jonnyb
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Reged: 06/11/2007
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hi guys im looking into getting into the bikes at the start off the year
has anyone got any info they could pass on would be great
im also looking into getting a gsxr600
cheers john
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cheers jonny
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big_al
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Reged: 16/01/2007
Posts: 1507
Loc: Germany (British Forces)
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welcome to the forum.
I'm not gonna rant and rave about what is the right choice of bike, and subjects on this matter have been covered extensivly on this forum, just have a flick through and you'll find loads of different opinions and you'll be non-the wiser!! 
Just kidding, the GSXR600 is a great bike in my opinion, but you may get some people telling you that a 600cc sports bike is not a good way to go when you first start out. But i think that you can start out on a 600cc with no probs as long as you're sensible and respect the power available to you at the wrist! Take things easy, learn YOUR limits before you even think about testing the bikes limits and you can't go far wrong.
One very important piece of advice is think about what time of year you start riding. You say you want to start at the beginning of next year, so you should be careful with the weather and the road conditions as you can easily be caught out by some ice or even just wet leaves on the road. Your tyres don't work properly until they are warmed up, which can usually take about 2/3 miles to be safe, but in the cold weather they can take a LOT longer and they also cool down quicker too, especially in 'stop / start' traffic. So bare that in mind and don't try to over do it.
Hope all goes well and have many years safe riding pal, and once again welcome to the forum and the wanderful world of two wheeled fantasia!!
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jonnyb
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Reged: 06/11/2007
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cheers for the welcome
cheers bud i know i said at the start off the year but prob be about feb/march time
as for taken it easy i will be doing the same as when i passed my test for cars
taken my time learn how 2 comtroal the bike before i go out and go flat out on the bike as i know its a silly thing 2 do and would prob end up with me coming off at the first bend
but i have been told many times not 2 go out and hammer it as its not like a car were it will forgive u
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cheers jonny
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big_al
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spot on mate, its a shame there aren't more of us that are a little level headed as you seem to be.
Enjoy!
oh, and nice avatar BTW
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jonnyb
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spot on mate, its a shame there aren't more of us that are a little level headed as you seem to be.
Enjoy!
oh, and nice avatar BTW
cheers mate one off my fav films lol
as for being level headed just the way i was raised mate always learn 2 walk before u run
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cheers jonny
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chappers
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Welcome GSXRs are good bikes confidence inspiring handling and power delivery, infact jayne on the very mag has one as a long termer.
Buy my 07 GSXR 600 3400 miles tip top condition.
http://www.alfsmotorcycles.co.uk/used_bikes.htm. 8th bike down it's currently in my mates shop on sale or return, But if you buy it from me direct the price will reflect that.
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jonnyb
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Welcome GSXRs are good bikes confidence inspiring handling and power delivery, infact jayne on the very mag has one as a long termer.
Buy my 07 GSXR 600 3400 miles tip top condition.
http://www.alfsmotorcycles.co.uk/used_bikes.htm. 8th bike down it's currently in my mates shop on sale or return, But if you buy it from me direct the price will reflect that.
cheers bud but i wont be getting a bike till i have sat my test as i would be tempted 2 take it out and do some training on and end up getting stopped and done
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cheers jonny
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chappers
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Don't blame ya, Thats good attitude to have.
Where you from?
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big_al
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Loc: Germany (British Forces)
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once again, very wise indeed. Perhaps a bit of off-road riding in the mean time to learn a spot of bike control and slow riding control? It will do you the world of good and there is more skills from off-road that can be applied to road riding than some people realise.
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jonnyb
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cheers guys
chappers
im from fife in scotland mate
big al
i think that would be the best bet get out the way where i can just have a bit off fun and learn off road as u dont want it all 2 be doom and gloom other wise i think u would be put off with it all
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cheers jonny
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chappers
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I'm liking this guy more and more, bikes are all about having fun. I'm with Al on the off roading even tho I'm not very good.
