IMHO the GTS clutch can be a bit of a pig. Not one I'd like to have learned with.
Barry Edwards ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thor Metzinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 3:13 PM Subject: Re: Advice on a purchase > Henry, > I tend to dissagree with you. > > A heavy powerful bike is something you must respect. My first bike when I > was 16 yrs old and only 180lbs was my fathers 1974 Kawasaki z1 900. Which > weighs close to 500lbs. Worse-over it had an upright seating position which > caused the bike to have a high center of gravity, drum brake rear, and disc > brake front, with skinny tires. No leaning on curves you either slowed down, > or you had tire wobble. > > That was a monster bike for a 16yr old. Granted I had a wonderful teacher. > > When i got onto the GTS, it was heavy into the turns, but the balance, > control, and torque where amazing in comparison. Old technology vs New > technology I guess! > > I learned to countersteer from my friend David that went to race school. So > yes, that might be a higher advanced riding technique, but very easy to > understand and practice. > > My point to you Henry is if you are going to ride out of control/out of your > abilities, then it does not matter what bike you purchase you are still > going to be a danger to yourself and others. > > If he enjoys the GTS, like we all do....then he can learn to ride it with > control, which may take years of practice before he is comfortable. > > But the GTS is not a nightmare of a bike, you could learn it, if you took > the time and dont over judge your abilities.....and if he took your class of > course.(free promo :) > > P.S. I recommend ANY GTS, to Anyone, you simply cant find the same standard > features, front and rear ABS, EFI, liquid cooled, the list goes on and on, > not to mention the rare anti-dive swing arm, for an affordable price range. > The features alone drew me into the GTS. > Thor Metzinger
