Yes as my name implies this is my first bike,but I am 39 and I ve put almost 3000 mi on it since I bought it used.I love speed and Iam 255lbs so I figured I better get a big bike, Well thats what I told my wife any way,I ride with a great bunch of guys who have helped me alot,but I can see there are some really good people here also. so ill be asking stupid questions from time to time so please bear with me