AJ:
Nice pick. White is the BEST Fz6R color.
I'm brand new to biking myself. Haven't taken my road test yet, but I do have my learners and a friend who is good at riding. I took my bike out the other day and had an absolute blast even though I was a bit anxious. Didn't make it much above 25ish miles an hour though, and didn't go much farther than two miles lol
I've been up to 65mph (110kph) and it was pretty daunting!!!! lol.....practice practice I guess! The road test here was pretty easy, lots of stop signs, few yields and lights. No skills test and the test centre doesnt have a parking lot for it woohoo! Just one less thing to have to worry about!! I did the bike course recently and that was a godsend. Def gave me alot more confidence. I just started riding 2 months ago so I am pretty impressed that I have my license already :thumbup:
Yea, this is my first bike and I'm so happy with it! I can't imagine riding another one yet! What other bike are you looking at? I contemplated the Ninja 300 but after alot of debating decided to get this one so I could do more "growing" with it than get a bike for now and be looking to switch it out after a year.... so far def the right bike for me!!Congrats!!!
The 6R is indeed a great beginner bike and long term bike too! I am having an EXTEMELY hard time with it... I LOVE the bike SOO much I do NOT want to trade it in, yet I really want this other bike too! LOL Everyday I ride my bike since I came upon this other bike, just reminds me of how much I really like my current bike too! The ergos, handling, steetable power, MPG!
If you haven't done it yet, many of us here would beyond HIGHLY recommend you take the MSF BRC class! No offense to your friend, but they are much better instructors and will teach you all the needed things, that a friend/family member might forget to tell you. Secondly, many states you will qualify for your license at the end of the class!I'm brand new to biking myself. Haven't taken my road test yet, but I do have my learners and a friend who is good at riding. I took my bike out the other day and had an absolute blast even though I was a bit anxious. Didn't make it much above 25ish miles an hour though, and didn't go much farther than two miles lol.
I'm strongly looking at the Ninja 1000. I can get a sweet deal on it. Smart move would be to trade in because they are both bikes of the same "purpose", but the other bike I want is the FJR (which could justify keeping the 6r then also as a high mpg commuter.)Yea, this is my first bike and I'm so happy with it! I can't imagine riding another one yet! What other bike are you looking at? I contemplated the Ninja 300 but after alot of debating decided to get this one so I could do more "growing" with it than get a bike for now and be looking to switch it out after a year.... so far def the right bike for me!!
Oh for sure!! I dont even go in the parking lot without being geared up! Saw this derp yesterday...helmet, leather jacket, biker shoes ..... and SHORTS!!! He must hate his knees! Jeesh... Whats wrong with some folk!?!?!:facepalm:Congrats
Don't forget gear and ride safely.
Whole heartedly agree! I did the course 3wks ago and was well worth the $500 cdn. Helped with my confidence. My hubby has helped me alot but there were a few small things they showed and taught that experienced riders take for granted or do automatically.If you haven't done it yet, many of us here would beyond HIGHLY recommend you take the MSF BRC class! No offense to your friend, but they are much better instructors and will teach you all the needed things, that a friend/family member might forget to tell you. Secondly, many states you will qualify for your license at the end of the class!