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Originally Posted by orange636
WOW, I am way in the minority here. Let me start by saying I bought my '04 636 this past spring as my first two-wheeled, engine-powered vehicle ever. ... Yes, I told myself before I got the bike that I would be responsible and, no, I didn't quite do that and, yes, there were a few near-death experiences this summer. But in the end it's all about the experience.
It's easy for me to look back now and say, "Hell yes, I survived my first season, anybody can do it." But I did my fair share of stupid **** and learned very quickly from it without any negative outcomes (thank God). With enough discipline, I think a noob could start on a 14. But it all goes back to how responsible and mature the rider is, not how big the bike is.
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How can you assume someone else has the responsibility to start on a SS, much less a 14? It is a tricky proposition at best.
It sounds like by the grace of God you remain on this earth. Some people die as a result of what you refer to as stupid "stuff". By your own admission you were reckless and did not respect the bike you were on. Granted you might have been dangerous on most anything with two wheels, but a 636 certainly does exacerbate things for sure. I don't understand why that is such a hard concept for some to accept. I honestly think it is a pride/ego issue... that is only my opinion though.
Not trying to pick on you or anything, but your post affirms yet again my stance on what I suggest to new riders; on the net and in real life.