[wolph69]

check out this group of postings.. read all 26 or so pages of it and then decide if you still want that gsxr-600 as a first bike. http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/sh...f69fd1&threadid=53101&perpage=15&pagenumber=3

ps. I have an 03 gsxr-600. I got it for almost half price of a new one. I was considering selling it for a gs500f... now, I'm still confused but after reading that post i'm leaning a little bit more towards the gs500. Why? cause then when I get really good I can beat on it and LEARN more. MY gsxr-600 is a sweet ass bike. that's why i'm having trouble letting go. sure I can ride it nice and light like I do now (never taken the msf course) but how will I ever improve??? I go around a corner and lean about as much as it is when I have it on the side stand.... big deal. It feels like alot more than it really is. If I do end up sellinf the gsxr, I know in a couple of years i'm going to spend the $1000.00 in aftermarkets to make it what I have right now. sounds dumb but i'll be able to ride it 10 times the level that I do now. Just felt like posting what i'm feelin. and if anyone wants an 03 gsxr with some sweet mods.... lemme know!

 

[Clint]

Here's the first page.

You'll always find some lucky people who haven't gone down on their larger bike. That's not to say that they're good riders, or that it's not a bad idea. Some people win at Russian Roullete, too. For a while, anyway.

 

[98corona]

How long have you been riding your gsxr. Give it time become one with your machine. Eventually you will get use to the powerbands and handling.

I think the adapting curve is the same with most bike regardless of the the size or power. Some bikes arent as forgiving in situations. Just take time. I think it takes a full season to get use to a certain bike. All motorcycles handle differently even if they are the same year and model.

 

[wolph69]

I can ride it just fine, but i'm nowhere near being a great rider, just good and cautious because of the power the bike has. I've had it for more than a season already and i'm used to riding it. I just don't like having to concentrate more on how much power it has than having fun and foolin around outside. a larger more horsepower bike also has a higher learning curve. i'd rather start on something smaller and be able to wring the bikes neck before I move up to a bigger one. I love the bike, and yeah it makes me look cool... but I bet a guy on a honda eliminator 125 could beat me in a race around curvy roads and have much more fun than me doing it. I want to be the guy that can ride the bike he has as hard as it will go and further....then get something better. i've got a long time to live, so why get a 600 now. I'll get one a few years down the road and then really be able to ride it.