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Originally Posted by RyanEJ8

[IMG]I don't want to start a fight, I really want to learn something.

Then listen to what the experienced riders are saying. You're obviously not doing that.

It just seems to me like you assume everyones situation is the same though.

Because it is. You're yet another aspiring rider that can drive a car and you think that means you can hop on a fast bike. We've seen it a thousand times every season and it's always the same. You aren't the exception.

A bike is not a car. Everything is completely different. The fact that you're implying that good drivers make good riders just shows how ignorant you are on the subject. Educate yourself.

I don't want to be a professional race bike rider, I want to be a recreational rider that can safely ride a bike.

Not going to happen with your attitude, as you'll be more of a risk to yourself and others on any supersport bike. A 600cc supersport is for EXPERIENCED riders, and a novice with the keys is not even remotely "safe."

Personally, I don't typically like to ride with new riders on supersport bikes because I've seen way too many stupid mistakes for me to put myself in that position again.

If you want to be a safe rider, do it the right way and put your ego aside, sheath your e-penis, and listen to people that have been doing this for years.

Get a used 500, put several thousand miles on it in varying conditions, and make gradual steps until you find the bike you want.

I don't have to be the best or the fastest, but I also don't see why that would require me to ride a bike that only has enough power to run a 14 flat.

You're more concerned about speed than being safe. This is evident in your posts. You're attracted to motorcycles because of what they will do for your image, not for your personal satisfaction. You will probably wreck, but I hope for your sake that it's not at high speed and you're at least smart enough to wear a helmet, if not full gear.

Good luck with whatever you do, as I think you will probably need it.