i'm not a member of the "start small or you're stupid" clan. i think its up to the rider. although starting on a b***** or big bike does present additional challenges i don't think its the prevailing cause or most accidents. 35 is 35 regardless of what you ride. not using your brakes correctly or at all is the same on any bike. target fixation happens regardless or what you ride or drive.
what i was addressing is Rsxxy specific concerns about this specific rider. it wasn't a blanket statement about new riders and big bikes it was just about this new rider on this big bike.