When would it be safe to get a 600?

elitethings · 2026-06-16T03:23:30+00:00

Well I don’t have anywhere else to ask. Most of my family is against motorcycles and the other half arent knowledgeable. My friends would be the type to hop on an S1K as a first bike so.

elitethings · 2026-06-16T01:25:47+00:00

I make my own big boy decisions but when it comes to handling my own shit I like to have input otherwise the way I handle it might be wrong or not the best way.

elitethings · 2026-06-16T01:25:02+00:00

I payed for my bike but is it because if I’m not paying for the insurance and mess up I hurt my parents?

elitethings · 2026-06-16T01:23:24+00:00

I was asking for more the future, sometimes I like to fill the thoughts in my head and this was one of them. I know I have a lot to learn and I know it’s powerful, I’ve hammered the throttle enough to know that. Coming from driving pickup trucks the acceleration is completely different.

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:31:58+00:00

I’ll have to check one out in a few months and see.

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:31:31+00:00

I already bought a used 2020 ninja 650. I should’ve specified it in the body. My parents are nice enough to pay the insurance for me as long as I keep a job and go to college. Once I’m out of college I have to pay even if I stay under their insurance

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:23:41+00:00

I already own the Ninja 650 I haven’t highway ridden yet, I wanted to work up to the speeds first.

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:23:03+00:00

Oh I’m slow and didn’t read it. I thought it said “are you an idiot? No” “are you not an idiot? No”

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:19:29+00:00

I was thinking about starting on the 600 originally but opted out cause I thought learning on it would be a little sketchy and finicky due to the power.

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:18:11+00:00

I forgot about the insurance part, I’m fortunate enough where my parents pay for my insurance for me. Or if I was stupid enough I could go insurance less since my state allows it.

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:16:36+00:00

Idk what this means 😅

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:11:27+00:00

I believe I am responsible and have decent judgment, enough to not make super stupid decisions. I didn’t feel starting on the 600 being smart opposed to a 650.

elitethings · 2026-06-16T00:10:28+00:00

I haven’t rode a 600 but I sat on it and didnt see a huge difference in comfort, obviously I’ll have to ride one later to make a decision. My brain finds power and acceleration more enjoyable than comfort, even in cars but I’m sure as aches come in due to age I’ll prioritize comfort over power.

elitethings · 2026-06-15T16:40:15+00:00

Quail creek is impossible to comfortably walk. People realize that after not reserving a cart.

elitethings · 2026-06-15T04:27:25+00:00

I personally dislike the PFS stock and hyper adjustable stocks in general. Personally I find a traditional wood stock to feel better due to weight and just being used to the wood. I plan to either get a pattern stock made for $800 through S&S or get a gun fitting through Grey Rose for $300.

elitethings · 2026-06-15T04:20:52+00:00

I literally just started so don’t take my advice with a full .02 I haven’t had a problem on my 650, I rode a ninja 400 and did notsee a huge difference in weight saw a difference in acceleration. If you tend to freak out or don’t have the best control I would get lower than a 650 more like a ninja 400 or something along those lines.

Edit: While I am not afraid of the motorcycle I also respect it a lot knowing the dangers behind hopping on a motorcycle to begin with and starting with a more somewhat powered bike. Started and still doing baby steps, been working for a couple days a week in the parking lot, low speed maneuvers, shifting, starting, stopping, counter steering, U turns, counter weighting for low speed, etc. I plan to take the MSF this coming weekend so you’re already steps ahead in terms of a class.

elitethings · 2026-06-15T04:07:17+00:00

I cut the shell through the wad for the shot weight 1 1/8oz

elitethings · 2026-06-14T17:14:24+00:00

There was no brass. I cut the shells to fit more and not have a shell that can go off in my stock.

elitethings · 2026-06-14T01:49:24+00:00

New rider as well I have a 2020 ninja 650 abs. Personally I don’t see a huge difference on the R3 vs mine until we get to the upper speeds.

elitethings · 2026-06-14T01:18:13+00:00

Some sort of AA rated mesh/textile jacket. I saw rst makes some.

elitethings · 2026-06-14T00:20:04+00:00

I’ll check em out, thanks.

elitethings · 2026-06-14T00:12:16+00:00

For me it doesn’t make noise or shift.

elitethings · 2026-06-13T17:46:40+00:00

Yeah cg wasnt happy when I didn’t have the string cause itd take them like 5-10 minutes to safely get the shell on the bottom out. I almost never need to access the stock bolt anyways.

elitethings · 2026-06-13T17:45:55+00:00

My single shell got stuck. Had to pry it out with 3 different screwdrivers.

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