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I don't know what to say - should I ban myself?

I've taken my blue 07 out for a couple neighborhood rides now, no major streets, haven't even hit above 8k or above 50 mph... but I almost pooped my pants twice, and had to flail my way through a low speed S turn flopping my feet on the ground and praying my ass off.

I'm being a LITTLE bit melodramatic - I've putted around on a few 600cc sport bikes - maybe that's the difference? The CBR600RR strikes me as the most forgiving at these "putting" speeds - they don't really scream until, well, you get the RPMs up into the "screaming" range - my vette has a 6k redline, and on the bike, at 6k, I'm READY to shift...

Someone have some advice, other than "get rid of the bike and get a 250cc Ninja"?

The "mid-range" torque of this bike is going to make me buy new underwear, and soon, I think.

I'm not acting squidly at all - more like an 80 yr old - any reassurance, or tips?

I love, love, love it - but holy crap... I'm a'scairt. :eek:
 
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LOL Just kidding...I loved this bike from day one and had to definately hold on tighter than normal...it is a beast for its size/weight. My friends with their Harleys and one with a $35,000 custom got on it for a ride and they both love it!! I raced the guy on his custom and smoked him...he was embarrassed i spent $29,000 less money for a faster bike than him. lol

have fun and get gear!! :rockon: :Sport:
 
Easy on the throttle and shift when you want. You don't need to run it to the power band and it'll putt along fine. Now you know the power is there if you need it. :D
 
the bike has very low power down low if ur having trouble with too much power in "low-speed" chicane-style cornering then you are just pushing the bike way too hard for your skill level. im a noob too i started on the fz6 myself. and it scared me too over about 8k rpm. but between 1-5k rpm you can still shift thru the gears and it is as gentle as a kitten.

my advice? slow down. there is no reason for you to be pooping your pants at low=revs unless you are pushing yourself too hard.

big advice from me is stay out of traffic. google motorcycle accidents and aftermaths if u want motivation to stay out of traffic. the SMALLEST mistake can mean getting grinded under the wheels of a semi. stay out of traffic until you are extremely comfortable with the bike.

and take the msf course. it made the single biggest bit of difference with me. everything i did well i learned from them. more lessons came from asking every conceivable question on forums and to other riders i knew (that were safe riders)
 
Google "MSF" and sign up for the class. It is propably the best ~6 hours of riding and at low speeds that will teach you throttle control. It is not difficult riding fast, but control is what you need, not a new 250CC bike.
 
Thanks, thanks, and thanks... :rockon:

If I was truly terrified by the bike, I WOULD get something a little smaller - but my respect for the power has really grown after a few rides - I take the MSF in a month... I think it will help a great deal with low-speed stuff - that's actually where I seem to be having the most problems.
 
Head your happy butt to the book store in your cage.
Buy Profecient Motorcycling by David Hough.
READ it!!!!!!!!!
Use imagery in your mind to practice riding the bike.

Then when traffic is very light. IE sunday at dawn. Take your bike to the nearest school or large factory parking lot. Practice Practice Practice. then when you get tired of it go home, then go do it some more. I love my parking lot time. It is a great deal of fun for me.

Get some gear. Good gloves, a good jacket, pants, boots and a good helmet.
Think about it this way. Your geared up, I get to come at you with a power grind wheel for 20 secs where ever I want. I also get to wack your joints and spine with a hammer. Buy gear that you feel will allow you walk off.
 
Don't ride if you're not comfortable.. you're going to hurt yourself.

Practice on a bike at the MSF course with trained professionals watching you.
 
I had to take that course before I got my license. I was 17 took the course, then had to take the riding and writing test at the dmv to get it. I rode about 500 miles in the country before I took it. Now I'm 19 and have about 10-12k miles under my belt! Ride often, ride safe.
 
I had to take that course before I got my license. I was 17 took the course, then had to take the riding and writing test at the dmv to get it. I rode about 500 miles in the country before I took it. Now I'm 19 and have about 10-12k miles under my belt! Ride often, ride safe.
 
I'm used to shifting in my car at most at 6500. When i first got my fz6 i was scared to go over 6k not cause about how fast i was going, but the noise was so much more than i was used to compared to my car. I thought i was going to burn up the engine. you really just have to get used to it, i'm just recently starting to ride it around 9k.

