I'm officially a squid..., Got a GSXR - who else has a bike? Options

[sinner96ST]

2003 GSX-R600 Alstare edition.



Bad picture of me, but hey, it was taken from a cellphone.

I still have the celica, but I plan on selling it.. I'm still a new rider, still have those jitters. Everyone told me to not start on a super sport bike, but I couldn't resist. Right now I'm taking it easy on her, but being on this thing, seeing as how it has almost the same amount of HP as a GT Celica, it's a *completely* different experience than anything i've ever driven.

My auto ST is jealous, but she'll get over it. Just thought I'd share, I was gonna turbo my car or put some money in to it, but I kinda like the good ol' reliability of Toyota so i'll probably never mod it.

Anyone else here ride a bike? Post some pics!

[sinner96ST]

quite honestly, i should've gotten a 250 or a 500 to start off on. i probably would've learned how to ride a motorcycle instead of learning how to ride a screaming 15k redline motor.

but, it's great. i love the open road, my hands get a little sore after riding for a few hours, but otherwise it's a complete blast. i would never recommend a newb starting out on a race bike like i did, but if you enjoy speed and feeling nimble & free, go get yourself a bike, you won't regret it.

a sportbike is infinitely more aware of your inputs than a car is. you can be extremely lazy in a car, but on a bike, laziness will cost you big time. it makes me more aware of my surroundings and every little thing my body does when i'm on it. it's quite amazing and intimidating at the same time.