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Re: first choice
- Subject: Re: first choice
- From: Thomas Emberson <thomas@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 5 Dec 1999 16:15:03 -0500
On Thu, 2 Dec 1999 KenTmpsnmc@xxxxxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 12/2/99 9:56:28 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > My wife found this out in a parking lot when she dropped hers trying to
> > get out of a parking space. The drop was at a point of almost no forward
> > movement and
> > she just let it down on the right side. $2,000 later all the cosmetics
> have
> > been
> > replaced and now it is for sale.
>
> A classic case of what most here have said about first bikes. An R6 is a
> terrible 1st bike choice. While they look innocent enough, don't believe it
> *any* current sportbike is to be respected as much as a Porsche 911 or Dodge
> Viper. Pick something cheap, dropable and easy to ride. Then move up as
> your experience and needs dictate.
Yeah but a viper/Porche can't
a) tip over
b) wheelie
c) stoppie
d) do a sub 4 second 0-60 easily
I would think a more apropriate analogy would be to something with
wings.
>
> Ken T. from Ca.
>
> If God is watching us, the least we can do is be entertaining.
Then starting out your riding career on a R6 would fit perfectly!
Just make sure you wear a lot of protective gear, that's all.
Thomas
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