yes gear is a main thing.... do not grow balls for awhile. if you think about doing anything when ridng with alot of people, you prolly shouldnt. be smart, ive seen more people go down trying to keep up with new groups... and im gettin tired of gettin 12-3 in the morn phone calls for people goin down. actually i think i drove dori home lastnite lol... nothin wrong with a gsxr, its still not a harley!