You wana learn how to ride start on a cruiser if you can throw those heavy @ss bikes around then everything else is easy

 

I bought my first bike, a 2003 600 f4i, in March. I took the MSF course as well. I knew that getting a 600 was a good idea because I knew even before taking the MSF course that I was going to take everything slow. Watch a bunch of youtube vids of dumb ashs crashing. It keeps you in check. Then watch a bunch of vids, and read up on proper riding style.

I'm VERY happy that I didn't get a 250 as my first bike. My 600 is plenty for me now, and for the next year, then I'll move up. 1300 Busa maybe.....j/k ... in short...take your time, research, take the MSF course....know the limits of your bike, and how FAST it is!

 

I think it's all about how you ride. If you're smart and you learn how to ride on a f4i you'll be fine. But if you think from day one you know it all, you're just an accident waiting to happen. I started on a 600 and i've never had a problem but I respected the fact that at first I was a new rider and I didn't know it all and as I learned and you always learn something new when riding, I got more comfortable and started getting more out of my bike. Just don't think you're a pro from day one and learn what your bike can do as you learn how to ride better.

 

This has been beaten to death, but either way keep the shiny side up.

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