New To The Gixxer World

hello ladies, i stumbled upon this site while looking for a bike, read a few threads and i felt right at home. my dilemma: im a beginner with passion to ride but have not. the urge to ride is like fire in my bones. i was going to get a gix 5 years ago and just when i was about to purchase a bike my ex boyfriend was hit on his bike and is now paralyzed from the waist down. it scared me a little, along with friends and family telling me i should let this be my "#1 reason for not getting a bike" and i listened to them. but as days and years continue to pass, the FLAME has not gone out (nor do i want it too), so i've decided to get a gix with or without my loved one's support! :thumbup: :clap: currently looking and i need help from some of you more experienced riders. should i start on a 600/750? ht. 5'9.5 wt.200lbs all advise welcome thanx

welcome to the board If you never rode a bike before please dont get a 750 LOL I suggest taking the MSF to get yourself familiar with riding. That class will teach you the basics. Before getting a bike I would also plan the finances out. You have the bike...insurance.. Drivers license or permit... register the bike... etc etc I've know some females to get the bike and then cant ride it on the street cause they couldnt afford the insurance. Congrats though on wanting to learn to ride. I have much respect to ladies that want to learn and want to ride.

thanx suzukigirl ;) no i never rode before......so i guess i will be getting the 600 :bounce i am going to take a beg. course with ncmt (Northern California Motorcycle Training) riding has been a HUGE PASSION of mine since i was about 6.

i would also suggest getting around bikes. if possible get in some time on like a 50CC mini bike, if you are nervous about weight ratio the 50 will do you some good as far as balance and turning. just a thought :thumbup:

The SV650 is a great beginner bike.

Get an in expensive used bike first don't go out and buy a brand new one....

The SV650 is a great beginner bike. :thumbup: +1

thanx u guys for the advise :thumbup:

i would also suggest getting around bikes. if possible get in some time on like a 50CC mini bike, if you are nervous about weight ratio the 50 will do you some good as far as balance and turning. just a thought :thumbup: believe it or not, i know a few people that learned that way

The rider course is a great idea, I took the msf course and was suprised about how little I remembered from riding when I was a kid,, Check out craigslist in you area for a good cheap used bike,,, there are some bikes here in the Portland area for as little as $500 that run and would work great for a beginer bike, ,,, Oh by the way,,, Welcome

try considering a ninja 250, They are relativly cheap, (Under 2K) They are the CC as what they train you on in the MSF courses. They have a decent amount of power but not as much power that if you panic and over throttle your not going to be on your ass. As long as you dont wreck on it, once you feel strong in it you can then resell it, pull all your money back and then up to a 600. Remember that the best racers are not made on large engines. They are made on small engines. For those are the ones who learn to take advantage of everything and being the top performer to get every little inch. To go faster, you must start slower.

I agree with most of your replies. Start with a 600 and then work your way up. I myself started with a GXSR 750 with a 10" extended swing arm. I have to say that i still have problems or should I say I am still scared about turning around in the middle of the street, just because it is so extended. But I wouldn't trade it for n e thing. I love my bike and I love the speed just be careful!!!! I can tell you to take the course but I never did. But I do have lots of friends there to help and catch me if and when I need them!!! If you desire to ride then like I said just be careful. It is so true that others don't see you. I wish you luck!!!

Please do not start on a race-rep 600. First of all...you are going to crash...no matter what bike you have. So buy something you dont mind a little rash on. If you invest in a Ninja 250 or 500 you will get what you paid when you are ready for the 600. 600's are WAAAYYY too fast for a beginner. There is very little room for rider error on a race-rep. TAKE THE MSF COURSE!!! AND WEAR GEAR!!!

Marko138 is soooo right!!! get something you can handle!!! Like I said I sarted out on a Gsxr 750 with a 10" xtended swing arm ..... Actually I have two bikes my other one is a triumph daytona T595 which i just layed down last week, or should I say it layed me down! I guess the best advise here is to ride something not so big and definitely wear riding gear... ( which I was not wearing at the time ) take the course and respect the power!!! I am now trying to find parts to replace the ones I screwed up, not cheap!!! Not to mention the road rash and the curb I damaged with my head.... No LID!!!! That was a mistake on my part. Remember one thing though... if you do crash, No big deal just don't wait too long before you ride again, that seems to scare the crap outta ya!!! Get right the heck back on it and ride!!!!!

I suggest taking the MSF to get yourself familiar with riding. That class will teach you the basics. can you really just get a bike and ride it in america!?!?? in the uk we're civilised and you HAVE to have passed the right courses before you can have a big bike oh and you HAVE to wear a helmet by law americans are nuts i swear! you'd never catch me on any motorbike of any size without a helmet, i spose i just value the skin on my face to much

can you really just get a bike and ride it in america!?!?? in the uk we're civilised and you HAVE to have passed the right courses before you can have a big bike oh and you HAVE to wear a helmet by law americans are nuts i swear! you'd never catch me on any motorbike of any size without a helmet, i spose i just value the skin on my face to much Buddy, I agree with you 100%. Thats how it should be here in the states. There are a lot of idiots here who ride bikes they have no business on. But hey, go USA right?

