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Old 07-11-16, 16:31
rOcKoN rOcKoN is offline
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xt660x as a starter bike

Hello guys, first post here!

Looking into buying the xt660x as my first real bike. I had scooters before that so no real experience on bikes.
Looking to start slow and not rush things and also looking at taking lessons to get my license too!
Do you guys think i can handle the bike? I am on the market for one as we speak and if a good one with the right price comes up i may grab it before getting my license.
Am not going to drive it in traffic whatsoever before getting my license just on private roads.
I know that being an one big cylinder bike can make it quite unhappy on low speeds but what do you guys think?
Any input is appreciated!
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Old 07-11-16, 17:01
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tbh i think that as long as you have respect for the bike and live within your own capabilities youll be fine with it. Bit different to a scotter but they both got two wheels ...road sense ,traffic awareness etc will be known ..do it
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Old 07-11-16, 17:10
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tbh i think that as long as you have respect for the bike and live within your own capabilities youll be fine with it. Bit different to a scotter but they both got two wheels ...road sense ,traffic awareness etc will be known ..do it
Am not a total stranger on how a bike works mechanically as i am a car mechanic.
Not very experienced tho just finished my studies. (I am 24)

I know how to handle a clutch, brakes but thats all in theory :P

any tips?? i will be driving a cpi 250 for the weekend just to get started and will be taking proper driving lessons in about two weeks but the right xt660x might just came up..
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Old 07-11-16, 18:44
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if its your first bike your not going to have anythig to compare it with so just relax and enjoy the expierience, Take your time and wear the right clothes/gloves.
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Old 07-11-16, 19:17
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Big single wouldn't be my choice of first bike that's for sure,they are only forgiving when you have some idea of what you are doing.
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Old 08-11-16, 09:47
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if its your first bike your not going to have anythig to compare it with so just relax and enjoy the expierience, Take your time and wear the right clothes/gloves.
thank you very much!
will do

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Big single wouldn't be my choice of first bike that's for sure,they are only forgiving when you have some idea of what you are doing.
by saying they are not forgiving what do you mean in actual driving?
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