Congrats...be careful out there.

How well do you know helmets , if your not familiar in proper fit have someone with you that does. Cant really think of a place better than cycle gear , I got most of my stuff from them , its great being sponcered.

Congrats. Remember, no wheelies... yet. :unibrow:

Yeah, make sure you get te right size helmet. Most people make the mistake of getting a size that feels really good on them at the store only to have it loosen up in a couple of weeks due to break-in and the fact that sweaty hair is more compact. At the store is should be snug, but not headache-inducing tight. Grab the chin bar and try to rotate the helmet on your head. It shouldn't move more than a degree or two. Also, if you plan on riding during the day, consider a tinted shield. Just don't get caught out at night with it. I've always had Shoei's just because they fit me well. Different brands fit differently. Don't assume that if a large Shoei fits that you take a large in every brand.

know whats cool about IL, at teh same time sooo bad, lol, only gear required to ride is sunglasses.

Yeah, I have been trying dif. brands... Want to get something that fits great! What about boots? ANyone have advice in that dept?

I've got Tecknic Violators. They're great for aggressive riding/track duty, but I wouldn't want to walk around in them for more than about an hour.

Sidi boots are great for the street , and my A stars , well they only get worn in the canyons and track.

perfect example of the perfect first bike :
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/b...cb013599e2.htm

Congrats on the new bike Chris! Great color choice! I would get some kind of rear fender eliminator kit personally. That or cut it yourself. They look so tacky IMO. But its your bike so its completely up to you. Is there any break in period on bikes?

Should be here in about an hour and they go over all the info with me then...

And believe me I already have plans for the bike. Haven't been able to stop research online. Found a few great forums with tons of advice. I am shocked at how expensive the exhaust systems are for these though. Slip-ons for like $1300, Full exhausts for like $2000... Damn!!!

Oh yeah...bikes aren't cheap by any means either! That's cool. No one into modifying likes anything stock. hahaha (unless its a classic of course).

Congrats on the bike Chris. I think your car feels neglected though.

a bike is a great way to keep the miles off the Z though! not to mention that he's still waiting on a hood. LOL

No kidding... I have been told that it will be here on Friday. Went out today! Better be...:074:

Some say there are , most dont bother with it and just ride. As long as its not being broken in on the racetrack your fine.

Well, it is here (the bike, not the hood) and it is F'ing great!!! That's all...

Congrats again!

Where's the pics!?!? :unibrow:

^Yeah that!

Seamless bike night tomorrow ????

What is that?

Haha. Bike Night at Seamless

A gathering of bikes at a strip club.

bikers and boobies....:D