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So couple weeks ago i bought a katana. Got it cleaned up and working on painting some of it right now. took a MSF class a few days ago and it was the first time i ever rode. did great and passed. Got my license yesterday and took my bike out for the first time today! stayed in a parking lot but i loved every minute of it. I did kinda scare me though haha
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Nothing to be scared of. Respect the bike, don't fear it. You've got the basics thanks to the class and now all you've got to do is take those skills and attitude and adapt them to the Kat. -
,i know i will feel better on it the more i ride, but i was just impressed with how much power the bike has.Comment
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Compared to the baby bikes they have for you at the MSF class it's got a lot of power. Compared to most new bikes and especially a super sport, it's a dog. A comfortable dog but still a dog. Keep that in mind when you get invited to throw a leg over your friend's new CBR/GSXR/whatever-R. What you're feeling now is what you can expect to feel then.
Not hacking on the Kat at all; just remember this feeling and be ready for it after you've started to think of yourself as a decent rider and go to try something else.Comment
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+1Originally posted by Wild-Bill View Post
This is my fourth? riding season on my 636, and it still has WAAAY too much power for me to use properly, even in a straight line...90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieOriginally posted by soulless kaos
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Ya i have heard that about the kats a lot. but its more than enough for me for a while, so i am happy with what i have(:haComment
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It's a learning curve, and you never stop learning when it comes to your ride and abilities. I'm sure you'll find out soon enough. The Kat is a relatively heavy bike (as I'm sure you already know). The best thing to practise on it is a low speed U-turn (either right or left) with clutch lever and throttle control.sigpicLife throws you curves......enjoy the ones you get when riding.
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When you think you have learned it all, thats when you wreckOriginally posted by Slofuze View Post
90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieOriginally posted by soulless kaosComment
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Originally posted by scottynoface View PostWhen you think you have learned it all, thats when you wreck
^^Truth!!Comment
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The longest I've owned any one bike is 8 years. That was an '84 VF700F Interceptor. After 8 years I was still learning new things about that bike.Comment
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I remember that feeling. My first ride was across the school parking lot at about 20mph. I looked down at the ground and it felt like I was going way too fast.Originally posted by AustinF19 View Post
Congratulations on getting your license!Comment
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good adviceOriginally posted by Wild-Bill View Postnever sleep with anyone crazier than yourself sigpic2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016Comment
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Haha I know that feeling, when I bought my cbr after taking the msf course and took a test ride through the parking lot I ended up asking if the speedo was broken cause it felt so much faster than 20 lol.Originally posted by Spyderturbo007 View PostI remember that feeling. My first ride was across the school parking lot at about 20mph. I looked down at the ground and it felt like I was going way too fast.
Congratulations on getting your license!
To the OP, gratz on license and enjoy the bike!Comment
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