection and All thats left are some gauntlets for the track.

You got any suggestions for what are good track boots? I want the most amount of protections (Anti-torsion, anti-crush) for the lowest price. Thinking along the lines of something between $100 to $180 and are strictly motorcycle boots, wont be wearing them to walk around in.

boots

[bccentaur3]

those are nice, wished I would have gone with them. But the Alpinestars are pretty comfy. If you need a suit, get a one piece. Mine fits me flawlessly and to be honest I feel like a motogp rider. lol!! The gauntlets are going to be pricey though. I need a pair.

[Hanyo]

what gauntlets do you plan on getting? I'm in the same boat as you, trying to get all my track gear.

[bccentaur3]

I saw some nice tecnik ones. To be honest anything under $120. I want to be able to drag my knee this year.

[Hanyo]

are you going to take some track classes to improve your riding? I'm debating whether or not I am ready for that. I want to put some more miles under my belt before going to racing school.

Why dont you post some pictures of your RR? i would love to see it.

[blu94gt]

3) Sports bike hurt so much to ride. Your always in a crunched-up position, your right hand is always holding the same posture to maintain your speed. After an hour long ride you will be hurting. If you dont have tank grips expect the gas tank to hit you in the jewels.

4) motorcycle protection gear sucks, its gets so hot and sweaty. I would love to ride a motorcycle in just t-shirt and shorts but safety comes first.

7) You will notice how bad everyone else drives and you have to be prepared for some asshole to swerve in front of you.

9) your home page will be reset to the weather channel, so you can decide if your can ride today.

Sport bikes definitely are uncomfortable. I'm so glad I went for a bit more of a cruiser style this time around, all my friends who are on crotch rockets are faster but when we go on a 100 mile ride to the lake they're hurtin by the time we get there (while I'm comfy cushy lol)

For gear, did you get solid leathers? You should look for a mesh jacket and pants with a removable liner, will let a lot of air flow and keep you cool.

You definitely will notice how bad other drivers are, and how many people flat out don't pay attention before changing lanes or making turns. Don't go too crazy on that rocket though. I about took out a guy on a Honda the other day in my car, he came flying down the middle lane of the interstate doing at least 120 in the middle of rush hour, I was trying to merge into the middle lane and he was about a foot away from getting killed (and I'm VERY AWARE of bikes around me).

And yes...weather channel is constantly updating on my phone lol

*EDIT* forgot to say congrats on the purchase, that's a nice looking bike! Have fun!

This post has been edited by blu94gt: Apr 24, 2010 - 11:10 AM

[bccentaur3]

are you going to take some track classes to improve your riding? I'm debating whether or not I am ready for that. I want to put some more miles under my belt before going to racing school.

Why dont you post some pictures of your RR? i would love to see it.

I plan on taking the CRA classes here. But will do some track days for sure. I'll post pics tonight when my girl friend gets home.

[bccentaur3]

too many battle wounds on the bike.

[Hanyo]

i'm jealous. you have the newer 636. I think its one of the sexiest motorcycles of all time.

[bccentaur3]

sorry not the 636. its the RR so only 600

[Hanyo]

I feel like ****. I just sold my bike to a squid..

http://modesto.craigslist.org/mcy/2203058166.html

[bccentaur3]

Damn I wonder how much I could get for my bike.

[Hanyo]

Damn I wonder how much I could get for my bike.

Your bike would be hard to sell because a lot of people don't know what so special about the RR is. So you wont get the value you want.

My bike had a lot of *bling* added to it so it sold fast. Less then 5 days and it was gone. I also priced it cheap.

Still super depressed about my loss, Maybe a triumph 675 would be the right medicine.