Hello everyone, for starters i am young and just started riding. Right now i have a 1979 Jag 3000 (haha i know), when ever i get the money i will be buying a newer machine.
Welcome to the site!!!
I 100% agree, start small and work your way up, because you don't want to get yourself in trouble with a big machine and find out the hard way. If you work your way up you'll also have a lot more confidence, alot more fun and will be a better rider overall which means less trips to the hospital with more money in your pocket.
Most of us started this way also, and believe me confidence and knowing how to get out of a situation is everything.