Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

Its not just big bikes. I've seen nervous / new / not confident riders struggle on 125's, CB500's dare I say it SV's as well.

The most worrying thing is that bloke actually passed his test at some point with what sounds like little or no riding skills, ability or confidence.

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

I'm sure I looked like a total numpty all the way home from Dumfries on my new SV, coming from a cruiser it was *interesting* at points, shall we say.

I'm now 40 and do most of my riding at weekends too, oh the shame.;)

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

I had zero confidence after passing my test, it's really just come with mileage. My ability was pretty rubbish too - I had to repeat my cbt 4 times.

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

Amazingly i agree entirely with Neio! :eek: :D

If they can afford to buy an expensive bike, as a first bike, then good luck to them...i wish my first bike could have been a tasty 1000.

If i see someone on a nice bike, my first instinct is "jammy *******"...but i don't resent the rider for having it, regardless of their level of ability.

The constant jealousy/underdog syndrome exhibited by some on this site, can become a little tiresome.

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

we dont know the full story to be fair, maybe he lost the front/ back for whatever reason, id put my foot down if it was needed,
maybe his tires had no heat in them what so ever and skipped on a change down.. who knows
but saying he cant ride a bike and has no confidence is a little harsh
IMHO

if i could afford a duke when i started i would of been a NooB on a Duke, doesnt mean i cant ride one if i passed my test just because its a high powered bike :p

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

:D there is a first ;)

Like you said ASM, if i could have afforded the bike i wanted from day one i would have, as it is i finally got it after 2.5years :D.

i better watch out on AR08 as according to some on here if i hesitae or take it easy on my SS600 ill be a to**er wit h no skill :rolleyes:.

** i will accept to**er with very little skill ;)

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

OK Guys, let me put this into perspective...

Would you hand the keys to a Ferrari Enzo/Porsche Carrera GT/Lambo etc to your son/daughter who had just passed their driving test???????????

Jealousy, not at all. Common sense....... Riding is infinatly harder than driving a car, you start learning to ride once you've passed your test (Im all for the harder test rules).

People ARE stupid, sorry, its a fact. Some can be trusted to act reasonably, most can't. They crash, hurt themselves, maybe even killing themselves, they become a statistic, the government use it to try to impose more rules and regs ruining it for the rest of us.

I also don't think new riders should be allowed on SS600's either, but thats all my opinion. I was brought up to respect bikes and how easily they can kill/injure you. Seen it first hand at a young age, it aint pretty......

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

Except a GSXR1000 isn't difficult to ride (slowly) - sure you can wheelie off the power in 4th should you so desire but it's even easier not to...

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

No I personally wouldn't - but I don't mind if someone gives the keys to their son or daughter.;)

Re: New Riders and Big Bikes?
 

i see your point RDOD, but is that based on the fact that they are the weekend warrior type who are completely reckless and give the majority a really bad name, or anyone new to riding that ownes a SS?
as i said i know a guy who ownes a gixer thou, he never and i mean EVER breaks the speed limits.. passed IAM assessments etc i wish i was as safe as him.. hes been riding for two years total.