It's crazy to think that someone with zero experience can run out and purchase a shiny new 1000 and ride off into the sunset. But you can, many have, and many more will... Then again, natural selection will surely run it's course with many of these fools.

BTW my first bike was a new GSXR 600 and I am a fairly small female. I took the MSF and after I got my license I didnt ride on the street for a month and mostly stayed in parking lots until I was comfortable enough to hit the streets. I've know females to start on 750's and still are very comfortable and are good riders. I think if your mature enough you can start on a 600 race bike. As long as you know its all in the throttle. Practice Practice Practice though and good luck :thumbup:

Then again, natural selection will surely run it's course with many of these fools. lololol too true :bounce BTW my first bike was a new GSXR 600 and I am a fairly small female. I took the MSF and after I got my license I didnt ride on the street for a month and mostly stayed in parking lots until I was comfortable enough to hit the streets. I've know females to start on 750's and still are very comfortable and are good riders. I think if your mature enough you can start on a 600 race bike. As long as you know its all in the throttle. Practice Practice Practice though and good luck :thumbup: im getting a big bike at the end of next month, fuck my 125 lol i want a 750 as ive been riding for nearly umm 5 years on piddly little bikes. but as im not loaded as fuck im gonna have to 'make do' with an '04 600... cant say i mind all that much tho!

If you're determined to ride, you will. I had never in my life driven a standard car, heck I didn't even know how to shift gears. I actually learned shifting on a four wheeler. I took the riders course and then started riding in parking lots on a 600. Two months later I started riding my Telefonica, which is also a 600, I guess the beauty of this bike in particular, makes me a careful rider. Just start slow, know your limits, and always wear gear.

can you really just get a bike and ride it in america!?!?? in the uk we're civilised and you HAVE to have passed the right courses before you can have a big bike oh and you HAVE to wear a helmet by law americans are nuts i swear! you'd never catch me on any motorbike of any size without a helmet, i spose i just value the skin on my face to much If you got the money or good enough credit you can own it, In MI you are suposed to get a temp permit and ride with somone that has there endorsment, but i dont even know one person that actually rode with somone else on there permit.....actually there were 3 of us that had our permits at the same time :D It was interesting

you may be CIVILIZED but you can't spell for shit!!! oh and not all americans ride without helmets, i agree with you calling people nuts for not wearing their helmets, you just can't generalize you know, that's kind of like saying british don't brush their teeths, and we know that can't be true. and we do have laws that require riders to have a motorcycle endorsement to ride one. it's up to the individual to take the risk of riding without license. peace out :arsenal

you just can't generalize you know, that's kind of like saying british don't brush their teeths, and we know that can't be true. and Yea baby, YEAAAA!!! http://www.talentbookingusa.com/look-a-likes/images/austin-powers.jpg :lol: you forgot to mention that we are also gun-toting-war-hungry-crazy-sobs. jk, but yes, some people really are stupid and dont wear lids and are reminded of it when their face plants.

you may be CIVILIZED but you can't spell for shit!!! oh and not all americans ride without helmets, i agree with you calling people nuts for not wearing their helmets, you just can't generalize you know, that's kind of like saying british don't brush their teeths, and we know that can't be true. and we do have laws that require riders to have a motorcycle endorsement to ride one. it's up to the individual to take the risk of riding without license. peace out :arsenal by generalising you mean tha peart where i said: can you really just get a bike and ride it? i apologise so so much if what i said next was the part that offended you: americans are nuts i swear! you'd never catch me on any motorbike of any size without a helmet, i spose i just value the skin on my face to much or maybe you should just cry more :infrandom

Maybe you should do a little more research before asuming things. From what I know, you have to have a motorcycle license or permit to ride a motorcycle in any state. The restrictions i'm sure vary from state to state. In california having just a permit will not let to you ride on freeways or with a passenger on the back. As for the helmet laws. Some states requir it, some states don't, and I think the majority of the states do require a helmet. In california its required. But there is no limits to how many CCs you wanna ride on, and I think thats what you are trying to point out. You can be 16 and get a busa as your first bike. As long as you have the cash, can afford the insurance, and just a permit, you can ride that sucker (if you do it legimitly). In the united states, it is very very easy to get a license. Something I don't agree on. I think it should follow like other countries, making it much harder and taking a lot of classes. I've heard riding a motorcycle in spain is like heaven. The roads are nice and drivers on the road are very respectful towards motorcyclist, not to mention local law enforcement is too! I really think they should change it so that if you want a motor vechile license, you have you take every test and be able to ride/drive anything. It just makes people understand and be more aware when they are in your shoes. But sadly, something like this would prob never happen here. Instead of the government spending money on making the roads safer, reducing accidents and tickets, they don't. You know how much money california brings in every year off of tickets? A shit load. Kinda shitty when you think about it, accidents too I believe is the number one killer.

