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<blockquote data-quote="FuzzyRider" data-source="post: 457401" data-attributes="member: 6157"><p>Kevin, first off welcome to the forum - glad to have another North Texan. I live and work in Plano.</p><p></p><p>Now, don't take this the wrong way but I think you should carefully consider getting another bike if you've never ridden before. The FJR is a big heavy powerful bike that can easily get someone with limited experience in trouble. I realize that someone on a forum isn't going to talk you out of getting the bike of your dreams, but I'm going to do my best to try. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> I'm sure that most of the folks on this forum would have reservations about someone with little to no experience on motorcycles getting an FJR - stop a minute and think about that. Something like a Suzuki SV650 ABS would be a much better starter bike - lighter, easier to handle out on the road, enough horsepower to accelerate quickly and cruise at any speed you'd like on the highway but not so much as to accelerate you into a curb or tree or car if you give it a little too much throttle in an emergency situation.</p><p></p><p>Sure, the FJR is the best bike out there but I really think you should consider other bikes - at least for a year or so until you get some miles under your belt.</p><p></p><p>Whatever you decide, if you need any help by all means let us know, we'll be glad to do what we can and if you do decide to get the FJR there'll be no more lectures from me - you're an adult and are free to make your own decisions! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FuzzyRider, post: 457401, member: 6157"] Kevin, first off welcome to the forum - glad to have another North Texan. I live and work in Plano. Now, don't take this the wrong way but I think you should carefully consider getting another bike if you've never ridden before. The FJR is a big heavy powerful bike that can easily get someone with limited experience in trouble. I realize that someone on a forum isn't going to talk you out of getting the bike of your dreams, but I'm going to do my best to try. ;) I'm sure that most of the folks on this forum would have reservations about someone with little to no experience on motorcycles getting an FJR - stop a minute and think about that. Something like a Suzuki SV650 ABS would be a much better starter bike - lighter, easier to handle out on the road, enough horsepower to accelerate quickly and cruise at any speed you'd like on the highway but not so much as to accelerate you into a curb or tree or car if you give it a little too much throttle in an emergency situation. Sure, the FJR is the best bike out there but I really think you should consider other bikes - at least for a year or so until you get some miles under your belt. Whatever you decide, if you need any help by all means let us know, we'll be glad to do what we can and if you do decide to get the FJR there'll be no more lectures from me - you're an adult and are free to make your own decisions! :D [/QUOTE]
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