New member introduction

ben_there · Oct 3, 2004

Hello everyone. Ben, posting for the first time from the Common(lack of)wealth of Virginia. In the couple of days it has been since I found this forum, I have read non-stop. Tuesday, I will pick up my first motorcycle, an 04 GSXR600 (I know - I'm doomed). I have read the threads and quite honestly, you all have scared the bejesus out of me!!! I think the bike will keep my car good company in the garage and make a nice rack for the jacket and helmet that I bought. The physics of sportbikes never crossed my mind as I contemplated purchasing one, only how many warm days are left up here (just moved from GA) and how much is it going to cost. I look forward to learning more and more from your knowledge and opinions. Thanks. See you on the boards!

<Insert suzuki sportbike motto/battle cry here>
Ben

Madura · Oct 3, 2004

Just take the MSF class, buy and wear gear and go slowly at first. And remember, it's not if, but when you drop your bike.

Oh yea, I was absolutely terrified when I first started riding. I worked maximum security and later bounty hunted in the ghettos and I was never concerned for my safety like when I first started riding. But you get used to it.

jaydog19833 · Oct 3, 2004

That makes me sad that you're just buying yours and I (I live in NY) am just getting ready to put it away for the winter season. Be safe with that monster.

Louis · Oct 3, 2004

:welcomes: ben_there

prekarious1 · Oct 4, 2004

welcome, don't be afraid to ask questions. Might just save you some head/heart ache

State · Oct 4, 2004

From

Sup Ben, Where do you live in VA? I live in the very eastern part of KY and West VA and VA are only about a 30 minute drive for me.

SuzukiGirl1 · Oct 4, 2004

Welcome! You're already ahead of the game if you've been reading and you are scared right now. It's good to have a little bit of fear...it'll keep you in check!

I'm always a bit nervous when I get on my bike...especially when it's been a week or two since I've ridden...

DaMaNP750 · Oct 4, 2004

your gonna have a blast, but not until about 1000 miles or so. Make sure to do that first maintenance, or get it done!!

themeatmanlandry · Oct 4, 2004

:welcomes:

LayinLo · Oct 4, 2004

Welcome, ben. Good luck on that GSX-R.

SVZuki · Oct 4, 2004

welcome Ben! you are now home.

themeatmanlandry · Oct 4, 2004

SVboy84 said:
welcome Ben! you are now home.

You got ESP?? How do you know where he is??

I'm skeptical. Tell me where I am. :?

LayinLo · Oct 4, 2004

LMAO... :lol:

SVZuki · Oct 4, 2004

themeatmanlandry said:
SVboy84 said:

welcome Ben! you are now home.

Click to expand...

You got ESP?? How do you know where he is??

I'm skeptical. Tell me where I am. :?

you are in front of the computer, possibly at work.

red7eb · Oct 4, 2004

Hey Ben_there.. have you already Done_that? :roll:

:welcomes:

red7eb · Oct 4, 2004

themeatmanlandry said:
SVboy84 said:

welcome Ben! you are now home.

Click to expand...

You got ESP?? How do you know where he is??

I'm skeptical. Tell me where I am. :?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :roll:

ben_there · Oct 4, 2004

Thanks for all the welcome and well wishes.

Madura: I am scheduled to take the class at Fort Lee on the 25th. Seems like forever.

Jaydog: I think I am buying mine to put up too. VA gets cold if I remember correctly. I just left Gordon (GA) and they wear shorts 50 weeks out of the year!

State: I am in Richmond.

SuzukiGirl: I have a lot of fear so how far ahead does that put me?

DaMaNP: I bet it will take forever to get 1000 mi. when sitting in parking lots at college football games.

LayinLo: Uncle Sam's Misguided Child! Now that's new. i've never heard a marine say anythign nice to me.

red7: Depends on what "that" is. In this case, NO.

veteq · Oct 4, 2004

Welcome ben_there. You will find that the members of this forum are extremely helpful.

I got my first bike (02 GSX-R600) three months ago. I got it on a Tuesday and sat in the garage until I took the MSF course (5 days later).
I was so new at this that I had to use the owner's manual to start the bike ('

') .
It was a big wake up call to go from the 125cc bikes from the course to the 600.
For a few seconds there, I thought I had made a mistake buying this bike. like I said, only lasted a few seconds.
I put 3000kms on it since and only one scary event to speak of......It took me a month to go over 10,000rpm. Take it easy and enjoy it,,,,,it's a great bike.

TL chris · Oct 5, 2004

:welcomes:

Gix-N-8or · Oct 5, 2004

May your wrist find humility and your bike stay on the stickier side. As for being afraid, that only keep you more aware.

Welcome.

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