[BradPeart]

Hey everybody. I just bought my first bike. It's a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 500R.
I took the MSF course back in January and I wanted a bike ever since.
This seems to be a very informative board.

Is there anything special I should know about this bike?

 

[comeback_kid96]

That's awesome!! I hope to be getting mine soon, although it will probably be a 2000 or 2001 with a few miles on it. Have a great time with it!

Also : What do you have for gear, if you don't mine me asking. I am trying to decide on what kind of gear I want to get mine with.

 

[Freakinout]

Gear is what you need for that bike, also if it has stock tires I suggest looking into replacing those with some that actually stick to the ground. 500R is a reliable, and fast bike. Search around for different mods and other random tidbits as you come upon the questions.

 

[bikeaholic]

re

welcome and congrats on the scoot :wink:

ride safe

 

[BradPeart]

As far as gear goes, I bought the following:

Helmet- KBC VR-1

Jacket- First-gear mesh jacket with wind-breaker insert

Gloves- frank thomas. they're nice with airvents and solid knuckles

Thanks for the welcomes.

 

[Hoomgar]

Congrats on the new bike Brad. It's a sweet ride. Your in for a lot of fun. Good move taking the MSF.

 

[jonesie619]

Welcome and congrats on the bike! Enjoy!!!