2007-09-26 20:19:47 · 13 answers · asked by Ghost writer 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Buy life insurance first and only ride on empty roads so when you kill yourself you don't take anyone else with you.
2007-09-27 00:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know I'm going against the grain, but a KZ1000 (the US designation) is a very versatile bike that will do just about anything you need of it. They're large enough physically for nearly any sized rider plus his passenger. Put on a fairing, bags and trunk and you can travel anywhere you want comfortably. As a bare bike it will adequately meet the average rider's expectations as far as speed and cornering. Put on a clear windshield and luggage rack and you can do a little sport riding, around town, gravel roads and touring. The problem with getting a small bike is that while best to learn on, you outgrow it in a hurry. Thousands of 1000's were built and finding new or used parts is not a problem. I have a shaft drive 1000 with 112,000 miles on it and it has never once left me walking.
The new crop 600's have more power and speed than an old 1000, but they are still a powerful, fast bike that can get the inexperienced rider into trouble. Be smart and take a safety training course first. Some provide small bikes you can rent to use in the course. Most of all, treat a bike, any bike, like a loaded gun. Study it, know what it's capable of, respect it, handle it safely and use it wisely within reason. Do that and you'll be safer than on some dinky bike that can't get out of its own way.
2007-09-27 16:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by bikinkawboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the love of Mike, do you people EVER read any other posts before you ask repeat questions?
- Is a 1000cc bike OK for a first time rider if I'm tall/heavy/really athletic/very mature for my age?
- I'm 15 and want a sportbike right away but my mom says NO! I have a job and can pay for it!
- I've outgrown my R6 after two months and want a Hayabusa (or) how can I make my Gixxer faster in a straight line?
- Do I really need a helmet & gear and/or an MSF course if I am careful all the time?
There should be a Big FAQ of DUH! that newbs should be forced to read before posting anything here, because the repetition is almost as bad as the Religion & Spirituality section!
As you probably have seen, a 1000cc bike is NOT for first timers. Hell, it's probably not even a safe 2nd bike! I know your 7.2L Hemi is sooooo huge and how could one tiny liter do anything, right? Well, your Hummer weighs TWENTY TIMES as much as a motorcycle, so a literbike will accelerate far quicker than you have ever been in your life.
And it's unstable. It takes constant rider input, and if you don't know what you're doing it'll just kill you faster. You go too fast, someone pulls out in front of you and you do what comes naturally to all four-wheel drivers: you jam your foot onto the brake pedal.
Unlike a car, this only locks up the rear wheel, making the bike wiggle and slide sideways just long enough for the rear tire to regain traction and catapult your soon-to-be crumpled body into the air, destined for the organ donor list.
Get it yet? You wanted my thoughts, and there you have them. Try a used SV650S or Kawasaki 650R first. At least go SIT on them to see if they feel OK!
2007-09-27 09:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about a Yamaha XT trail bike or a Honda CB500 road bike. Choose a bike which has a main dealer near where you live.
isnt the Z1000 a bit old now? it will be expensive to run, chain, sprockets, tyres. Clutch, camchain etc etc
When I was 20 I changed from a 125 Honda to a 650 Norton SS. Luckily my biking pals warned me not to open the throttle too quickly and to be aware of the extra weight when braking.
2007-09-27 05:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read all the post here before answering.. & most of them have some good advice & a lot of them have crap in with there answer... Z1000 is an old bike.. the new 250 sports bikes will beat them( read that somewhere before).. so if your really carefull you could survive buying a 1000cc bike as a first bike...how ever when your brain slips to your wrist( heard that somewhere to) your going to do some damage...
COUNTER STEERING... if you dont know what this means. then go & do a M/cSafetyCourse.. DO ONE ANYWAY (it will save your life)..
I would suggest the SV650 Suzi.. or any of the older 250cc to 650cc bikes..(larger capacity less cylinders) this means get a 250 four cylinder.. 0r a 650 single or twin...
but there just my thoughts on the post... Whos to say I know what Im talking about..
2007-09-27 19:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by mn 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with many other here. 1000 is way to powerful. Starting on a 250 on the the other hand you will get bored, and bored fast. Im 5'1-5'2 i just started riding and i started out on a 500 (suzuki gs500f)and im sick of it, im upgrading next year. to a 600. Like some one said their unforgiving bikes, very true. I would go for something that can handle a bit of a beating, cause then when your comfortable you can upgrade. Knowing how to ride. You will have a blast riding, just be smart expect the unexpected
Remember.....
~keep the shiney side up!
2007-09-27 09:26:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First Time on a Bike? "Good Medical Insurance!" Last time I saw do what you're thinking of, four days after they bought the bike they were in the hospital for a week and the bike was, let us just say, Totled!
Start with asmaller bike, 250 or 450, till you feel comfortable and learn better how to control it.
2007-09-27 03:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Way to much power asking for trouble I sale motorcycles for a living when your brian slips down into your wrist your going to get hurt Bad} Do yourself a favor and buy something smaller for a first bike I suggest a 600 Ive seen to many people get hurt doing what your thinking like you
2007-09-27 10:10:38 · answer #8 · answered by superdave1760 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No No No. Those are very unforgiving bikes. A friend of mine died on a liter bike that was his first bike because he didn't listen to us.
You will become a better all around rider if you start on a 250cc bike. At the MOST, an early 90's 600cc.
Please be smart, man.
2007-09-27 03:25:27 · answer #9 · answered by jaboyak 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Sure, if you want to look cool for the few seconds you have two wheels down. Don't forget to leave your helmet in the garage, your jacket on the hanger and the rest of your gear in the closet because as soon as you turn your wrist you're going to be two wheels up and one head down. If you do make it out alive, I'm happy for you for making my insurance even higher!
2007-09-27 15:40:31 · answer #10 · answered by Gump 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dirtbikes make great learner rides. A 4 stroke play / trail bike is forgiving & doesn't mind falling.
2007-09-27 03:28:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