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A brand new rider (1 season)

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zakarov

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Hi everyone,

I don't know much about motorcycling but looking for that knowledge.
I have a 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600. I'm just waiting for that summer back again!
Any advises for that motorcycle (what to do /or not, maintenance, repairs, etc.) is more than welcome.
I wish also to ask you guys: do you think it (that Bike) is too big for a new rider? Lot of ppl where saying that I should have started with something smaller (250 or 500cc) ... :happy10:.

I hope learning from you guys.

Thanks
Zak
 
Don't listen to anyone, that's a nice bike.

Just make sure you take baby steps and don't go out of your comfort zone at the beginning. Make sure you take a riding beginners course and you will be fine.

remember the control is on your right hand, just like masturbating
 
Welcome!!
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ZX600 said:
Don't listen to anyone, that's a nice bike.

Just make sure you take baby steps and don't go out of your comfort zone at the beginning. Make sure you take a riding beginners course and you will be fine.

remember the control is on your right hand, just like masturbating
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Thanks, I'll remember that control thing....;)
That's exactly what I did. I took 2 months courses (24hours in closed routes and 3h in the road with a highway.)
It deserved the price I paid for (700$).

Zak
 
ZX600 said:
Don't listen to anyone, that's a nice bike.

Just make sure you take baby steps and don't go out of your comfort zone at the beginning. Make sure you take a riding beginners course and you will be fine.

remember the control is on your right hand, just like masturbating
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But i use my feet for masturbating.
 
A motorcycle is more than the sum of the parts. Every part needs to function correctly or bad things can happen (obviously). Make sure your tires and brakes are in good condition as a start. If I buy a ride, I always put new tires and front brakes on it, regardless of what condition the old ones were. A little anal, but you never know how a tire was stored or used.

First thing to do is determine if your a do it your self or take it to the shop kind of guy. If your in category 1, get the service manual, most work can be done with basic tools. First thing is to get a sense of what "normal is" before you change things. As your experience grows, so will the knowledge of your machine. With a service manual you can never go too far wrong.

As far as the size of the bike goes, it depends on your maturity level. If you don't mind riding an ugly 125 when your friends all have nice 600's, you'll be fine. If you care about how you look or what your "friends" think, you should re-evaluate your strategy.

At first everyone is careful. After your first season, some people start to get cocky, and bad things happen. Heads up in group rides, do not feel like you have to "keep up" with anyone, drive your own pace, even if it means turning around and going home.
 
smergy said:
A motorcycle is more than the sum of the parts. Every part needs to function correctly or bad things can happen (obviously). Make sure your tires and brakes are in good condition as a start. If I buy a ride, I always put new tires and front brakes on it, regardless of what condition the old ones were. A little anal, but you never know how a tire was stored or used.

First thing to do is determine if your a do it your self or take it to the shop kind of guy. If your in category 1, get the service manual, most work can be done with basic tools. First thing is to get a sense of what "normal is" before you change things. As your experience grows, so will the knowledge of your machine. With a service manual you can never go too far wrong.

As far as the size of the bike goes, it depends on your maturity level. If you don't mind riding an ugly 125 when your friends all have nice 600's, you'll be fine. If you care about how you look or what your "friends" think, you should re-evaluate your strategy.

At first everyone is careful. After your first season, some people start to get cocky, and bad things happen. Heads up in group rides, do not feel like you have to "keep up" with anyone, drive your own pace, even if it means turning around and going home.
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Thanks lot for those tips,
I Will buy a brand new tires (Michelin Pilot Power 2ct for both : What do you think about those tires). I looked at the brakes and they're new. (The bike has only 11000km on it).
I was planning to change my oil and filters (my self). Everything else will be done at a motorcycle garage.
I don't have friends that have motorcycles. I only know one colleague (that has a Ducati 998 Super Sport) that asked me to go to Mont-Tremblant next summer.

I'm not easily influenced. I bought a motorcycle because it was a dream (since my 16 years old :mad:). I waited until I finished my mechanical engineering bachelor and had a stable job.
Kawasaki: I love that brand and style
ZZR600 : It was the best deal in the market.

Thanks lot for your advices guys
Zak
 
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