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Old 02-27-2008, 09:23 AM   #53 (permalink)
07si sedan
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im a new rider too. i was originally going to start on something smaller but ended up getting a 600 gixxer. so far ive only ridden it a few times. (weathers still bad) ive ridden my friends 250 and there is a ton of difference! so far ive been really careful but i do understand about what some of the others have been saying about it being less forgiving. if you do decide on getting it be extra careful and above all respect it. take it slow and wear all the gear - helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, ect. definetly take the riders course. my insurance said they would discount my insurance alittle once i took it. check around too, the community college around here offers a more advanced course too.
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