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Originally Posted by Jaysin
I have a green 06 ninja 500. When i was looking at pictures of bikes online i wanted a 600. When i met the beasts in person i immediatley knew better. And i do definitly notice a immediate relaxation in my arms when i squeeze a bit with my knees but am still trying to teach my body that its ok to ease off the deathgrip i have on the handlebars. Hmmm i dont like the word "deathgrip"...
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LOL well it is like a deathgrip...i notice myself doing it on occasion, and i immediately lighten up and grip harder with my knees. take the strain off and my forearms can pump blood freely again
first time i rode my 600 i only rode for about 10 minutes but my arms pumped up horribly, just like they did the first few times riding my MXer.
from that point on it was "squeeze with the knees, lighten up on the bars" and its been great ever since.
ill admit the 600s are intimidating at first...but im cool with it now. if i were a first timer like you then definitely a 250/500 would have been my choice. i had experience with dirt riding and i tried out a 250 and i knew the 600 was the one for me, and after about a week of riding i know my decision was the right one
its good you know your limits though...if youre not careful the 600 will bite you. the smaller bikes are much more forgiving if you give them bad inputs! theyre all great bikes though...it wouldnt matter what bike im on, its always just fun to ride
