So are you saying that you only have 800 miles riding experience? If so, then hell yes, you are an absolute newbie, and sure as hell shouldn't be A) doing wheelies, or B) buying a new 636 (IMHO).
I put 800 miles on mine in the first week, and have done 10k more in the 8 months since (this after spending a couple thousand miles on a 250), and I still feel like I have a hell of a long way to go in learning how to ride. What I need, personally, are some track days. Can't wait for spring.
My recommendation would be to buy something older and slower, and learn how to ride before you worry about having a brand new bike. Even a 600, just not a late-model supersport that's guaranteed to be putting out close to 100 horsepower. That's like taking driver's ed in a 750 horsepower Honda Accord.
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Dave Lee
Red '02
Open Throttle Sport Riders