yea, in england i heard it was kinda the same way with kids gettin 1000cc bikes at like 17 but so many kids were dying the government had to step in a sort things out and i still think people who ride without a helmet are either crazy or want to die

Ballhawk, I gotta agree with what your saying here. In Pennsylvania, if you have a permit you can ride 1 up in the daylight. No passengers and no nitetime riding. There is no specification on CC's. So sure, a 16 year old who goes out, pays the state $10 bucks for the permit can then cruise down to the local dealer and buy the biggest fastest bike they have. PA also no longer has a helmet law.Those who are 21 can ride without if they so choose. Samething for passengers...21 and up: your choice. I have never rode without a helmet. Never will. To me that seems foolish. If I go down, I like my chances of survival a little more with a helmet. We just had a 16 year old die around here without a helmet. This jag got on the back of a gixxer with a 27 year old moron who was FUCKING DRUNK (allegedly), the 16 year old had a helmet but it was on the bike's helmet lock, not his head. Well, 27 year old crashes, going too fast. Both fly off bike, 16 year old dies. 27 has serious injuries. I hate to say it but people as stupid as these two deserve this kind of stuff. I hate to wish harm on people but if you are dumb enough to get on a bike with someone who has been drinking and then dont even wear a helmet (also breaking the law) then you deserve what you get. And to the ladies: Girls have more rationale than men. Girls are much safer on a bigger bike than your average male who buys the 750 or the liter simply to inflate his ego and talk shit to his buddies.

not to mention the no speed limit law in some countries :thumbup:

not to mention the no speed limit law in some countries :thumbup: Yup, thats cause I think people pay more attention on the road and are a lot more respectful.

Us American's are the most disrespectful of all. :arsenal :2hard :arsenal

TEN DOLLARS !?!? to ride a sexy bike, omg! the test here costs like 500 pounds!!! no test = no bike they have no speed limit on some highways in germany dont they?? im WELL up for give them a run sometime heheh

The SV650 is a great beginner bike. :thumbup:

Ninja 250 is another good one. small and cheap.

up here in northern california you have to have a permit to even take the training course and if you pass it. the dmv will waive the driving test, and issue your license.

Girl...props for riding against the loved ones wishes. I think THAT will be your biggest challenge by far. It's very tough to do something without the moral support of the family and friends. As far as advice...take the course. For a couple of reasons: 1. You'll get to go on a bike, by yourself, and figure out if you want to keep riding. 2. You'll learn a lot. Don't be afraid to be "overly safe". Get the gloves, get the jacket, get the GOOD HELMET (please for the love of all that is good, don't get cheap when it comes to protecting your squash), and most importantly WEAR THE GEAR!!!!! Make sure you have GOOD health insurance. You're gonna fall. That's a given. You might even get hurt. You might get hurt really bad...after all, you've already seen the reality of that situation. But make sure you've got good health insurance so that IF something does happen, you're covered. And mostly....remember....life isn't how you fall....it's how you get back up and keep going. GOOD LUCK!!! AND CONGRATS ON PURSUING THE SPIRIT!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Don't be afraid to be "overly safe". Get the gloves, get the jacket, get the GOOD HELMET (please for the love of all that is good, don't get cheap when it comes to protecting your squash), and most importantly WEAR THE GEAR!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!! AND CONGRATS ON PURSUING THE SPIRIT!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: I think I know what you mean here...but let me just say there is nothing "overly safe" about wearing gear. Not wearing any of the things you mentioned would be foolish. Wear all your gear EVERYTIME YOU RIDE. Even if it's just a short trip down the road. You never know when some knucklehead is gonna pull out in front of you and ruin your day. Also, go to www.sportrider.com and read the article about different helmet certifications. You don't need to spend $800 bucks to get a good helmet. Any DOT approved helmet is gonna protect your dome. What you get for the high dollars is comfort, padding, etc. BUT NEVER EVER RIDE WITHOUT A HELMET. Good luck, we're here if you need us. :thumbup:

I think I know what you mean here...but let me just say there is nothing "overly safe" about wearing gear. I absolutely agree. I've seen too many people not wear the gloves or something like that because "man, it's just not gonna happen....". That's all I meant....take it seriously, and the day you lose respect for the bike, park it in the garage till you have that respect back.

I absolutely agree. I've seen too many people not wear the gloves or something like that because "man, it's just not gonna happen....". That's all I meant....take it seriously, and the day you lose respect for the bike, park it in the garage till you have that respect back. How true this is. Yet inevitably (sp?) there are gonna be knuckleheads who defy logic and then go plant there bikes into a wall. Don't be that guy...or gal. And remember, always wear your gear!!!! Even when its 100 degrees out...because sweat is easier to wipe off than road rash.