My crappy intro. I don't have a bike so heres my car.

[OreoGaborio]

I realize that it is my first bike and I wouldn't be surprised if I drop it(a few times). I'm not looking to get something brand new for that reason, but I'd like to start off with something that I can learn on and keep for a few years. The CBR is my main choice for that. I could get a 250cc bike to learn on but I'd be tired of it by the end of the year. I have a 100 mile commute each day, so I'd like something with some balls on the hwy if I need it.

To be fair to the Ninja 250, it makes a perfect commuter & we even have a resident Ninja 250 track day hero He's had that thing for years & rides it very well up at the track.

Not only that but you can usually sell it after a year for the same amount you paid for it & 70+ mpg sounds pretty damn nice with these gas prices, don't it?

Dont underestimate the value of a cheap learner bike, be it a Ninja 250, 500, SV650 or what not... Like I always say, it's your FIRST bike, not your last

Good luck w/ the bike search though.

[LoudAccord]

Update: Ended up picking up a 07 cbr 600. I get it Saturday. I'll take pics then.

[Pigman]

Update: Ended up picking up a 07 cbr 600. I get it Saturday. I'll take pics then.

Nice congrats.......

[LoudAccord]

Nice congrats.......

thanks!

Ended up getting a Shoi rf1000 helmet(black):



and an Alpinestars(black/red) jacket:

[OreoGaborio]

nice girlfriend!

[LoudAccord]

nice girlfriend!

xmas gift

and you beat my ninja edit lol

[#1 masshole]

Congrats on the new bike

[Hauptman]

why isn't your helmet chrome? Would it clash with the red and black scheme of the STI?

[Pigman]

Good choice in gear......1st thing people need to buy

[#1 masshole]

pfft I don't need no stinking gear!

[Pigman]

Me either ICU isn't that bad....................and ans Ur fruckin PM's Biotch

[LoudAccord]

Me either ICU isn't that bad.

And they say theres no such thing as a free lunch... pfft.

[mzdagrl]

Update: Ended up picking up a 07 cbr 600. I get it Saturday. I'll take pics then.

Congrats, cbr's aren't bad first bikes, I have a friend who learned on one very well. Hope you like it!

One word of caution though, if you take it around before all the snow is gone, be careful in corners while you're learning, sand and salt like to gather there and don't go away until a few rains after the last melt. Just something you don't have to worry about in a car.

Also, have you signed up for an MSF class (or already taken one)? If not, you should really consider it. It's a great start.

[LoudAccord]

Congrats, cbr's aren't bad first bikes, I have a friend who learned on one very well. Hope you like it!

One word of caution though, if you take it around before all the snow is gone, be careful in corners while you're learning, sand and salt like to gather there and don't go away until a few rains after the last melt. Just something you don't have to worry about in a car.

Also, have you signed up for an MSF class (or already taken one)? If not, you should really consider it. It's a great start.

Good words of caution. I was thinking about riding the bike back on Thursday but I figured, this being my first bike/experience, I should just wait, so I arranged to bring it back on a trailer.

I have taken the MSF class which I thought was great. I was never on a bike before that so I didn't even know if I would really like riding or not. I'm glad that I waited to get a bike, I think I got a pretty decent deal(being the middle of winter 'n all) and I got exactly what I wanted.

[Doc]

Ok he got a bike so...

Read this
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-the-pace.html

and this
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ers-forum.html

oh and this http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...the-board.html

But basically you are on the right track, You bought gear and took the MSF. (Wrong bike but too late for that)

Now take that bike to a parking lot and don't come out for 6 hours. Then try to ride the streets without going over the speed limit for 2 months.



Welcome to NESR.

[xsiliconkid]

Ok he got a bike so...

Read this
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-the-pace.html

and this
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ers-forum.html

oh and this http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...the-board.html

Now take that bike to a parking lot and don't come out for 6 hours. Then try to ride the streets without going over the speed limit for 2 months.



Welcome to NESR.

Yes Dad!

[OreoGaborio]

Yes Dad!

If he's Dad, what does that make you? The Great Grandfather that mom won't let you be alone with?

[Omahastylin16]

this thread sucks

[SVRACER01]

Yes Dad!

no shit.

[Stiggy]

Good to see another suby fan here! Sweet STi. You on NASIOC?
I own the first one in the lineup

[KB]

Can I join your posse? In NH those girls are legal.

KB

Nice STI

This is how me and my Posse Roll

[KB]

all kididing aside loud accord, talk to "gixxer jockey" of CT Power Sports - my next bike will be from him

As will his next Blowjob!




KB

[LoudAccord]

Read this...

Read the first one, working on the 2nd... good stuff. Thanks for the links. I'm happy to read anything that will help keep me alive and make riding easier.

Good to see another suby fan here! Sweet STi. You on NASIOC?
I own the first one in the lineup

Nice, I am on NASIOC but don't post often, my sn is loudaccord on there also. I've gone to the Wednesday night suby meets before, but haven't been in a while.

[McBiggity]

Ok he got a bike so...

Read this
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-the-pace.html

and this
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ers-forum.html

oh and this http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...the-board.html

But basically you are on the right track, You bought gear and took the MSF. (Wrong bike but too late for that)

Now take that bike to a parking lot and don't come out for 6 hours. Then try to ride the streets without going over the speed limit for 2 months.



Welcome to NESR.

do you ever get tired sitting way up there on that horse?

[Doc]

do you ever get tired sitting way up there on that horse?

Nope. Just living up to the hype.

It is hard work making you look so good. :