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TheReaper · 09-12-2008

When I was young my dad couldn't afford a bike. Navy man with a stay-at-home wife and a son equals no money. Anyway, my dad ended up dying from renal cell cancer when I was 12. I promised myself that I would get a bike for myself and for him. While I'm not a father and have no plans for it even if I was I would ride. You only get one chance. You might as well enjoy it. That being said, a $450 helmet is excessively expensive unless you really want it. My HJC was $120 and it's snell and dot approved. As for the bike I know everybody says start small but if you're smart and don't ride like a coked up teenager you'll be fine. I started on a ZX6R last summer. Just over a year, 5000 miles, and no accidents. Ride safe, enjoy life, and please take your kids when they're older. You'll find that it's a great bonding experience.

09-12-2008	#53 (permalink)
TheReaper Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 97	When I was young my dad couldn't afford a bike. Navy man with a stay-at-home wife and a son equals no money. Anyway, my dad ended up dying from renal cell cancer when I was 12. I promised myself that I would get a bike for myself and for him. While I'm not a father and have no plans for it even if I was I would ride. You only get one chance. You might as well enjoy it. That being said, a $450 helmet is excessively expensive unless you really want it. My HJC was $120 and it's snell and dot approved. As for the bike I know everybody says start small but if you're smart and don't ride like a coked up teenager you'll be fine. I started on a ZX6R last summer. Just over a year, 5000 miles, and no accidents. Ride safe, enjoy life, and please take your kids when they're older. You'll find that it's a great bonding experience. __________________ '07 Black ZX6R Still stock...