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Finally afters years of wanting one, I made the decision to begin the search for a motorcycle. I have never owned one, or ridden one beyond a 20 ft ride that resulted in a stall 8 years ago. I was able to sell my Jeep with a broken engine and used some of the cash to pick up a used '95 Kawasaki ZX-6R.
Picks will come once I take them.
Before I do that let me share my first ride experience. I have been reading about what to expect and what to do. I have also been able to speak with a coworker who builds his own bikes and he helped me decide on the bike and what to look for.
Due to my lack of experience (none!) I had the seller deliver the bike to my house. I went on a road trip to buy a helmet and finally mustered up the courage to take it out. It was really awkward in the beginning but I was able to stay on top and cruise around the neighborhood ****ing, breaking, cruising and maybe a tad bit of speeding. That cannot be confirmed because the speedometer doesn't work.
While cruising around I decided to hit up a real road. I lived, but at a stop light (over 1/4 mile from home) it died. I began pushing it home because I didn't know what the problem was. All I know is it was 108 out and the oil light was on. I got it fired up once more but it died again. Jeans, helmet, and heat do not mix well. I made it home and cooled off in the pool.
I spent the evening and this morning cruising around some bike forums. I got some good information, bought a few chemicals to use and went home to try it all out. I went to add seafoam into the gas tank and..... it was empty! Oops. I went to fill up my gas jug and added it to the tank. I got my first lesson, no gas light! my second lesson is check the easy stuff first!
I was able to cruise around the neighborhood this afternoon and made it home with it running for the first time. Yay!
Moral of the story is, I have a lot to learn.
Picks will come once I take them.
Before I do that let me share my first ride experience. I have been reading about what to expect and what to do. I have also been able to speak with a coworker who builds his own bikes and he helped me decide on the bike and what to look for.
Due to my lack of experience (none!) I had the seller deliver the bike to my house. I went on a road trip to buy a helmet and finally mustered up the courage to take it out. It was really awkward in the beginning but I was able to stay on top and cruise around the neighborhood ****ing, breaking, cruising and maybe a tad bit of speeding. That cannot be confirmed because the speedometer doesn't work.
While cruising around I decided to hit up a real road. I lived, but at a stop light (over 1/4 mile from home) it died. I began pushing it home because I didn't know what the problem was. All I know is it was 108 out and the oil light was on. I got it fired up once more but it died again. Jeans, helmet, and heat do not mix well. I made it home and cooled off in the pool.
I spent the evening and this morning cruising around some bike forums. I got some good information, bought a few chemicals to use and went home to try it all out. I went to add seafoam into the gas tank and..... it was empty! Oops. I went to fill up my gas jug and added it to the tank. I got my first lesson, no gas light! my second lesson is check the easy stuff first!
I was able to cruise around the neighborhood this afternoon and made it home with it running for the first time. Yay!
Moral of the story is, I have a lot to learn.
