No I have rode for years, I just never owned my own bike. My father had a bike so I have rode his for at least the last 3-4 years. I have rode a 600 and I was on the tank mostly. I have had to sit back off the tank mostly. I am looking for something a lil bigger. I have my endorsement, but I was just looking for my own bike that I will not want to get something bigger in a year or 2. But thanks for the concern and info.