[grilldcheese]

Hey all,

I just bought a bike on friday, and I can't wait for it to warm up so I can go ride! I've been out everyday since, but it hasn't been very nice. 36-44 degrees, lol. But man was it worth it.

About myself: I'm 21, from the Milwaukee area in WI. I'm currently a CCNA student with less than a year left. I'm an Eagle Scout, and I try to remain active with my troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Camping rules, I can't get enough of it.

The bike: Found it on Ebay, 20 miles from my house. I checked it out in person, and bought it. It's a 2001 ZX6-R, Yellow. Perfect shape. No complaints here I'll have to get some pics up as soon as we get a nice day here.

What I'm here for: Advice from people who have riding experience. Some tips on maintainence/cleaning/etc. And any other questions I come up with...


Kevin

 

[Uncle Bob]

Take it easy , that's a lot of bike for a beginner.

You don't mention training or experience could you tell us more about that.

BTW welcome to the site.

 

[Hoomgar]

Congrats on the lucky find Kevin. Please do take the MSF course if you are not a very experienced rider yet. Those bikes are crazy fast and it is sooooooooooooooooooooo easy to miscalculate how fast you actually just launched yourself into traffic until you get a butt-load of experience with it.

Very very nice bike man Keep it safe and have fun!

 

[NinjaGirl]

I agree with Uncle Bob....take the MSF course!! :wink:
Bike sounds awesome...just remember your the one in control...not the bike!!
You want warmer weather.....come to AZ....its 89 today.... 8)
Welcome to the forum......search around to find your answers about maintence/riding skills etc......
Have fun!!

 

[grilldcheese]

Don't worry about the MSF course, I just forgot to mention it It starts may 1st and only costs $60 through my tech school. I expect to learn a lot from it. Although I consider myself a good driver, I feel confident riding, but I know there are a lot of things I don't know yet, or things I don't do correctly. Besides learning a lot, it'll be nice to get my liscence through completing the course, since our local DMV's are backed up till late summer already with cycle road tests! :shock:

I'm not venturing out very far yet. I've been staying rather close to home (within 3 miles). I'm allowing for a "break-in period" of my own riding experience.

I've had more than one person say that it's a lot of bike for a beginner, but it is the rider that is in control. Not the bike. I have good self control and have been keeping it cool.

It was about 47 today! Warm enough for me. Although it was 30 when I rode to work this morning :lol: