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mbeiers521 · 11-15-2011, 09:00 PM

i started out on dirt when i was 11. So ive been riding for almost my whole life. but ive seen many ppl start out on 600cc sum did really good others didnt turn out so well.

mbeiers521 · 11-15-2011, 09:09 PM

to a newbie i say try starting out on dirt. especially for throttle and clutch feel. plus dirt doesnt hurt as much as pavement.

Ts7x · 01-23-2012, 06:20 AM

the article I think applies to the vast majority of new riders but there of the select few that just have that natural talent to learn new things and adapt faster than others can. overestimating your riding abilties can be deadly but this doesn't mean everyone needs to start out on a ninja 250 to get into the bike scene either, hell i'm sure their are plenty that have started out on 1000's with no problem. too each his own I guess is was im trying to say. besides basic laws of physics, no one rule or statment applies to all 100% of everyone.

Ts7x · 01-23-2012, 06:29 AM

but then again the article is refering to a brand new rider with no experience what so ever. so in that case every word it says is true.

Slevin · 01-23-2012, 02:44 PM

i read it, and i still think i should have started with a zx-10 instead of a zx-6r

jpalamar · 01-23-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phsdrummer2

Riding with experienced riders is a great way to learn good habits but we all like to have a little fun and advanced skill sets can quickly leave a novice rider playing catch up without us realizing it.

Thats why you specifically let the Noobs be in the front to control the pace so they aren't riding past their skills and risking injury.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ts7x

the article I think applies to the vast majority of new riders but there of the select few that just have that natural talent to learn new things and adapt faster than others can. overestimating your riding abilties can be deadly but this doesn't mean everyone needs to start out on a ninja 250 to get into the bike scene either, hell i'm sure their are plenty that have started out on 1000's with no problem. too each his own I guess is was im trying to say. besides basic laws of physics, no one rule or statment applies to all 100% of everyone.

Natural talent =/= experience. I know for a FACT I didn't max out my skills or the bike on my Ninja 250. I got to a point that I felt confortable and wanted a larger bike and bought my GSXR600. I honestly think I rode my 250 harder then my 600.

11-15-2011, 09:00 PM	#21
mbeiers521 Noob-Jersey Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: freehold, nj Member #19535 My Ride: 03 vw gli 24v vr6, 04 honda cbr1000rr, 03 honda cbr600rr iTrader: (0)	agreed i started out on dirt when i was 11. So ive been riding for almost my whole life. but ive seen many ppl start out on 600cc sum did really good others didnt turn out so well.

11-15-2011, 09:09 PM	#22
mbeiers521 Noob-Jersey Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: freehold, nj Member #19535 My Ride: 03 vw gli 24v vr6, 04 honda cbr1000rr, 03 honda cbr600rr iTrader: (0)	.. to a newbie i say try starting out on dirt. especially for throttle and clutch feel. plus dirt doesnt hurt as much as pavement.

01-23-2012, 06:20 AM	#23
Ts7x Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Downingtown(my neighbors hate me) Member #16286 My Ride: 1993 MR2, 2003 ZX636R, 2013 500 Abarth iTrader: (0)	the article I think applies to the vast majority of new riders but there of the select few that just have that natural talent to learn new things and adapt faster than others can. overestimating your riding abilties can be deadly but this doesn't mean everyone needs to start out on a ninja 250 to get into the bike scene either, hell i'm sure their are plenty that have started out on 1000's with no problem. too each his own I guess is was im trying to say. besides basic laws of physics, no one rule or statment applies to all 100% of everyone. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. #Twisties>highway.

01-23-2012, 06:29 AM	#24
Ts7x Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Downingtown(my neighbors hate me) Member #16286 My Ride: 1993 MR2, 2003 ZX636R, 2013 500 Abarth iTrader: (0)	but then again the article is refering to a brand new rider with no experience what so ever. so in that case every word it says is true. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. #Twisties>highway.

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01-23-2012, 02:44 PM	#25
Slevin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Member #19794 iTrader: (2)	i read it, and i still think i should have started with a zx-10 instead of a zx-6r