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[simple]

I must admit that i often wondeer if I would have become a better rider than I am now if I had progressed up through the ranks rather than jumping straight on a 600 after my DAS  ( zx6rG1 )
I kind of get the feeling that I have " missed out " on some of the formative years of motorcycling but I did pass my test quite late compared to most ( 30 yrs old ) and felt I was reasonably sensible ( Ahem ) enough to take on a 600 straight away .
Still can't ride for shit though so maybe I did it the wrong way round

[dazman]

I say let the lad get what he wants its his money.  Just because he want's an RR doesnt mean he's gonna be an idiot on it without any respect for his own or others safety.   Also i reckon if he does make a mistake on a set of twisties it wont matter what he's on be it a cbr 600rr or a 400 the outcome would be the same.         

I agree, you can't really steer someone off their chosen bike if thats what they've got their heart set on it. He'll learn the hard way if it's an ego thing.

LOL even if it kills him 

[EXJ10R]

Not intended to sound callous, but been there and done it myself and crashed hell of alot in the process  I DID learn the hard way lol.I had the same comments and advice thrown at me, but I still didn't listen and threw numerous bikes down the road, always thought I knew better as I could get my knee down or whatever. What a twat! Wasn't until Irealised if I slowed down and thought about my riding and used my head rather than my ego I'd be safer and quicker. I don't ride on the road anymore as it's too dangerous for going fast etc, I now live on the track having learnt loads about how fast and awesome these bikes really are, and getting the best from my riding and learning more everytime.    Having worked in a dealership we often had guys come in and put a deposit down on a new R1/R6  not long after passing their test, we couldn't turn them away or rufuse to serve them, all we could do was offer sound advice on staying safe and being sensible. Rather than a race can/power commander etc, the best mod you can get for any bike and any experience level is advanced instruction wether it be road or track. 

[Wheeltrax]

      
Never a truer word spoken my man!
Training, training, training! The best, safest, most effective and cheapest way to make your bike faster

[Wh|t3R@bb|t]

I did my first 6 months of riding on a SV650 which I bloody loved....scorpion end can (no baffle) and the vtwin purrr.....but all of 69bhp!

I then moved to a K4 Gixxer 600 after about 8 months.

The SV was a novices dream....forgiving, comfortable and ridden right keeps up with most jap 600's on the twisties.....really inspires confidence.

But hey...as everyone has said....we all do what we think is right for us.  As long as the guy stays safe...the throttle works both ways....and enjoys his biking career thats all that counts.

[wedgiewolves]

ZXR400 first bike loved it too fooking death !