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No, I won't be pushing the design limits of the tires, although some cr*p on the road might if I freak out. heh I think the new ones have a pointy-er profile at least. By the time they need to be replaced again, I'll probably want a different bike again.

In fact, these ties were made around the same time as the ones I bought last year for a different bike. Kinda sucks.

Just got my new tires. Date codes show that the rear is 3 years old in early April (1414) and the front will be 3 in early October (4014). Is that typical? I was hoping for a year or two old at most.

https://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/6063247997.html

eh??

What do LBTS GLWS even mean?

I've seen new left-over models for $4000-5000. You could even finance those, I would assume. But for a first bike, probably $2200-$3500 would work. Don't forget to invest in protective gear and for an older bike you'll probably want to plan on getting new tires. I just ordered tires for about $227 with a $40 rebate. (Rebate ends soon for that brand.) I saw a Ninja 500 for $2300 that I was interested in before I got the Ninja 650 for $3800.

At 6'1" you probably had a good view of them over everyone heads? hehe

Wow, doesn't take much to get to 3500 RPM? I tend to cruise around on the Ninja 650 at 4000 RPM.

I saw a 2006 Hornet 599 for $3000 on CR. Only has a rusted ding on the tank. Maybe too much power? If I'm not mistaken, inline-4's need to rev up a bit before pumping out their power? A new rider could get into trouble with instant torque from a stop? https://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/6090139835.html

http://www.powersports360.com/Motorcycles-Kawasaki-Versys-ABS-2014-Huron-OH-e5429e51-5445-4f5c-ba25-a68d002d2fa4

If it were me, I probably would have gotten in trouble starting on a 650, but I'm only about 150-155 pounds. Just due to its ability to accelerate compared to the 300. The 650 does seem manageable enough though. The 2012 650 seems smoother than the 300 when cracking the throttle open a little or rolling around slow. A bit heavier, of course, but not bad at all. (I don't like how far the shifter is from the peg. My only issue. And I have a size 11.5 boot, I think.)

1/2 ^_^

I want to hear more about the boots topic. I probably need better everything. BTW, a critical thing about armour is that it needs to stay were it should be, so fit is important. My mesh jacket, the elbow pads aren't really held in the ideal place unless I wear a thicker shirt underneath. I slid out once and the forearm and shoulder areas were scuffed, so I'm glad I had some protection there.

What is your weight, by the way? Could make a difference. There is also the CBR500 and CB500, going by bikes I've seen on Craigslist recently. (I'm still adjusting to moving from the Ninja 300 to the Ninja 650. Legs still feel a little folded and I'm only 5'8" at best. Perfect for Japanese who are used to sitting seiza. heh)

Some things about the 300 for me...I think it was excellent for learning on and for shorter rides with more turns than long highways. It compels you to learn about the power band and gearing. Very light and turns quick. It does leave you wanted more torque after some time. Oh, in my case, the ABS brakes added to my confidence on wet roads. It activated the rear ABS a few times.

Check out this site for getting an idea of how you might fit on different bikes. http://cycle-ergo.com/ There's usually a big difference between a 600 and a 650, I think. The 600 is usually a super-sport while a 650 is more of a sport-touring bike. For a taller person, what about something like a Versys or V-strom? Yeah, I think the 300 would be too small for your height. If you were closer, I'd let you try mine. A Ninja 500 might be good as a starter. It's harder to learn if you're worried about scratching a pretty new(er) bike. Plan to learn on it, then re-sell. By then you'll have a better idea of what to invest in.

Nice upgrade! That's one of the bikes I wanted, coming from a Ninja 300.

How about filling with something that generates heat? Perfect for a cold day.

Not mine, but my rear brake felt like that at first. I think the pedal was a little low for me at the time.

I pasted the photo and it disappeared. Then I uploaded the photo, but the post disappeared. heh Now it's back, like it's on a sci-fi show.

The brake pads look perfect!

Ordered tires. Only possible negative, they're coming from Las Vegas. Probably not the ideal storage location.

Injuries from headphone wires? https://wnews.world/facts-events/omg-his-parents-found-him-half-decapitated-on-the-farm-when-they-see-SP2XfH-3

Blinker fluid. Nice. haha