New to BARF and Motorcycles all together

[fms1day]

What's up everyone? My name's Johnny and I'm new to the Bay Area Riders Forum and to motorcycles as well. I'm registered to take the MSF on 4/25, 4/28 and 4/29. Looking forward to learning AND passing but I've heard about MSF's figure eight being a bit hard/tricky. I drive a manual transmission car so hopefully it'll give me a slight advantage as far as working the 'friction zone' goes.

I don't currently have a bike but wanted a Honda CBR600RR immediately but after some research and looking around, I thought I'd start off with a Kawasaki Ninja 250R to start out with. Figured there's always time to buy a new and faster bike in the future rather than doing it ASAP and end up hurting myself. A precaution I guess.

I hope to browse and learn alot on this forum and perhaps, this being the Bay Area forum, learn of some up coming Group Rides and hopefully participate.

That's my introduction. Nice to meet all you BARF members.

[SCC Ryder]

:newbie It looks like you are on the right path ... MSF classes soon, understanding that a 600 supersport is the the best idea for your 1st bike, and doing your research about what you are getting into :cool . Good luck, ride safe, and have fun ;) !

[greggargubby]

Originally posted by SCC Ryder
:newbie It looks like you are on the right path ... MSF classes soon, understanding that a 600 supersport is the the best idea for your 1st bike, and doing your research about what you are getting into :cool . Good luck, ride safe, and have fun ;) !

um, have to disagree about the 600SS being the best idea for a first bike.

[fms1day]

On my post I noted on getting a 250R Ninja from Kawasaki, I think SCC Ryder meant "understanding that a 600 supersport isn't the best idea for your 1st bike".

[greggargubby]

Originally posted by fms1day
On my post I noted on getting a 250R Ninja from Kawasaki, I think SCC Ryder meant "understanding that a 600 supersport isn't the best idea for your 1st bike".

ah, ok, sometimes i'm kinda dumb on things of this nature. welcome aboard!

[SCC Ryder]

Originally posted by fms1day
On my post I noted on getting a 250R Ninja from Kawasaki, I think SCC Ryder meant "understanding that a 600 supersport isn't the best idea for your 1st bike".

Er, I was trying to say the 600 is " NOT " the best scooter to get started with :nerd ... looking back now, I forgot to add the three letters of N O T:p .

[YanaBanana]

:newbie Johnny!!

Good attitude and thinking! :thumbup

Budget for gear (gloves, boots, leathers) and insurance as well.

Good luck with class and shopping! ;)

Yana:banana

[fms1day]

Speaking of gear, what are some suggestions on gears?

Especially Helmets. I've seen $200 helmets and then $400 helmets and everything in between.

[greggargubby]

Originally posted by SCC Ryder
Er, I was trying to say the 600 is " NOT " the best scooter to get started with :nerd ... looking back now, I forgot to add the three letters of N O T:p .

ah, yes, an obvious mistake that was obvious to everybody except me. these things happen in my world. :loco

as for gear, see above:

Santa Clara Cycle
(408)730-0600
Doug Scheid

www.santaclaracycle.com

i've had good luck with these guys. they ordered a jacket for my fat ass (it's impossible for anybody to stock apparel big enough to fit the likes of me) and it arrived very quickly. worked out perfectly and the price was good. :thumbup

[fms1day]

Good site. Might plan to head down there in the near future. Do they try to 'make' you buy their stuff like dealerships would? I hate going to places where they try so hard to sell you something and lose their customer service in actually helping the customer.

[greggargubby]

Originally posted by fms1day
Good site. Might plan to head down there in the near future. Do they try to 'make' you buy their stuff like dealerships would? I hate going to places where they try so hard to sell you something and lose their customer service in actually helping the customer.

not at all. they're good guys.