Hey everyone,
I am about to pick up a 07RR in a little over a month once I get back from school. I haven't taken the MSF course yet because I signed up late and no classes were available until late August. I'm planning on getting my permit have my uncles teach me how to ride. I'm also going to try and get into the MSF classes by walk-in but if that doesn't work I'll be forced to wait until my class in August to get licensed. I have only ridden twice on my friend's EX250 but I have fallen in love with sportbikes. I know the RR is a helluva first bike but hopefully with respect, it doesn't snap back at me. I have already bought gear for this summer but I'm still waiting on boots. I got a HJC AC-12 bare carbon helmet, Alpinestars SMX gloves, and Icon Accelerant jacket. I can't decide which boots to get yet but I'm leaning towards the Sidi Corsa's.
I know my first priority should be learning but I also want a few mods this summer. My plans are frame/bar end/swing arm/front fork sliders, HIDs, rearsets, and my trackgear this summer. Sliders are obviously for protecting my investment, HIDs are so I can be seen easier at night, and the rearsets/trackgear are for trackdays. Next summer I plan to get a full exhaust, PC, fender elim, flush signals, wheels, and mirror blockoff plates for when I go to the track.
I have a few questions:
1. Do you have to have your license in order to participate in track days?
2. What kind of interest rate do you think I'll get from Honda?
I only have 3 months of credit (credit card payments) and I'm currently a student. I've held my current job for 2.5 years and I'm 19 years old. I was approved for $2200 on my first credit card and have never missed a payment and I've always paid WELL over the minimum.
3. When I eventually do trackdays will a Soumy Spec-1R Extreme helmet, Dainese Pedrosa 1 piece race suit, Alpinestars SMX gloves, and Sidi Corsa boots be enough protection or will I need a back protector?

Sorry for the long post everyone, I just wanted some input from people with experience!

The planned sportbike:
http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/motorcycles/2007/CBR600RR/LargeHoriz/CBR600RR_Pearl_White_Silver.jpg
Gear:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/2/f9/2f9b851d70e6984b77364bfbdfaddea4_rough.jpg
http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/b/42/b42d4716907a0744c4726d237261dde8_rough.jpg
http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/5/dd/5dd6f81ab865f65a000f0419f25fcbff_rough.jpg
Trackgear:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/9/aa/9aa66f913048c92d2a730ae5a330b458_rough.jpg
http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/a/e2/ae252ec8559f4708b495a694e105d16b_rough.jpg
http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/c/8c/c8c60b9aec461505d0e085a435b51267_rough.jpg

EDIT:
I just realized that you need gloves that cover your entire wrists for track days so my SMX gloves won't cut it. Can anyone suggest a good glove?

Good first post lots of questions...nice.

Not sure about interest rates, you will just have to try and see, best bet would be your own bank or credit union.

You should get you some good riding pants too, the rest of the gear looks fine

The RR is not the best first bike in any way at all IMO, a 250 is a scooter compaired to it, but if you are going to get it, respect the HELL out of it. And try to get to the MSF ASAP.

No you do not have to have a license to go to the track, but I wouldn't worry about that right now.

The Hid's are a good idea, and the frame sliders are almost a nesessity especially for a newb.

Good luck keep your head level and welcome to the boards.

not big on typing a whole lot so i will just say nice to meet you and enjoy your newest addiction

Thank you and I'm stoked to be apart of the community in the next few weeks.
I want to get in the MSF course but like I said, it was full until August. I'm thinking if I don't get in the first few weeks through walk-in I'm just going to take a private school and get licensed through that.

07 600RR as a first bike? Brave lad.

As for track gloves (I use them for every sort of riding), Alpinestars SP-1 glove. Fit well, comfortable, and they protected my hand on an "off" really well. No scratch, no sprain, no bruising on my low-side. The glove does it's job.

love ur bike dude

nice stuff. im 19 years old as well, and the 07 rr will be my 5th bike (3rd 600rr) but i have no credit :(

Thanks for all the input.

nice stuff. im 19 years old as well, and the 07 rr will be my 5th bike (3rd 600rr) but i have no credit :(
Nice! Are your parents signing for the bike since you have no credit?

Welcome. Hows that jacket fit you, and what size did you get?

The jacket fits perfectly from what the salesmen said.
To put it in perspective: I'm 5'10", 150 lb, and I have an athletic build.
I bought a size L.