Just wanted to say hi and that I've already picked up alot of useful information on this forum.
I'm new to the whole two wheel scene. I picked up an '06 CBR 600 RR yesterday and I love it! Was it the right idea buying a brand new bike for my first time??probably not. F@*t it! I figure that now was as good as a time as any since I've got a bunch of friends to ride with.
They know that I'm still JV and they respect that. The first day that I had it, I put around 50 miles on it. I can't wait until it starts getting broken in a little more and I become more comfortable on it. Next thing is to get into a MSF and pick up some skills.
It seems like my cage is out of the spotlight... My 350 will always be my baby!

Ian

 

New rider with a 2006 RR...

All I'm going to say is take the MSF and buy lots of gear.

 

thats alot of bike 4 a begginer, take it easy, b/c getting reckless is just a 1/4 twist away.

no it was not a good idea to buy a new one, b/c u will drop it at least once or twice

whether it be when u park it in the sun and the ur kickstant sinks, or when u go down a rocky driveway the first time or 2

 

oh yeah BUY frame sliders or a race style crash cage

 

Don't kill yourself.

 

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Says the guy who stunts without a helmet, gear, gloves, or common sense.

 

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Thanks for posting that invaluable piece of advice. I'm just not sure he could have figured it out for himself - you never know, he could thumb the starter and say to himself, "self, I think i'm going to bin it into a guardrail today".

 

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you two fight worse than a married coupe

 

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Maybe they are married, or should I say have a Civil Union

 

where in va beach? ill be down there thursday. congrats. please be safe.

 

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I don't know if you can call that fighting.

 

Awesome man, Congrats on the purchase.

Are you a Navy Corpsman by any chance?

 

Yes Odiedogcx, I've been an HM for 10 years come May 21.

Thanks for all the comments. I was aware of all the risks associated with getting a brand new bike. I think that even the experienced rider has just a good of a chance at dropping it as the rookie.

My first priority today is at Cycle World. I need to pick up a jacket. A friend that I ride with is all about "knees to the breeze"....F* that!! I'm a rookie rider and I remind him everyday of what he needs to be riding in. I think that I finally got through!

Maybe I'll see some of down at the BP on Laskin. It seems to be the spot in VA Beach.

Ian

 

wear your gear and have some frame sliders installed. It'll save you serious $$ in plastics incase you down it.

you have a steep learning curve, be careful! also as a new rider be especially careful with that bike above 10k. Until then it's not completely flat on its face, but you'll get a jolt above 10k.

 

Ahh my old stomping grounds.

I'd say the best spot would be to take General Booth down to Pungo. I seriously can't think of any good places to ride between Shore Dr and Oceana. You can take some back roads through Pungo and it'll spit you out on 158...but the high brush sometimes have deer running out in the road. Becareful, have fun!

 

sounds awesome! congrats and stay safe!

 

stay safe and have fun

 

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damn my old EJ got married too lol. Married coupe = married couple? Sorry it mad me giggle.

 

congrats man.... im feelin that feelin in my stomach about gettin one.. i was just at the official honda site... looking to get one.. and right after that.. i forgot i was a HT member.. and there was a bike forum here XD


.. everyone tells me the same thing.. dont get a brand new bike for a first bike...

that .. plus i dont have a liscense yet.. and rode a freinds yamaha up and down the block 3 times... (not much x-perience)

lately.. ive been gettin REALy tempted.. goin to make a trip to a dealer this wednesday to see what they can do with my monsterous credit... 0_o

any advise for a beggining bike? what exactly should i be doing/getting before i start to drive a bike on the streets?

 

FRAME SLIDERS!!!!!! they have to be the best investment you can make. (aside from a helmet i suppose) i dont know how many times i have seen bikes down with out them, and than you paying 500 dollars for a new ferring. i learned my lesson from a previous bike. and i am sure everyone here knows someone (if not them, ha, thats made that mistake of not buying them) welcome to the scene man, great bike. thats the bike i want when i get my 600 for the track. good luck man, ride safe