I´m looking at an 01´ they really that crazy? or just the guys riding them getting themselfs in trouble? I want a good bike, but I guess I like life too? Just wondering if you keep your head on when ya are riding if it would be an ok first bike. I ride - it´s not really my first bike, it´s just been awhile - messing with a 600 katana, so it´s not really a first bike, just been awhile since I rode other then the past couple months.