Hey guys, new rider here. I was wondering if you guys have any advice for a noob rider. I'm taking the MSF course in a week or so. Right now I'm trying to better prepare myself before riding. Do you guys think an 2006 CBR 600RR would be a good idea to start with, I'm 5'10 medium build 180 pounds(if it matters)..and thats the only bike I really want to ride..BTW I also need some tips on what to look for when it comes to buying a used bike....Thank you all ahead of time..!

 

I just typed a long response for you, but the forum screwed me once again..

 

Yea whats wrong with this forum..I'm begining to hate it..

 

the forum is in the process of being updated with a new program that will fix this.

as for an RR as a starter... do you have ANY experience riding anything with 2 wheels and a motor?

 

hey i started riding with barely any experience, and im doing just fine. just take it easy and dont go doing anything you wish you didnt.

As for going out and buying a bike..... i would bring a freind who knows a thing or two about bikes.[sm=bounceybounce.gif]

 

A 600RR is a very aggerssive bike to start on
it can be done, but
Take it slow, wear all your gear, respect the machine,never overesitimate your abilities
no matter how confident you feel... you're no Rossi.

 

Any bike can and will ki11 you if you're stup1d...
...but this one makes it very easy to do very stup1d things

 

+1 what WDR said.... always respect the machine and never be cocky with it, if you are it will bite you and show you that its more capible than your skills

 

+1 ^^^ and +1 on w e a r i n g your g e ar too. If you've had e x p e r i e n c e on a d i r t b i k e or a quad k n o w i n g the c l u t c h and s h i f t i n g you s h o u l d be fine. Just take it slow and p r a c t i ce away from t r a f f i c for a w h i l e. When you get out on the r o a d make sure you're a l w a y s paying a t te n t i o n, p e o p l e pull out on us all the time.

 

yeah its too aggressive in my mind for a beginner bike, +1000 on WDR. buy a smaller or less aggressive bike. the rr is a super bike so its gonna be really easy to be stupid on. get an f4i or something.. still an amazing bike