Hey y'all! Brand new to the site. Looking forward to getting to know you guys a little better.I've never really considered myself a motorcycle type person, until here recently. A buddy of mine got an 1800R and now I'm hooked!!! It's the only thing I can think about. I've been reading a lot online and on this forum and I've really learned a lot here in the past two months. I'm planning to get my first bike at the beginning of next year. I've been looking at the 1300C, but I've heard people say "Don't get the bike you want as your first bike because you'll lay it down" or "start with something small until you get used to riding; then upgrade". I feel confident in my ability to ride (I've riden my buddy's 1800 several times) and with being a bigger guy (6'5" - 250lbs) I don't think I want anything smaller than a 1300cc. I'm really wanting to do some highway trips and don't want to go through the hassle of buying a bike to "learn" on and then have to sell it and buy the bike I want. What do you guys think?Also, I'm planning to take a rider's course between now and the time I get my bike. I've looked at http://www.aplusrider.com in Mesquite. Any other suggestions of good courses?
I too am new and have never ridden a bike before. Well a scooter but that doesn't count. I am going to take the class with a buddy of mine and I think it will help. On getting your bike I say go for it you can always fix the paint and get new fenders. If it is what you want you can always replace things. So do what you want and enjoy it. Thats my Oppinion.
just because you have ridden your buddies bike a few times around the block does not make you a good rider, or more importantly a safe one. The RSC will help you to improve your skills but you need time and a smart riding buddy to help you out along the way. none the less you are a grown man and I welcome you to the board. Please ride safe.
There are a lot of X-Riders in DFW. We love getting together to hang out or ride.
Quote from: X-aholic on August 31, 2007, 11:30:19 AMjust because you have ridden your buddies bike a few times around the block does not make you a good rider, or more importantly a safe one. The RSC will help you to improve your skills but you need time and a smart riding buddy to help you out along the way. none the less you are a grown man and I welcome you to the board. Please ride safe. Trust me...I'm all about being safe. That's the only way to survive the traffic here in Dallas. I'm not interested in being some hot shot. I just want something that can carry by big butt down the highway with respectable power. Anyways, thanks for the welcome and the input. OH...and by the way...nice tits!
Don't settle! If the 1800 doesn't feel to big to you,get it. Bigger is Better! Welcome to the board
+1 This can't be said enough. If you want the 1800, get it. More power, better brakes.