The fz6 is my first bike but i only bought it after taking the MSF course. I honestly dont know how some people can just buy a bike without knowing how to ride.
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roshans1 said:
The fz6 is my first bike but i only bought it after taking the MSF course. I honestly dont know how some people can just buy a bike without knowing how to ride.
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I did the same thing. Truly... The MSF IS the only way to go if you're new to riding
 
troutfishinemt said:
Thanks, thanks, and thanks... :rockon:

If I was truly terrified by the bike, I WOULD get something a little smaller - but my respect for the power has really grown after a few rides - I take the MSF in a month... I think it will help a great deal with low-speed stuff - that's actually where I seem to be having the most problems.
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This is what people tend to overlook. It's not so much about being mature enough etc. to handle the power, although that is important, it's the disservice you do yourself by buying a big heavy bike (as compared to a 250 or small 500). Most really experienced riders I've talked to would say your potential is stunted by starting on a big bike, but whether that really matters to the average person is a question I can't answer. Learning to ride on a small bike forces you to correct the mistakes that a higher performance bike masks. Not to mention, being scared of dropping a nice shiny expensive bike (again, relative to the alternatives) ain't doing anyone any good.

My advice, if money ain't a thang, get a GS500 or even a 250 if you are man enough to ride one. If selling or parking the FZ for another bike would hit the wallet too hard right now, just do a lot of reading, practicing, and try to enjoy yourself in the process...this is about having fun afterall.

good luck...I wish I started on a small bike
 
roshans1 said:
I'm used to shifting in my car at most at 6500. When i first got my fz6 i was scared to go over 6k not cause about how fast i was going, but the noise was so much more than i was used to compared to my car. I thought i was going to burn up the engine. you really just have to get used to it, i'm just recently starting to ride it around 9k.

The fz6 is my first bike but i only bought it after taking the MSF course. I honestly dont know how some people can just buy a bike without knowing how to ride.
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What do you mean man? I bought my bike with out knowing how to ride. I wanted to learn to ride. It invaded my dreams, kept me up nights thinking about it. I bought a table saw, a miter saw, kreg tools, and taught myself to do woodworking. I told the people at camping world I could work on RVs and just did it. I got a job working on gasoline tankers and just figured it out. I liked guns so I learned about them. If I ever have access to a back hoe I am going to learn how to use one. Wanna know how I learned to drive a big truck? I stole one from the shop I worked at, and practiced on the back roads. I also snagged a short bus one night. Same thing with welding. I bought a book, practiced and practiced and now I am pretty damn good at it. I learned how to keep chickens by doing it. How to raise a little girl by doing it.

Nothing wrong with deciding to do something and doing it. The MSF is not the be all end all of motorcycling. You are perfectly qualified to ride around a parking lot when you get done. All the knowledge they have and much much much more is available in books and on the internet. I bought the MSF book, and I got more out of David Houghs, Lee Parks, Keith Codes, Nick Iesnatch, Pat Hahns, and Reg Pridmore books.

Ride on and enjoy. Life is good, but I and others are perfectly capable of learning to do most anything any other human can do. I do highly highly highly reccomend learning in a parking lot. Practice and Practice then come back and do more. :Sport:
 
Nates right too. I started on a ninja250. Still miss it. If you got the extra scratch to get a dropped one cheap, they are hella fun and great learning tools that can do most anything.
 
wrightme43 said:
What do you mean man? I bought my bike with out knowing how to ride. I wanted to learn to ride. It invaded my dreams, kept me up nights thinking about it. I bought a table saw, a miter saw, kreg tools, and taught myself to do woodworking. I told the people at camping world I could work on RVs and just did it. I got a job working on gasoline tankers and just figured it out. I liked guns so I learned about them. If I ever have access to a back hoe I am going to learn how to use one. Wanna know how I learned to drive a big truck? I stole one from the shop I worked at, and practiced on the back roads. I also snagged a short bus one night. Same thing with welding. I bought a book, practiced and practiced and now I am pretty damn good at it. I learned how to keep chickens by doing it. How to raise a little girl by doing it.

Nothing wrong with deciding to do something and doing it. The MSF is not the be all end all of motorcycling. You are perfectly qualified to ride around a parking lot when you get done. All the knowledge they have and much much much more is available in books and on the internet. I bought the MSF book, and I got more out of David Houghs, Lee Parks, Keith Codes, Nick Iesnatch, Pat Hahns, and Reg Pridmore books.

Ride on and enjoy. Life is good, but I and others are perfectly capable of learning to do most anything any other human can do. I do highly highly highly reccomend learning in a parking lot. Practice and Practice then come back and do more. :Sport:
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so learn from wrightme.....go steal a 250cc motorcycle and use it to learn on.
 
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