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10-26-2006, 12:09 AM
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Re: A few Daytona Pics...
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Moto, 5th pic is awesome with Daytona in background. Really cool 
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X2! and sweet pics! 
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10-26-2006, 01:42 AM
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Re: A few Daytona Pics...
Thanks. I have some on bike video footage that I need to load on here...
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10-26-2006, 01:55 AM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
Wow, that looks like fun. I sold my 954 last year 
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10-26-2006, 02:04 AM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
DAng thats looks fun. I've been really considering whether or not to get into bikes, i was wondering but what would you recommend as a starter bike? I was looking into something like the r6 or cbr600
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10-26-2006, 02:36 AM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
I would not recomend anything over a 600... especially how much power those bike now produce.
But, the BEST advice I could give any rider, new or experienced, is get the right gear, for on the street. Just as important is also sign yourself up for a trackday at a local track. Being on a closed course, not having to worry about cars, cops, gravel, oir, guardrails... just you, your bike, and some turns... you will learn more about the bike in 1 day than 5 years riding on the road.
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10-26-2006, 12:56 PM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
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But, the BEST advice I could give any rider, new or experienced, is get the right gear, for on the street. Just as important is also sign yourself up for a trackday at a local track.
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And take an MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course!
Gone are the days when a 600cc sportbike made a good "starter" bike. With well over 100hp at the rear wheel, race replica 600s can put you on your ass in a hurry. By far, the absolute best starter bike is a used dual sport, like the Suzuki DR400 or Honda XR650. Ride it off-road before advancing to the street. If you just absolutely have to have something sportier to start with, Suzuki's SV650 ranks highly, and can be converted into a hellaciously fun track bike.
One of the best things you can do, too, is hook up with someone with lots of experience. You'll be able to glean lots of good information critical to becoming a safe rider, like properly heating your tires for maximum traction, braking technique (I still can't believe how many newbies don't know that 99% of your braking should be done with the front brake), turn-in, throttle control, counter-steering, etc.
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10-26-2006, 12:57 PM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
Nice bike and pics, Moto! Makes me miss my RC. 
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10-27-2006, 04:32 PM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
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DAng thats looks fun. I've been really considering whether or not to get into bikes, i was wondering but what would you recommend as a starter bike? I was looking into something like the r6 or cbr600
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If you are going to spen the money on a bike, here's what I would...in fact this is what my other half did this past Summer.
go to you local motorcycle dealer and sign up for a rider's course. They will teach you the basics, safety, and steer you towards the proper gear and all that good stuff. You will get your license through them as well. You'll get a signed card and than you just take that over to the DMV. Some insurance companies will give discounts for riders that have taken the courses.
Than go to a demo days event and drive a few different style bikes. If you want a sport bike, buy something you can grow into. Start off with a 600 or smaller. A 600 or a 250 will put you on the ground just the same if you don't respect the bike. But buying a 600 will allow you to learn casutiously and than as your riding progresses, the bike will perform with you. If you buy a 250 now, you'll have to spend morer money down the road for another bike.
Just make surer to do your homewwork firtst and take the rider's course.
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10-27-2006, 09:49 PM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
lol tim, i like that advice. HOw are you enjoying riding so far? Do you ride often? =P
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10-28-2006, 01:39 PM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
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Wow, that looks like fun. I sold my 954 last year 
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I sold mine about 4 months ago....
Tis okay, I got this... not as fast but I ride even more now...
Motohead,
I'll bet your bike looked tiny on the track when it was on the banks by itself. The track is so huge, it makes the bike look like it's running 50 mph.
Looks like you had a great time, always wanted to do it but never have.
As far as the other posts about riding, I agree, start off with something simple and small (my first bike was a 185, Ninja 250, 600, etc, etc...)
and take the MSF class.
I've been riding for over 20 years and about 5 years ago I took 3 levels of Keith Codes California Superbike racing school and 1 level of Kevin Schwantz's advanced class.
Point is, I had been riding for almost 20 years and I thought I could ride pretty well... man, did I find out the truth once I took those classes.
Here's a pic of one of the instructors riding on my bike with me.  Well, looks that way anyways...

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10-28-2006, 06:34 PM
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Uhh, so should i start off with something small (250cc) or save money and go with something moderate (600cc)? I'm planning to take all the classes up to the most advanced levels, just to be safe. =P
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10-28-2006, 06:38 PM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
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Uhh, so should i start off with something small (250cc) or save money and go with something moderate (600cc)? I'm planning to take all the classes up to the most advanced levels, just to be safe. =P
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think used 600.
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10-28-2006, 10:15 PM
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Re: Pics from Daytona...
Another thought mna, if you buy used, try to buy from someone you know / trust / a referral / etc.
I had a buddy who bought a used bike, and the handle bars would continously vibrate loose. The dealer tried everything but could not resolve the issue...alas, he just sold...so I'm sure the next guy had the same issue.
Once you ID a bike you're interested in, maybe find a web board for that type of bike (like this H2 Board) or a motorcycle board in general. You may be able to chat with nice folks like us and feel more comfortable about your purchase...
Just a thought...
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By the way, Those Pics kick ass!
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