So I have been going back and forth with myself this entire winter on if I wanted to finally jump onto a bike this upcoming spring. Needing some opinions and feedback since most guys on here have had modified cars as well. I've had several integras all somewhat built and all turbocharged, all making in excess of 400+hp blah blah blah...... anyways. I'm working on my 4th build with a 93 integra I just picked up, but feeling like i've lost motivation to even wrench on hondas anymore let alone spend $3000+ more dollars in turbo parts, injectors, traction bars and all that jazz. I've have rode a few friends bikes around the neighborhood and backroads, no real world i.e. traffic busy roadway experience. I intend to take the MSF course though. From what little bit I have rode I liked it and it's something new and fresh and I don't feel like I would tamper with a bike for at least the 1st year or so. Only problem is I have $3000 tied up in the integra already built motor and mfactory trans just no turbo kit, so if I stopped now I would obviously lose out a bit of money (which I don't mind honestly) Anyone with some advice on what to do I would appreciate very much. Looking to start out on a 07 CBR 600RR, been riding a friends 2007 R6 too aggressive of a seating position so to speak for me. I'm 6,3 190lbs btw.

 

200+ views no feedback.... harsh crowd eh???

 

I've had several bikes and quick cars, had a simlar choice turbo my civic or get
anither bike. I love the feeling you get on a bike, you don't have to be going fast
to feel like you are. Great gas milage, and riding my bike keeps the miles off my car
that I intend to keep for a long time. For a bike 600rr is only a little more comportable
than a r6, and would be a good choice as long as you respect it, still way fast they go
from 0 to sorry officer in 3 seconds. Get gear and wear it.

 

I'll bite!!

Ok so, I've been there too. Currently selling my turbo integra and I own a 05CBR 600 RR. I decided not to get a bike when I was younger because I assumed I would probably kill myself but now that I'm more conservative (lol) I figure I'm good. Again, same as you. Rode on 10-15 different bikes. Ended up with a beautiful soft tail Harley for a couple months (long story) and now the Honda 600. End result and advise. Get the bike, stop waisting money on turbo cars that will NEVER stack up...ever. Take it slow, no rush going fast right away (if you want to stay alive). Focus on breaking, cornering, dealing with other cars. You will thank me. It's a lot of fun, good on gas, really fun when you need fast, convenient for a lot of things, etc.

Also, I started with stock gearing and then after a couple months needed a new chain so I went up a tooth on my front gear. This was a pretty big change for me and perfect timing as I was starting to want a little more.

Hope this helps.

 

4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul

 

0-60 in fast as hell seconds. The thrill of speeding at 150+ with the wind blowing at you.
A bike is much more fun, since you actually get to experience the road and scenery instead of sitting on it. I missed out on motorcycles until I turned 27 last year and bought my first bike a CBR 250R. My first time riding it felt like I obtained something that I have always been missing and this was from a never practiced before or taken any courses on motorcycle safety.

 

Thanks man I believe I may take the plunge so to speak haha. I'm in the middle of the build and at this point I haven't spent too much in the car. Def looking for a 05-08 CBR 600RR to start out on, a previous friend of mine jumped straight to a 08 ZX10R modded with Power commander, full exhaust, sprockets dyno tuned (he said 175hp to the rear tire) and I thought he was crazy for getting something so powerful for a 1st bike. I'm a firm believer of it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

 

A 600 is not a slow bike by any means.

I started smaller (GS500 - Twin) and really helped to become a better rider. It's your first bike, you will most probably drop it in a parking lot, make the newbie learning process cheap. Get a ninja 250, ride the **** out of it, and sell it for the same price, they don't loose value.

If you're a "the 250 is too slow" kinda guy, take a look at the SV650 also.

 

I've have a simular issue, but from a different view....

I started riding motorcycles 5 years ago, since then I have spend 0 hours on my car.....

I have a pretty crazy EF with 600+whp, I went to re-fresh/re-build the block, got the all of the parts...... and a bike..........

I'm on my 3rd bike now and I park it every day right next to the CRX, that is in pieces and I have 0 modivation to put it together, that would cut into my "bike" time and I can't have that!!!

Now to the OP, a few things to keep in mind:
1) You will crash, it happens to all motorcyclists (invest in proper leather/gear)
2) Ninja 250's are for girls that said, they do hold thier value
3) SV-650 is a great starter bike!!! Less power than a i4 600, better torque for navigating traffic lights and whatnot.
4) Keep your eyes scaning at all times
5) Never assume a driver will do anything, but try and kill you
6) Your bike goes where you look, so look where you want to go, not at what you want to avoid.
7) Find a rider to mentor you, us internet people dont know you or how to get you to do things (think of it as a supervisor lol)
8) Ride, then ride some more
9) HAVE FUN!!!!!

 

check this link out.

http://cycle-ergo.com/

 

I have had my share of both fast cars & trucks. I use to ride dirt bikes. Then I quit for several years. Then in 2006 I got the bike bug again so at 58 years old my wife bought me a Kawasaki 250 Ninja. I rode that for two years & really enjoyed it but was under powered for much freeway riding, I re-geared it but decided I wanted something a little bigger. So for my 60th birthday the wife bought me a New 2006 SV650S Suzuki in 2008. Five years later it fills my need for speed. I ride fairly regularly & love riding.
But if the right deal came along on another fast car I might be tempted.

 

Do it! First though, take the MSF course. Secondly, find riders to help you become a better and safer rider(not the ones that invite you to go ride and leave u in the dust). Decide what kind of riding you'd like to do(track, canyon, mainly street, stunting) and learn as much about it as you can.

For me, I started on a cbr600rr with ZERO riding experience prior. Signed up on a local forum, met alot of riders, and learned a ton from talking to other riders, riding canyons, and watching videos. I LOVE my bike and now my turbo Integra just sits.