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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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Hey,

I've been riding dirt bikes for about half a year now and I have a question. I own a honda 250 that I love to ride. This past month though, I decided it was time to step up to a slightly bigger bike becasue I felt I was getting too comfortable on the 250 and I want to work towards being comfortable on a street bike. I went out and bought a ktm 330. Excited as hell, I brought it home started it up and took it for a spin. After taking a couple of passes around my trails I parked the bike. I was overwhelmed by the throttle response of the bike and quite frankly I didn't enjoy it as much as my 250. I don't want to sound like a wuss, but I didn't enjoy the riding because I was afraid of the bike.
So, I was just wondering if this has ever happened to any of you guys? The situation doesn't have to be the same, but have you guys ever stepped up from a smaller bike to a bigger one and not liked it, or were afraid of it? I hope the cure for me is just to get back on the bigger bike, and take it slow unitl I get used to it, but any advice you guys have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks