anybody ride a bike?

Snakes709 · 05-29-2010, 07:55 PM

Dont let your ego control the bike. People tried to tell me i was making a bad choice by getting a 08 ZX6R as my first bike with only the safety course and thats it. Been over a year now and my bike has never been dropped by me...by that i mean my gf smashed our Z into the bike by accident but thats another story. As long as you keep your ego under control and dont act retarded, you will be fine and of course watch out for other drivers.

huff442 · 05-30-2010, 08:00 AM

Everything said above is absolutely correct. Buy the best riding gear you can afford. I've ridden with Icon leather jackets and Aria or Shoei helmets. Two years ago I slid out in a corner (sand) and then high sided my ZX-12R at near 100mph. I was wearing all my gear; helmet, boots, jacket, gloves. I broke my wrist, but otherwise walked away. I still wear the same jacket, even on my Harley.

Make sure to buy a jacket that has cooling vents in it. If your too hot in the summer, then you won't wear it.

Plan on wearing something other than leather in the winter. Leather makes you feel much colder in the winter. Look at some of the touring jackets. They have removable liners to keep you warm while blocking the cold winter air.

Good Luck!

PapoZalsa · 06-07-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakes709

Dont let your ego control the bike. People tried to tell me i was making a bad choice by getting a 08 ZX6R as my first bike with only the safety course and thats it. Been over a year now and my bike has never been dropped by me...by that i mean my gf smashed our Z into the bike by accident but thats another story. As long as you keep your ego under control and dont act retarded, you will be fine and of course watch out for other drivers.

You still have the GF?

05-29-2010, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 19	Dont let your ego control the bike. People tried to tell me i was making a bad choice by getting a 08 ZX6R as my first bike with only the safety course and thats it. Been over a year now and my bike has never been dropped by me...by that i mean my gf smashed our Z into the bike by accident but thats another story. As long as you keep your ego under control and dont act retarded, you will be fine and of course watch out for other drivers. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

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05-30-2010, 08:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
huff442 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Arkansas Age: 55 Posts: 309 Drives: 09 370Z 6mt Tour/Spt Rep Power: 18	Everything said above is absolutely correct. Buy the best riding gear you can afford. I've ridden with Icon leather jackets and Aria or Shoei helmets. Two years ago I slid out in a corner (sand) and then high sided my ZX-12R at near 100mph. I was wearing all my gear; helmet, boots, jacket, gloves. I broke my wrist, but otherwise walked away. I still wear the same jacket, even on my Harley. Make sure to buy a jacket that has cooling vents in it. If your too hot in the summer, then you won't wear it. Plan on wearing something other than leather in the winter. Leather makes you feel much colder in the winter. Look at some of the touring jackets. They have removable liners to keep you warm while blocking the cold winter air. Good Luck!