Just wondering if there are any crotch rocket riders on here? Taking the MSF class on the 18th. So wondering if any fellow my350z'ers can point me in the right direction to get some good gear for cheap.

And any pointers from experienced riders are welcomed!

 

pointer:
Splitting lanes on the freeway cuts your travel time by A LOT...and possibly your life span as well - - be carefull (no need to say 'have fun' b/c that's for sure!)

*I don't have the extra $ for a bike right no, but rode for about 5 years before getting married this past year.

-Peter

 

Yes.

 

yes, i ride and live in san jose as well.

i ride a 2004 Gsx-r750

it has some toys on it as well...

what do you plan on gettting?

Pointer: when dragging your knee on turns, make sure you have knee pucks on. hahahahaha

 

omg i want a gsxr so badly... i'm taking my riding classes this summer

 

'06 Gixxer 600 over here. Good place to get gear is Cycle Gear. They have them all over the place.
Mine is the one with no emblems or stickers. I take that back, mine is the one with the pig face sticker on the shield.

 

I ride. I have an 04 Honda F4i and 05 Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Do not go cheap on gear at all. It will save your hide. Cycle Gear, Road Rider, www.newenough.com, Motostrano, etc are all good places to look.

 

2006 ZX-6R. I recommend going into a store and trying on different brands before buying online (which is where you will find the cheapest prices). Some people fit gear that others don't. Cycle Gear and Motostrano are great places in the Bay Area to try on different gear. www.newenough.com usually has great prices and reviews for the gear as well. It is very important to make sure that you are comfortable in your gear, otherwise you will be thinking about how uncomfortable you are rather than paying attention to the road.

 

 

I ride too. Although no more crotch rockets for me.

 

Arvin, I thought this was the only thing you rode.

 

Hey, I sold that thing already on craigslist.

 

 

Harley 2003 V_ROD - 100th edition

 

nice lookin' bike. i love the new line of gsxr's. i was planing on gettin one but i love my 04' 750 too much.

how do you like it so far? first bike? new rider? easy to handle? give me feedback on it and i might go get the new 2006 gsx-r.

thanks.

 

Thanks for all the input guys! I plan on getting an 04-05 gixxer 600. I've been reading alot of forums telling newbies to get a 250 to start...but we all know what happens to guys that rides 250s around the bay area! So if anyone here knows somebody selling their gixxer for a good deal shoot them this way!

As for the gear I went to the Road Rider parking lot sale over the weekend and picked up a Suomy spec 1r helmet already. Now all I need is some gear. Anyone familiar with Santa Clara Cycles? Is that a good place to go?

Any recommendations for a good leather jacket and pants? i already have the gloves picked out, just need to find a good suit!

BTW you guys got sweet bikes...

 

a good suit for a good price would be alpinestars but if you got the money, dainese has very nice suits but the price goes up. motogp suits are also really nice as well but this is all depending on how much your willing to spend.

 

I used to have a 600RR but soon the is an addition to the fam. coming so now I have a harley 1200C. But I still have alot of my old gear. Depends on your size and wieght but I do have A-stars Jacket, track pants, boots and gloves. I have an Arai hemet also ,but I think I'm gonna keep that.

Taking the MSF couse was the best choice you could do to start out. You'll learn basics on which to build skills. Then you go out and drag your knee on Mines Rd. I might get another crotch rocket in a couple cause the new designs are looking great!

 

getting an R6 in a couple weeks... Have fun, but be safe. Let the brain in your head do the thinking when you're riding. Get some nice gear. Don't be another squid.

 

I've been riding since '87. My first bike was an '88 Ninja 600R. I then went to a '91 Ninja ZX-7. After that, I bought an '04 Kawasaki Meanstreak 1600 Cruiser, which I still have. I've been wanting a sportbike that's light and flickable through the twisties. As you said, the lines of the new Gixxer is just gorgeous!! As soon as I sat on it, I knew it had to be mine. After riding it, I am not disappointed. It's smooth and has PLENTY of power. Going through the twisties (to Alice's) was so much easier than my ZX-7, and I actually have more confidence with the Gixxer 600 so I find myself riding it harder. There is no comparison. I simply love it. That being said, I can't beat $99 for my monthly payments and $31 for full coverage insurance. I purchased mine from Concord Motorsports. If you want to inquire about the Gixxer, talk to Jake at 925-687-7742. Very nice guy and down to earth.