A boring 'first bike' thread.

[Cezar88]

Hello,first timer here,so please go easy!
I have done the CBT,theory and mod 1,just mod 2 to go. Absolutely loving it, been looking on autotrader alot (dont we all?) and eyeing up potential bikes for when ive passed. Ive always been into bikes,always like the look of GSXR600,R6 etc. Ive heard mixed reviews about having one as a first, ive had the 'too powerful for a novice' which i can appreciate, and the 'go for it,be careful,be sensible etc' so what do you suggest? Id say im a sensible lad,would only be used on the odd sunny day off work (if there is such a thing) and would be looking at advanced courses after the DAS is done. If i was to go for the GSXR i wouldnt be looking for anything new as if i was to drop it its a bit less to worry about, so ive been looking at '03 600s, seem to be a few nice ones between £3-3.5k.... What do you think? Am i just convincing myself? Is it a stupid idea? Many thanks for your replies.

[Cezar88]

Im 27 and 6ft 3 if that makes any difference to any replies

[Cezar88]

Ive only done one insurance quote last night but the cheapest came back at £420 for the year fully comp,3000 miles a year,locked in garage overnight etc. I was quite suprised by that,i would have expected it to have been more to be honest.

[Cezar88]

I have no unspent convictions,no points etc. Its just to go out for the odd ride with a few mates on the rare occasion the weather permits and the kids are with their mum. As i said im a sensible lad,wont be giving it 'billy big balls' having to show off.Just wondered whether it was the stupid idea that i have heard,or that its only as dangerous as i make it,keep aware,take my time, you're always learning etc

[Cezar88]

Thanks Dakkon,thats kind of the way i look at it.

[Cezar88]

Thats when you start learning though isnt it really,when you are on your own.

[Cezar88]

Thanks Palms. Think for me its a toss up between and R6 and a GSXR. Some
beauties about,i think im going to hang on til nearer xmas and try and snap up a bargain.

[Cezar88]

Cheers for your input everyone,all been very helpful. Looking forward to getting it passed and finding the bike for me. Got my heart set on the GSXR or R6 so going to spend some time with both and see what i think. Thanks again