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Originally Posted by quastdog (Post 138204)

I'm guessing Newbie didn't read this - from the homepage

"Are you a Motorcycle Traveller? Does the smell of spices wafting through the air make you think of Zanzibar, a cacophony of honking horns is Cairo, or a swirl of brilliantly patterned clothing Guatemala? Then this is the site for you!"

I'm guessing he did a search of motorcycles, came up with this website, and posted his note without even checking into what this website was all about.

He's clueless, about bikes, motorcycle travel, and this website. When I read his post, before anyone responded, I figured he posted for kicks it was so lame.

I couldn't believe anyone actually responded to his question, which is why I jumped in.

And it just won't die, will it?

That's a lot of guessing and judgement made about someone you don't know. The first post says that he is new into bikes and keen to learn. What is your point Quastdog and why should it die?

For your information, I also wondered about the original post when I first read it and I waited a bit before trying to answer, but my thoughts were along the lines of how to answer such a wide open question (where to start basically) - nevertheless, it was worth trying!!!

Dave

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Originally Posted by Walkabout (Post 138227)

That's a lot of guessing and judgement made about someone you don't know. The first post says that he is new into bikes and keen to learn. What is your point Quastdog and why should it die?

His first posting was what's the biggest sportbike a new rider should purchase? Seems like he's made up his mind on what sort of rider he is (the comment about the comfort of a sport bike - that doesn't make you go "hunh?"). As to learning, yes, he wants to learn how to ride a sport bike. And about not knowing anything about him, you're right - his profile was totally blank. But I'll wager he's an American - image is everything, or so the Madison Ave. marketing-advertising execs tell us. Its so easy for us to buy into what they sell us.

Every week there's postings here from people that just signed up - the worst being the one's posting list of cell phones, sunglasses and such - others are posting a "hey, check out this new website I found" message to steer traffic to some website they have an interest in, some not even related to the purpose of this site, some only modestly related, but the true purpose is the same. So lots of postings that are a waste of time for most of us.

It should die because I made a mistake with my original posting and Newbie311 has departed and this is now turned into a flame war against me. So I'm going to move on now, you can keep posting to this thread all you want.

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Originally Posted by Walkabout (Post 138227)

For your information, I also wondered about the original post when I first read it and I waited a bit before trying to answer, but my thoughts were along the lines of how to answer such a wide open question (where to start basically) - nevertheless, it was worth trying!!!

His next posting would probably be asking about recommendations on leathers and skid protectors. He's better off resuming his search for help on sport bikes from sportbike related websites. Maybe in a few years after he's ridden some, he'll be back here looking for information relevant to the purpose and mission of this website. I promise not to trash him then.

Bye.

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Originally Posted by Newbie311 (Post 137683)

Hello, im just now getting into motorcycles and am trying to learn as much as possible, im about 6'5 and 300 lbs. I like the sportbikes because the seating position is more comfortable on my back. Which bike would be good size wise to get, Im currently learning on my cousins bike around the neighborhood before I start the class, its a suziki gs, however a little small. Any recomendations.

Newbie.. mate i'm a sportsbike rider that is thinking about getting into ADV bikes as i'm in the early planning stages of extended bike trravel so i think i can answer to some extent. I also have a mate that is 6'5" that i did quite a bit of bike shopping with.
As you have said your "just getting into bikes" then i'll presume you don't have a lot of riding experience. Personally i think there are a lot of bikes that would suit your cause that are powered by sportsbike engines but are a bit more suitable to your size. So i will just put some suggestions down and advise you to go and sit on them and ride them and keep researching, hyou also haven't mentioned a price range which makes things a little difficult.

Triumph ST Sprint
Triumph Speed Triple
Aprilia RSV (big bike so very suitable and nice power delivery)
Honda VFR
Suzuki SV650** + SV1000
Yamaha FZ600 + FZ1000
Kawasaki Z750* + Z1000

There are plenty of bikes around so get out there talk to people in dealerships and sit on bikes is my suggestion...
Have fun!
Chris

"CAPTAIN CYCLE" - That was Funny lol

try the vtr 1000f firestorm.they are a lot of bike for the money.not too intimidating to ride ,although they are good for 150 allegedly lol.compact,comfy,great build (honda).one minus is tank range 100 to reserve then another 20.not too bad though.slight vee vibes as usual but not bad.just sold mine and regret it.:(

You've brought it all back Ade!!

I also much regret selling a Firestrom a few years ago; agree V twins are well worth considering incl the 'storm. Fortunately, they are still being sold, so some day..............

Mine was just like yours; about 100 mile range and then looking for fuel, but what a ride!!

Dave

My son 6 foot tall started off with a Yamaha Thundercat they are not trendy but a great bike and they have 2 seats so his girlfriend goes with him on it

He Went from an XL125 to a Yamaha Thundercat and now has a DRZ400 as well which works great for him he has been to France for a week on the cat and done lots of off road on the DRZ
My advice for what its worth (not much I hear you say ) is ignore horsepower figures they are all a bit pie in the sky get a bike that you feel comfortable on and get out there and ride almost any modern bike of over 600cc will scare the poo out of you to start with