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[QUOTE="BossTweed, post: 1017791, member: 66938"] Hello Everyone! I was reading up on these threads and liked what I saw so I thought that I would post. I am a new motorcycle rider and would really like to get a 600 cc street bike and go cruising with my friend down to the river and up in the Sierra Mountains during the summer (he is also a beginning rider). My Background: First off before anyone jumps to conclusions or takes me as another reckless 18 year old who has no idea what they are getting into I thought I would just explain a bit about my demeanor, exct. I am really level headed and do not take risks that I do not think are worth the consequences. I always drive the speed limit (no more then 5 mph over) in my car, I don't drink or party, and I am going to attend a University of California College next year (i.e. UC Berkeley, UCLA). I have been trying to get some experience with bikes ever since my friend and I became excited about riding. I have started to go to a friends house to learn on a 125 cc honda dirtbike. I also have driven around mini bikes before. Nothing to merit experience enough for a street bike but it is definetely better then nothing. I realize that I barely have any experience but was wondering if it would still be possible to buy and ride a streetbike as soon as this summer. So My Questions Are: Am I too lofty in my goal to learn to ride a streetbike so early, or can one learn to ride on one without much experience (I realize this is a stupid question for gun-ho teens but just take into account the background info I gave)? I am looking at something like a 600 cc CBR, R1, GSXR, exct. I realize how powerful these machines are, and if it is totally out of the question what would be a better beginning street bike? I was also wondering if my build might make it hard to ride? I am 6'4", 190 lbs and do not know if my size would make it hard to ride any of the aforementioned bikes. What are the best ways to gain experience needed to ride on the street? Thank you for those of you who reply. I really feel that the other kids going over 100 in their new gixxers and passing cars on the double yellow are the ones that give motorcycle riding the dangerous label. I would never even consider getting anything over 600 cc to begin with, and this is the maximum power bike I would want to ride (I realize this is probably too much to begin with anyway but the models in the 600 cc range appeal greatly to me). I know that there are a bunch of other factors (cars don't see you, things can happen) that add to crashes/injuries but is it possible for a level headed rider to make it in the motorcycle street world?? Any input, info, websites, or comments that could help me in my quest would be wonderful. Please don't hesitate to criticise, as I am open to what experienced riders think, but please keep it constructive. Thanks Guys! :cool: -Boss Tweed [/QUOTE]
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