I never wish anyone ill but this is not going to have a good ending.
Hopped on the forum a couple weeks back but I have yet to introduce myself. Name's Carlton, bred and raised in Chicago, currently reside in Maywood and now an owner of a New '07 1000RR (yes I did say 'new').
Its my first bike, and I am aware that the rules and statistics say it shouldn't be...but its too late for that now. There are exceptions to all rules and I'm hoping my humility and respect for this beast will allow me to be one. I've taken the BRC MSF course, do have an M on my license, and plan on taking the intermediate one as soon as they quit bs'in and put this years schedule up. Aside from that I've already picked out the parking lot that will be my best friend, as I regain what I may have lost, and develop what I don't yet have.
I'll put pictures up when I get the bike from storage, and then again after I put on the Fender Eliminator, Integrated Tail Light, and Proton Turn Signals I've already bought for it .
I appreciate any and all advice and look forward to seeing you all when the cold breaks!
I think he's going about it the right way. Should he have started with a smaller, more forgiving bike???? ABSOLUTELY!!! But he seems to know he has a monster on his hands and is going to take the necessary baby steps to stay safe.:2cents: I had a student last summer graduate from my class and went straight out and bought a CBR1000........he approached the situation the same way as Carlton and took baby-steps.....He is doing just fine....I made sure he keeps me posted on his progress....
depends on the person's mentality and maturity level. my brother's first bike was a 1098, but he's prolly the most safe and cautious rider i know and hasn't had any incidents to date. *knock on wood*
First time he cracks the throttle which will probably be the first day above 55 degrees meaning there will be salt on the ground and his ass will be sideways before he can say "I should have bought an SV!".
it all boils down to respect and luck. Mostly luck. As long as he isn't like some members on here that try to keep up with expert racers on the expressway he should be fine. :jester
yeah i dont see a problem as long as he can respect the bike. my buddy never rode a bike in his life and got a busa (he's a big guy) for his first bike. he's going on his 3rd season and no problems. i honestly dont think he's ever go wot though lol.
This topic always gets my goat...I learned on a Ducati 996 SPS that had extensive motor work completed by Fast by Ferracci. My next bike was a R1, then I got a 1000 GSXR.
I've been riding for nearly 7 years now. I think it all depends on your ability to respect the power you have between your legs....learn how to control the bike in all situations...and take advantage of all the learning possibilities that come your way.
I don't care what size bike you have....accidents can and will happen.
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