just joined site. name is al,I'm 36 used to ride dirt bikes growing up.First street bike was a 78 honda cx550 liquid cooled,shaft driven.I believe that was the year seems so long ago.Really haven't riden since about 20 years.Well last xmas bought my son whowas 5 at the time a honda cr50 dirtbike so i started looking at the sport bikes and i don't need to tell you guys next what happened.Walked out of the dealer w/ my own xmas bike.It was a kawasaki ninja 650r 2007,cause w/ that bike you sit straight up I shattered 3 disks2 years ago and had surgeryin neck so I did'nt want to be riding leaned over.Was not happy w/ bike at all from the get go, my brother inlaw bought a 2006 gxsr1000 in july so i asked if i could ride his no problem w/ neck.3 weeks ago traded in 650r for a 2006 honda cbr1000rr left over brand new.Man you can't smack the smile off my face,any time I can ride I do.Went to MSF school 2 weeks ago and got license,that school teaches you alot of stuff.Have to respect that bike or it will own you,well I'm glad Ijoined this forum to talk to people who I hope enjoy this bike as much as I do............

 

welcome to the forum!

 

Welcome to the forum AC. Good to hear you're back in the saddle after surgery. Nice upgrade! [sm=smiley20.gif]

Be safe.

 

Welcome to the forum, what color did you get? I had a neighboir that had a lot of back problems and had to ride a sport bike so he wouldn't be sitting straight up without any support for his back. He could hold the right posture and be fine on a sport bike.

 

Hello & Welcome!!