My first motorcycle ever & first ride ever

[long101]

:welcome: and I must say I'm a little jealous. I got my FZ with the same amount of miles but spent $4100!

If it makes you feel any better I spent $4400 on mine with more miles

 

[iviyth0s]

If it makes you feel any better I spent $4400 on mine with more miles

Last April I'm guessing??

 

[Kingwu]

Congrats on your new bike. Sounds like a good deal too. Be safe :thumbup:

 

[long101]

Last April I'm guessing??

Yes sir, you are correct. Obviously the wrong time to be a buyer, but I'd rather spend a few more bucks than miss a summer of
Riding

 

[eman]

Just a quick update. Done 200+ miles on all kinds of roads during this extended weekend. The 15+ years of driving experience with a manual transmission definitely came in handy. ATGATT and safe.

Seen a bunch of "lonely riders" out there. If there is anyone in DC area for some riding, hit me up please.

 

[Sburke]

Congrats! Welcome.

I've been riding the FZ6 for over a year now and love it. Have been having dirty thoughts of getting an r6 though...

But like everyone else is saying, take your MSF courses, etc. It's good you are on the right track for gear. Sounds like you are devoted to what you're doing.

Good luck!

I've had two r6, if you're staying on the streets the fz6 is the superior bike.


Welcome! Glad to see you've purchased some gear

 

[LeeFZ]

Yeah please take riding classes and always wear riding gears. I've had fz6 for over a year now and I'm loving it.

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[FinalImpact]

Hi. I am starting my Basic Riding Course on June 4th As for gear, I went a little nuts and spent a fortune during last 4 days on a helmet, jackets (2), gloves, armor. Buying boots tomorrow and pants in the near future. I even got a bright yellow vest, that screams "see me now?"... I am all in for safety and mindful riding! Thank you for the comment and the welcome note.

So, how'd it go? opcorn:

 

[PosterFZ6]

Hi. I am starting my Basic Riding Course on June 4th As for gear, I went a little nuts and spent a fortune during last 4 days on a helmet, jackets (2), gloves, armor. Buying boots tomorrow and pants in the near future. I even got a bright yellow vest, that screams "see me now?"... I am all in for safety and mindful riding! Thank you for the comment and the welcome note.

+1 Rep


Think of it in this way.

Would you still be worrying about spending $300-$400 on a jacket, if you would be laying in hospital with bad case of road rash?

Cost of hospitalization/ days off from work and bodily harm is nothing in comparison to a measly $400 spent on a jacket that would otherwise save your skin.


That's how I justify all of my gear purchases.

Have fun and take it easy, at least until you feel comfortable to ride more aggressively.

 

[FZ09Bandit]

Very good choice on the bike brother, she's fairly tame, just take it easy for a while.

 

[eman]

Just a quick update: Successfully finished the MSF course. We we actually evaluated and doing the exams in rain, so it added to the experience.

I am now a proud owner of a M license. Also, between the start of the course (including the commute to the classes), I have done 900 miles in 2 weeks on a bike.

I feel blessed and ya'll were right, the course was awesome!

 

[eman]

+1 Rep





Think of it in this way.



Would you still be worrying about spending $300-$400 on a jacket, if you would be laying in hospital with bad case of road rash?



Cost of hospitalization/ days off from work and bodily harm is nothing in comparison to a measly $400 spent on a jacket that would otherwise save your skin.





That's how I justify all of my gear purchases.



Have fun and take it easy, at least until you feel comfortable to ride more aggressively.

You are so right.

I actually went all nuts and bought a leather jacket a full 2 piece leather race suit, racing boots, a second helmet (crazy deal brand new from the store) and gloves in addition to everything I have mentioned above. I am broke but happy xD