I don't disagree with this, however, cost is still a factor. For both of these reasons I suggested the Velocity deal
Just got a 2003 honda cbr 600rr & have a few questions!!
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I don't disagree with this, however, cost is still a factor. For both of these reasons I suggested the Velocity deal
10k on a 10 year old bike? wtf
anyways congrats on the bike, get yourself a set of frame sliders and some decent gear.
if you're debating on skimping out on gear go outside, run full speed and dive on the pavement. after picking yourself off the pavement think about what 50km/, 100km/h or 150km/h will feel like.
BTW, who you choose to ride with will decide if you're still here at the end of the summer or not. So choose wisely.
Firstly, Congratulations on the bike, keep the shiny side up
Now from your posts, I get the distinct impression that you are in your early 20's, so I will be basing everything on that. I'm not going to tell you that your dumb for starting out on a 600, I did the same thing so I'm in no place to judge. I will say that even with 10 years driving experience in a car, riding a motorcycle can be extremely scary. I was scared ******** the first time I rode my r6, and that was going down my residental street doing 40. You have a machine that has literally no protection between you and the road, will go from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds, and is extremely touchy on the controls. Basically you are riding a racing bike with lights, and it will try to kill you.
You mentioned getting medium level gear. Please do not do this. Gear is THE most important purchases you will make for riding, bar none. Do not skimp on it. The chances of you low siding/high siding/hitting something or someone are exponentially higher as a new rider with no riding experience and low overall road experience.
Buy a good helmet that fits your head, is snug and comfortable. There are many good choices for helmets for 200+ dollars. Get a good leather jacket, one that has elbow/shoulder/back and chest protection. Same with pants, get some good leather pants that has protection in the hip/knee/shin. The first two things that will touch ground in a crash will be your feet and hands, so they are just as important to have. Gloves you will want a pair that protects the fingers as well as the wrist, again leather is your best option. You did not mention boots, and they are just as important as everything else. Get a pair that has good ankle support, I would recommend a full boot that covers the shin.
Yes the gear will be expensive, but you dress for the crash not for the ride. and its better to spend 2000 on gear now and increase the odds of walking away from a crash with bruises and broken bones then missing body parts and needing skin grafts. I bought textile pants and riding boots that stopped just above the ankle when I started riding in October, and I regret it. The first two purchases I will be making this year is leather pants and proper boots.
Just my 0.02
Disregard all other posts.
disregard daisoman's post
drey
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BTW, who you choose to ride with will decide if you're still here at the end of the summer or not. So choose wisely.
Have we ever ridden together before? lol
TheRealKnex
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I never said I had any riding experence
KarGo
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How old are you man?
imo get a beginner bike, paying 5k for insurance is not worth it.
I don't disagree with this, however, cost is still a factor. For both of these reasons I suggested the Velocity deal
If he can afford 5000 for the bike and 425 a month for insurance there is no reason he can't afford good leather gear. If he's using his entire budget on the bike and insurance then he already has the wrong mindset going into this and should consider more beginner friendly bikes where textile gear may be more appropriate
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that or a 100$ cluster on ebay lol
nitescream
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How old are you?
Last year I had a 1999 R6, first bike with only a M1 and only paid $1400 full coverage for the year. (well actually i paid monthly so only paid half cause I sold it) but you get my drift.
Last year I had a 1999 R6, first bike with only a M1 and only paid $1400 full coverage for the year. (well actually i paid monthly so only paid half cause I sold it) but you get my drift.
Pedagogue
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Firstly, Congratulations on the bike, keep the shiny side up
Now from your posts, I get the distinct impression that you are in your early 20's, so I will be basing everything on that. I'm not going to tell you that your dumb for starting out on a 600, I did the same thing so I'm in no place to judge. I will say that even with 10 years driving experience in a car, riding a motorcycle can be extremely scary. I was scared ******** the first time I rode my r6, and that was going down my residental street doing 40. You have a machine that has literally no protection between you and the road, will go from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds, and is extremely touchy on the controls. Basically you are riding a racing bike with lights, and it will try to kill you.
You mentioned getting medium level gear. Please do not do this. Gear is THE most important purchases you will make for riding, bar none. Do not skimp on it. The chances of you low siding/high siding/hitting something or someone are exponentially higher as a new rider with no riding experience and low overall road experience.
Buy a good helmet that fits your head, is snug and comfortable. There are many good choices for helmets for 200+ dollars. Get a good leather jacket, one that has elbow/shoulder/back and chest protection. Same with pants, get some good leather pants that has protection in the hip/knee/shin. The first two things that will touch ground in a crash will be your feet and hands, so they are just as important to have. Gloves you will want a pair that protects the fingers as well as the wrist, again leather is your best option. You did not mention boots, and they are just as important as everything else. Get a pair that has good ankle support, I would recommend a full boot that covers the shin.
Yes the gear will be expensive, but you dress for the crash not for the ride. and its better to spend 2000 on gear now and increase the odds of walking away from a crash with bruises and broken bones then missing body parts and needing skin grafts. I bought textile pants and riding boots that stopped just above the ankle when I started riding in October, and I regret it. The first two purchases I will be making this year is leather pants and proper boots.
Just my 0.02
Listen to this dude, he summed things up quite nicely.
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