first lesson on big bike

[retrobiker]

had my cbt last month and bought what I think will be a keeper for a 125 a Suzuki vanvan

first lesson is next week on a xj600 Yamaha....... so what to expect

yeah I know the instructor will guide me but want some other input

[recman]

First big bike I got on was an XJ600 and my first thought when I met my first bend was 'this thing ain't turning like my 125'.
The 600 will feel like its resisting the turn so you'll need to use your body a lot more than if you were on your van van.
Also, depending on your stature, you may experience some cramps in some awkward places due to the different riding position but these things will pale into insignificance when you feel the powah!!

[arry]

You'll find the pegs a bit further back I reckon; you'll find a fair bit more weight and you'll expect it to be less stable but actually it's going to be far more stable which really helps with confidence.


Don't sweat it, it'll be fine.

[esullivan]

After several months on a 125, I started an abbreviated DAS course so that I could take my test on bike big enough to get my A license. When I got on the school's Suzuki Gladius for the first time, it felt really, really heavy and huge. Like riding an elephant. I was afraid to give it too much throttle, so gave it way too little and wobbled around the parking lot for a while. After a few minutes, though, you get used to it. I had no problems for the rest of the day. The bigger bike is actually easier to ride than the 125, even though that's counter-intuitive.

A warning: At the end of the first day, I got on my CBF125 to go home and nearly died at the first roundabout... I got used to the acceleration of the Gladius and misjudged the gap in front of a lorry. Be a bit cautious when going back to the Van Van.
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Previous: '12 NC700S, '11 CBF 125, '04 SH 125.

[pinkyfloyd]

If its the new naked model dont listen to the above. Turns very easily even at low speeds.

Older model is a bit of a lump but the power will be a welcome change.
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[recman]

[retrobiker]

looking forward to it and a bit apprehensive

Not sure how old but looks fairly new no more than 5 year old, has big bars on the front , like engine guards

[arry]

[pinkyfloyd]

[retrobiker]

head lamp is almost a v shape


got a lot to learn about the bigger bikes

[arry]

[Andy_Pagin]

[ninja_butler]