u/Historical_Practice2

So I’m going to pick up the bike from the dealership tomorrow, but it’s a long ways away so I’ll be synching it in the back of a pickup truck. Has anyone else done this? I know I need to use the forks, but don’t know if they’re accessible due to the fairings. Just would like to figure it out before I get there, thanks.

I’m planing on getting the bike by this weekend. This will be my first time purchasing any vehicle from a dealership and I don’t really know how to go about it. OTD quote was like 7.9k for the Blue/red SE abs, and I plan on using like 6k outa pocket, and taking a personal loan for the rest. But I don’t know how to communicate this between both the dealer, and the bank 🤷‍♂️. Would I technically be paying in full to the dealer? What info would I need for the bank? If any about the bike purchase? I’m obviously anxious about it all, and would love to just walk in with a brick of cash and sign the paper, but I need to build credit 😮‍💨.

Alright, this isn’t really a ninja 500 post, but I need help. So I just so happens to smash the shit outa my middle finger on my left hand the day before the first course day. I had to get the nail drained and everything, it’s swollen and screaming, but I payed too much money for this damn course. I’ve taken the course before and I’ve been licensed for 3 yrs now, just gotta take it again cause the army says so 🤷‍♂️. Anyways, I only got one pair of gloves and with how swollen this thing is I can’t fit the glove properly. Do you think if I explain to the instructors, theirs a chance I can just wear the one glove? Or am I just gonna have to eat the pain

I’m planing on getting the Blue/Red SE in like a month or so (if these dealers stop playing in my face bout the price) and was just wondering if yall could share some pics?

I’m not a stranger to 2 wheels, I’ve been navigating the roads on 50-80cc scooters for like 4 years now (I know this a whole different ball game). I didn’t even learn how to drive a car until like 2 years ago. But it’s time for a damn upgrade. I’ve been eying the 650 for like 3+ years, I love the look, the riding position, and I respect the power it’s got. And I’ve fell in love with that matte green 2024 fairing. So here’s my issue, this will be my first bike with a clutch🤷‍♂️. I’ve taken the MSF, and I’ve ridden a buddy’s 500, none of it’s difficult. I have a buddy who’s been riding for bout 12 years, and has owned like 14 different bikes. He is VERY adamant about me starting at a lower cc, mainly wants me on a 500 or 4RR, even suggesting a 300. I do really value his opinion and knowledge, but I’ve been looking at the 650 for 3+ years! So it’s difficult for me to weigh his input vs just getting the 650. I’m also not super against a 500, as the new year looks pretty damn good, and it’s quite a bit cheaper. So how should I go about this?

Is there an app or website that’s accurate with translations? I’ve been using a beta keyboard to better learn and practice with some friends, but it just mirrors English letters into runes and shits just wrong.