ThatsRicci
Junior Member
imho, ride what you want. No two riders learn the same, no two people are the same. If you have confidence in your ability, then exercise it. I believe with that confidence you also will ride with a humble attitude and be prepared for sticky situations that will come up. The MSF course is a MUST!!!!
After the MSF course, I say go ride any bike you want to. I know plenty of riders who have went straight to the bike of their dreams and would never have done it any other way. Getting a bike you don't want just because you feel you have to is a quick way to either A: turn you off to riding altogether, or B: be a hassle, cost you more $$... Can't focus on the negatives, as accidents happen but don't assume they will, that will just negatively affect you current decision.
Take it slow, stay around the neighborhood, get used to interacting with traffic, watch other riders - observe what the safest line is when dealing with traffic and not.
You know what you're capable of, respect the ride and the ride respects you. Fz6 all the way, it was my first bike, 17k miles later I wouldn't have done it any other way!
After the MSF course, I say go ride any bike you want to. I know plenty of riders who have went straight to the bike of their dreams and would never have done it any other way. Getting a bike you don't want just because you feel you have to is a quick way to either A: turn you off to riding altogether, or B: be a hassle, cost you more $$... Can't focus on the negatives, as accidents happen but don't assume they will, that will just negatively affect you current decision.
Take it slow, stay around the neighborhood, get used to interacting with traffic, watch other riders - observe what the safest line is when dealing with traffic and not.
You know what you're capable of, respect the ride and the ride respects you. Fz6 all the way, it was my first bike, 17k miles later I wouldn't have done it any other way!