Re: First Bike?

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>the Sprint is allot of bike - but is it too much for a realatively
>inexpirienced
>rider that feels comfortable on a 600 YZF?

I'll provide the same answer that was provided over and over on the Katana
list that I used to frequent. Step 1. Ask every biker you know if they
dropped their first bike (actually ask them how many time they dropped
their first bike). Step 2. Go to a dealer and price out just the plastic on
a modern faired bike.

Do you really want a Sprint ST as your first bike? NO, NO, NO! It has too
much power and weight for a beginner and you will most likely be in over
your head. Start with a used bike in the 400-600cc range and ride that for
a year. Then you'll have a better idea of what you want for your next bike,
and you won't cry nearly as much if you drop a bike you spent $2K on versus
$11K.

Matt Knowles - mattknowles@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://home.earthlink.net/~mattknowles
Aesthetic Design & Photography - (408) 977-1804
http://www.aestheticdesign.com



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