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jonnyb
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I'm liking this guy more and more, bikes are all about having fun. I'm with Al on the off roading even tho I'm not very good.
cheers mate i will have a look into the off roading and have a bit off fun there and learn a bit more about bikes and take it from there
whats the worst that can happen off road i hit the dirt, and everyone needs 2 learn some way u come off best thing 2 do is get back up and get on with it no point sitting on the sidelines crying about it
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cheers jonny
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makka
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hi guys im looking into getting into the bikes at the start off the year
has anyone got any info they could pass on would be great
cheers john
A cigarette reduces your life by two minutes
A bottle of spirit reduces your life by 4 minutes
A day at work reduces your life by 8 hours
oh, and welcome to the forum and soon the infinite joys of motorcycling 
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Well, maybe meditation helps too.
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jonnyb
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Reged: 06/11/2007
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hi guys im looking into getting into the bikes at the start off the year
has anyone got any info they could pass on would be great
cheers john
A cigarette reduces your life by two minutes
A bottle of spirit reduces your life by 4 minutes
A day at work reduces your life by 8 hours
oh, and welcome to the forum and soon the infinite joys of motorcycling
cheers for the info and welcome makka
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cheers jonny
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raider
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Reged: 11/10/2007
Posts: 77
Loc: Stafford
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Welcome jonnyb
My Dad rode bikes all his life and he told me to remember that I am not indestructable but I am invisible.
It's the last thing I say to myself before I ride off.
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jonnyb
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Reged: 06/11/2007
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cheers for the welcomes folks
also just asking as i have been told not 2 get a gsxr for my first bike cos its 2 powerfull for a first time bike.
what do use think???
as i think any bike is 2 powerfull for ur first bike if ur just going 2 go out there and trash it from the word go.
were as im going 2 be taken my time getting 2 know my limits then the bikes limits before i go out and trash it.
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big_al
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the throttle can go both ways! I don't think its too powerful for a first bike, but at the end of the day its down to the rider, and as you say, any bike could potetially be too powerful. Out of all the 600's, the CBR has always maintained a reputation of being the most user friendly and forgiving, but nowadays even that has become more race focused. The choice is yours and its your money so do what your heart tells you, that way you won't be dissapointed with a bike that you know you don't really want, just because some people dissagree with your choice.
As long as you treat it with respect and as i said before, learn YOUR limits first, take it easy and you'll be fine. Ride everyday with the attitude that you are constantly learning every time you hop on your bike, give yourself plenty of room on the road and keep an eye on whats ahead of you, allowing plenty of time to adjust your speed in order to deal with any potentially dangerous situation before it occurrs.
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jonnyb
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Reged: 06/11/2007
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the throttle can go both ways! I don't think its too powerful for a first bike, but at the end of the day its down to the rider, and as you say, any bike could potetially be too powerful. Out of all the 600's, the CBR has always maintained a reputation of being the most user friendly and forgiving, but nowadays even that has become more race focused. The choice is yours and its your money so do what your heart tells you, that way you won't be dissapointed with a bike that you know you don't really want, just because some people dissagree with your choice.
As long as you treat it with respect and as i said before, learn YOUR limits first, take it easy and you'll be fine. Ride everyday with the attitude that you are constantly learning every time you hop on your bike, give yourself plenty of room on the road and keep an eye on whats ahead of you, allowing plenty of time to adjust your speed in order to deal with any potentially dangerous situation before it occurrs.
cheers al
im not bothered about what others say really but just asking about if you know what i mean
but when i get my bike i want 2 be learning everyday as there will always be something out there that u need 2 watch out for and wont always show all the time but will happen and u just know its going 2 happen
as said before in one off my posts i really like the gsxr 600 and i will be going for one once i sort out my test and that in feb/march
between now and then i will be looking at any and every video i can find 2 get a bit off a better heads up on how 2 ride a bike for a beginer and also looking into all the kit i need 2 get my hands on or will need 2 ride safely
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chappers
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Crock of shite, I think the Gsxr would make a good first bike the handling is confidence inspiring, and the engine has no nasty surprises when you open the throttle as it has predictable power due to the smooth, linear tourqe and power delivery.
for an experienced rider it means Knee down almost every where and good drive.
For a beginners the same traits make it user friendly.
Some people will tell you to get an old shitter as you are bound to crash thats bollox, use you brain ie get used to riding and don't try to go too quick too soon or keep up with "faster" mates, get some advanced training and ride as if you are invisible and you should be fine.
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fastjonny
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Reged: 08/11/2006
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Loc: England
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Welcome to the forum jonnyb from another jonnyb as it 'appens.
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