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Originally Posted by wheelhaus
It doesn't make you a hypocrite if you realize it just plain wasn't a good idea. The only difference is that you're not dead/maimed/disabled. What were your experiences riding a 600 as a first bike?
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I still have it.
Its just tore apart in my garage right now. (new harness, throttle cables, cleaning throttle body and just an overall inspection o it....30k miles on a 2005)
I rode dirt bikes growing up, My uncle rode an older Harley, my father the same, I am no stranger to bikes.
I decided on a 600 after two months of talking to friends and family that ride. A 250 is 'slower' than the FR-S and would defeat the purpose of getting the bike for me :P.
Besides that....money. A used 250 out here is like 4500+ (for one in decent shape.) I got mine for 2500, and have only paid less than 50 bucks to get it 'safe' for the roads.
As far as riding exp....Its something else. It doesn't take much or a twist to get it moving to pass somebody etc. It is a little heavy to muscle around effectively, but can chalk that up as myself not being fully accustomed to the bike. I only have about 6 hours seat time on it so far, most of it riding in traffic and in town.
Have a helmet, Gloves and a Jacket. I wear a set of non steel toe 'boots' when I ride and some khaki bickies (spelling!!!!!) as leg wear. Not full gear, But I buy a little more every few days....as money allows.... There is no law for PPE in Hawaii, I am already better off than a lot of people!
I signed up for the MSF course the day I actually bought the bike, before it even made it to my house. I suggest every new rider do the same. No excuses really. Even some of the older riders can benefit to going to it every couple of years!