Ryan T
P.P.P.P.P.P
Yes,
I did read the entire threat and there are many different views. Bottom line, while the FZ6 is a good starter for some it can be a terrible mistake for others. There are a few factors to consider when deciding if this should be your first bike.
First and far most is your attitude about riding. If you are wild and crazy with little self control then this IS NOT for you. It's one thing to say you will be responsible but it's totally different when you are riding.
Next, knowledge, training and expert instruction. I spent more time reading about riding techniques, drills and practice, safety, and riding mindsets well before I got on my bike. So, once on, my mindset had all those things in the forefront.
Practice: Before riding in traffic, I spent hours each day in an empty parking lot doing stop and go drills, braking, turning, etc. Of course, I would take the path of least traffic to my practice spot.
Once again, mindset - when you decide to ride, you MUST commit yourself to having safety and riding within your means at the forefront of your decision making.
Last, ride with the proper gear. I started out doing this and then slipped into the "it's too hot for a jacket" well, one day I had an off, not bad but bad enough to leave roadrash (shoulder and forearm, those areas where a jacket had armor and padding). If I had my jacket on, there would be no roadrash. So, WEAR YOUR GEAR!! Helment, gloves, boots, pants (kevlar), and jacket. Leather is great but if you can't afford it then go the other route, just make sure it's gear for motorcycle riding. I've learned my lesson and now I'm passing it on.
Enjoy your ride.:Flash:
I did read the entire threat and there are many different views. Bottom line, while the FZ6 is a good starter for some it can be a terrible mistake for others. There are a few factors to consider when deciding if this should be your first bike.
First and far most is your attitude about riding. If you are wild and crazy with little self control then this IS NOT for you. It's one thing to say you will be responsible but it's totally different when you are riding.
Next, knowledge, training and expert instruction. I spent more time reading about riding techniques, drills and practice, safety, and riding mindsets well before I got on my bike. So, once on, my mindset had all those things in the forefront.
Practice: Before riding in traffic, I spent hours each day in an empty parking lot doing stop and go drills, braking, turning, etc. Of course, I would take the path of least traffic to my practice spot.
Once again, mindset - when you decide to ride, you MUST commit yourself to having safety and riding within your means at the forefront of your decision making.
Last, ride with the proper gear. I started out doing this and then slipped into the "it's too hot for a jacket" well, one day I had an off, not bad but bad enough to leave roadrash (shoulder and forearm, those areas where a jacket had armor and padding). If I had my jacket on, there would be no roadrash. So, WEAR YOUR GEAR!! Helment, gloves, boots, pants (kevlar), and jacket. Leather is great but if you can't afford it then go the other route, just make sure it's gear for motorcycle riding. I've learned my lesson and now I'm passing it on.
Enjoy your ride.:Flash: