I finally got a chance to ride my 02 gix 600 saturday. It's my first bike and i wish i would have known what ive been missing all along. The first day i putted around a really unpopulated area, no traffic and whatnot, just getting the hang of the bike and how it operates. Yesterday i went out driving down the roads w/ my roomate and some of our friends, they are all experienced riders so they made sure i was safe. Let me tell you, i can't get myself off that damn thing. I LOVE IT. i put on just over 200 miles in 2 days, and the only reason im on this forum now typing to you is because im waiting for my lunch to finish cooking.

Well that's all i really had to say.

Later guys.

And oh yeah, my wrist hurts like hell from using the clutch. My buddies all said this is normal and theirs even hurt a little from taking the winter season off. Is there a way to remedy this?

Great! Welcome to the Wonderful World of Bikes!!! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/banana.gif

For the wrists, they'll probably get used to it, or you could do a little lifting. Ducati even has training tips on their website because the riding position on sportbikes (and particularly Ducs) is pretty stressful...

Keep safe,

Martin

SWEET! You'll get used to the wrists. Just took my bike out yesterday and today for the first time since last year and my wrists are a bit sore too(And I lift regularly). Give it some time and your wrists will adjust. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

your wrists will get stronger with time squiddly one http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Wrists? Shoot, I wish! My wrists are fine...the problem I have is my neck gets sore from "looking up" that's the only part I need to figure out how to adjust to. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif