funny noobs

[lonesoldier84]

background:

my friend is buying his first bike soon after a month or two on a cbr125.

he wants a gsxr750.

he wants to buy brand new because he wants the best machine possible.

I explained to him that the only benefits he will see will be some of the new electronic modes and traction control but thats about it. i advised him to buy a bike with under 2,000km for $4,000 less.

His response (followed by other similar logic...)



made me LOL thought I'd share. he went on to explain how he saw in reviews that he would get a better suspension and chassis for improved feedback....

I'm terrible for posting this because honestly I did the EXACT same thing when I was getting my first bike so this is EXACTLY like the pot calling the kettle black but it makes me smile.

A racing suspension on a 2009-2010 gsxr750 and all the other bits going with it....not good enough. lol

 

[joe1971]

Did you explain to him that at his experience level that he would not even know what the feed back is telling him? Oh the stars in the eyes:BLAA:

 

[Erci]

Very hard to convince nOObs to save their money.

I remember I initially wanted new as well, but before I jumped in, I did enough reading to realize it made a whole more sense to save some cash on my first bike.
I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to benefit from latest and greatest GIXXER offering vs 2 year old models, but as I said.. hard to convince nOObs.

 

[cap'n]

Holy crap.

 

[FB400]

I want the Ninja 1000 after only 1.5 years on an FZ6. That bike is only available new... does that make me a noob too? JK :Flash:

 

[greg]

i've had mine less than a year and i've been eying up the RSV4

tbf, stuff like ABS and traction control interests me from a safety perspective

just wait for the above guy to drop his new pride and joy, and then you can say "I told you so" from a safe distance.

I think the value of my FZ6 has actually gone up since I bought it.

 

[tcmalker]

I wished I listen to my friend and didn't buy the ninja 500. I sold that 2 months later for the FZ6. Now wishing I bought a liter bike. LOL.

 

[joe1971]

I'm still thinking I should have went with turbo'd nitro injected ZX14 :thumbup:

 

[lonesoldier84]

I wished I listen to my friend and didn't buy the ninja 500. I sold that 2 months later for the FZ6. Now wishing I bought a liter bike. LOL.

*watches as tcmalker crashes......again*



A bit of caution goes a long way, my friend. Development as a rider is a linear process. Have fun on whatever machine you're on. They all possess the power to please you immensely if you let them.

I for one am more about trying to become the best rider I can as quickly as I can rather than just trying to ride the best bike as quickly as I can.

But different four strokes for different folks. I wish you luck in your sale of the FZ as you continue to search for greener pastures. There is a tremendous variety of bikes out there. I trust you will find the right machine for your personality eventually.

 

[DefyInertia]

I wished I listen to my friend and didn't buy the ninja 500. I sold that 2 months later for the FZ6. Now wishing I bought a liter bike. LOL.

Why not a Busa or ZX14...or turbo busa? Seriously.

 

[kyle]

I hope he enjoys riding the bank's motorcycle. Unfortunately wisdom is one of those things that has to be obtained through experience. I certainly traded and financed my share of new vehicles before realizing the joys of living within my means.

 

[4drfocus]

I wanted a Ninja 250r for a first bike, but they were on back order so I bought the FZ6, I know.... I'm stupid right? who buys a 250 as a first bike:spank: heck I still want a Ninja 250, i've got a turbo that'll fit it.

 

[ericausand]

Turbo Ninja 250 sounds like a blast!

I went from a cruiser (starter bike) to the FZ6 and after almost a year I'm still very happy with my 2005. It does have a scorpion exhaust that makes it feel faster, which is immensely pleasing. Matching revs is like playing a musical instrument

 

[CCHOUSEKY]

I wished I listen to my friend and didn't buy the ninja 500. I sold that 2 months later for the FZ6. Now wishing I bought a liter bike. LOL.

Must...resist...the...urge...to...comment...ARRGGGHHH!!!!

 

[joe1971]

Why not a Busa or ZX14...or turbo busa? Seriously.

but only if it's got an extended swing arm and lowered, as for proper attire for such a bike? That can only be cargo shorts, wife beater, flipflops, ballcap turned backwards, and really cool sunglasses:rockon:

Like this


cause ya know....

 

[phranK2k11]

I wouldn't have thought that's even possible! Kinda makes me wanna "test fit" a 3/4 next time im at the cycle shop