whats your opinion (sport motorcycle) - Page 2

**bzrk180** · #11 01-20-2011, 07:09 PM

It would depend on your experience. If you have not had much time riding, I would not be too encouraging of getting a sport bike as your first motorcycle. The street with a bike that has the ability to do 140+mph is NOT the way to learn how to ride.

If you have been riding all your life, had ridden with me your whole life growing up, seen the STUPIDITY of people in cars VS motorcycles, and know the hazards of riding bikes and I knew you had the ability to be safe, I would be concerend but would probably be excited and go with you to buy it.

There is A LOT of difference between riding in the dirt and riding on the street and if you dont understand CLEARLY what thats like, you are going to get hurt....No doubt about it!

But brother, I bought my last bike at 41 years old and my parents still worry! It means they love you, not that they dont trust you... Hope you get that man!

If you get one, remember, if you arent THE MOST defensive driver on the road, you shouldnt be on a bike!

**bzrk180** · #12 01-20-2011, 07:11 PM

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people making poor decisions are the problem.

YUP!!

**Blk Jck 224** · #13 01-20-2011, 07:19 PM

If you are living under their roof, you need to respect their rules. If you don't want to follow their rules, then move out & do whatever the hail you want to. You might want to take a tour through the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Hermann Hospital prior to making your decision to get a street bike.

**jake67** · #14 01-20-2011, 07:23 PM

thanks for all the responses after reading some of these responses gives me a little doubt in my decision but there is still that little part of me thats wants to ride. ive never been on a sports bike and would take the course to ride of course and wear proper gear i have been looking at the yamaha r6. guess i need to still talk to my parents as im still under their roof.

**BadBob** · #15 01-20-2011, 07:26 PM

I gotta sporty i'll sell ya, been down once and thats all i need
2008 1200

**grandpa cracker** · #16 01-20-2011, 07:29 PM

Jake, do you live in your parents house ? No doubt that motorcycles are more
life threatening than cars and trucks when involved in wrecks.
If you are in your parents home, I don`t care how old you are- their rules.
Your parents love and care for your well being , they did`nt nurture and care for you to lose you in a wreck.
Anyone that rides will be involved in at least a case of road rash. I used to ride
everywhere I went in all kinds of weather short of a hurricane.
For me, there`s was nothing like being in the wind, it was my lifestyle.
Now, no amount of money could get me to ride as I once did. I`d ride for an hour or so if I had a bike but that limited time would`nt warrant even owning one.
Just wondering how much experience you have on bikes ? There are cases where
experience goes out the window and the classic example is when the " I did`nt
see him " excuse is used.
The average motorist is looking for cars, trucks, etc. I think of myself as being aware and a defensive driver but must admit there were times a motorcyclist
appeared out of nowhere as I was pulling out .
Like a lot of people on here, I`ve lost brothers and friends to accidents and have been in them myself.
Next time you`re on the freeway, notice that people tailgate a bike just like they do a car. Some people just have no respect for bikers and not educated enough to give them extra room that should be given them.
If you are on your own, it`s your choice. My son came close to getting a
crotch rocket once and I literally prayed that he would`nt get it.
With so many vehicles on the roads now days and other things considered, the
feeling of freedom that a bike gives is just not worth the risk- for me anyway.

**Bigwater** · #17 01-20-2011, 07:36 PM

When i turned 18 years old I walked into Stubbs and picked up a 1981 limited edition superglide. I'm 49 years old and ride a 05 Ridgeback. The superglide doesn't see any road time anymore. Over that 31 years I've heard and seen just about everything you could ever imagine.
When my 18 year old daughter came in after riding around on the back of a crotch Rocket I just about came unglued. Thats knot how we roll around here. One day she came in and started asking me to get her a crotch rocket. Absolutley knot! was my response. Then came all the whys and why knots. The nagging continued until i told her it wasn't open for discussion. My mind started thinking of how i could get around this crotch rocket that she was riding around on the back of and either take a baseball bat to the operator or blow it up. that oportunity never arrived which I'm glad of for my sake but she couldn't shake the desire. One day I decided to google up a sportster. I always hated on these things too because i was mainly a big twin kind of guy. I told her that if i was dumb enough to get her a bike it would be something along the lines of this...a sporty. She took one look and turned her nose up. Little did she know she had ridden many mile on the back of my old superglide before she was even born. It made me feel guilty. My mind kept going back to the old trump card...if she figures out a way to get one I'll blow the motor in it. I had my plan firmly implanted so my worrying stopped. We gave it time and her urge went away. What a relief!
I'd tell you no especially with a sport bike.

Biggie

**Capt Scott Reeh** · #18 01-20-2011, 07:39 PM

1st of......When it's Gods plan to take you , there is nothing YOU can do ! 2nd....My suggestion is get a cruiser and surround yourself w/ older more responsible riders.I have had 3 crotch rockets in my life..they made me realize real quick that riding over ones head will get ya killed.....and...insurance is outrageous on sport bikes.Since I've had my Harleys I've realized that riding is about the freedom,sights,smells and sounds around us that we don't take the time to enjoy.Kinda hard to enjoy all that stuff while trying to be " Ricky Racer "
Learn how to ride and be responsible.If ya wanna haul arse....get a track bike and keep it off the highway and on the track. My .02 cents for what it's worth.

**YamahaFan** · #19 01-20-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jake67

thanks for all the responses after reading some of these responses gives me a little doubt in my decision but there is still that little part of me thats wants to ride. ive never been on a sports bike and would take the course to ride of course and wear proper gear i have been looking at the yamaha r6. guess i need to still talk to my parents as im still under their roof.

No young man wants to hear this but the R6 and and its competition from Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Honda are NOT good learner bikes. They are much too twitchy and high strung. The 1000 cc models are even worse.

I would suggest starting with a used version of the SV650, Ninja 650 or something comparable. Don't think these bikes are slow, they are just more forgiving than the the bikes mentioned above.

**Capt Scott Reeh** · #20 01-20-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by YamahaFan

No young man wants to hear this but the R6 and and its competition from Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Honda are NOT good learner bikes. They are much too twitchy and high strung. The 1000 cc models are even worse.

I would suggest starting with a used version of the SV650, Ninja 650 or something comparable. Don't think these bikes are slow, they are just more forgiving than the the bikes mentioned above.

Very good advice ! I also would like to add the most important thing....when we mature as bikers/motorcycle riders, it's not what you ride but THAT you ride.And ride responsibly to keep the world from stereotyping us into a bad labeled catagory.