Since this is a brand new area to CBR Forums, why don't we start with a little Women's Roll Call so we have a better idea who we're dealing with.....
Copy and paste the questions below:
Name:
Where do you live?
What are you riding?
How long have you been riding?
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc)
Why do you love this sport?
How did you get into this sport?
Advice for new riders?
How did you find CBR Forums?
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! :)
neebelung
11-08-2005, 03:28 PM
Name: Natasha
Where do you live? Jacksonville, Florida
What are you riding? 1995 Kawasaki ZX6R
How long have you been riding? Only a few months...
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) City, and now learning just how much fun DIRT riding can be!
Why do you love this sport? Just the fun of it... the freedom, the adrenaline. And also the sense of community -- the local sportbike community consists of an amazing group of people.
How did you get into this sport? Heh, an ex-boyfriend actually. Once he got me over my utter fear of bikes, I realized just how much fun it could be... and also decided I was no longer content riding passenger!
Advice for new riders? Take your MSF course (or local equivalent). And wear your gear!! Yes, it's hot, and no, it may not be as cute as booty jeans and a tank top... but face it, you won't be so cute covered in road rash, so gear up!
How did you find CBR Forums? Another menber (NeonSpeedRT).
ETA: Oh yeah, the pic... I'm the naughty cop in the middle. ;)
BeeJ
11-08-2005, 06:58 PM
Hello ladies!
Name: Jenn
Where do you live? Beautiful Santa Barbara, California
What are you riding? My baby . . . . CBR 600RR F4i
How long have you been riding? Dirt, since I could walk basically - Street, 2 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) I still dirt bike as much as I can, but I ride my baby EVERYDAY to/from the office, canyons are soo exciting, going to my first track day soon :)
Why do you love this sport? It's just, just, fun!!!!! I love the rush
How did you get into this sport? Decided to move onto the street for my 18th B-day, wanted to expand to different riding, all thanks to my dad :) he taught me how to ride
What type of bike(s) do you have? XR125 (2, practice and race), CR250, CBR 600RR F4i
Advice for new riders? Ride within your limits, those limits will adjust with time as you learn more skills
How did you find CBR Forums? Dogpile :) heh, heh
Here's a pic from Halloween of myself and my bike, I was Wonder Woman ;)
Name: Crystal
Where do you live? Dirty Jersey
What are you riding? 2004 CBR 600 F4i
How long have you been riding? Over a year
What kind of riding do you do? Street
Why do you love this sport? Brings me to that special place.
How did you get into this sport? It's in the blood. Grew up with it.
Advice for new riders? Never push yourself...know your limits. Don't start on a bike that is too big for you b/c you don't want people to criticize you for riding what you can handle. That's a mistake many make.
How did you find CBR Forums? My man found the site
ekathryn86
11-11-2005, 10:32 PM
Name: Kathryn
Where do you live? Georgetown, Texas
What are you riding? 2000 CBR600f4
How long have you been riding? Since 7 so...12 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) Would like to start track, country riding twisites mainly, and still ride dirt
Why do you love this sport? It's exhilerating! A natural high that can't be done by anything else.
How did you get into this sport? Riding gpa's 2 choker on dirt roads and pastures in Oklahoma.
Advice for new riders? Don't try to be a badass cuz everyone else tries to be, and don't ride outside your limits
How did you find CBR Forums? From the Superhawk forum, was gonna get a 996 but found the F4 and fell in love.
Mini Me
11-14-2005, 03:13 AM
Name: Mandy
Where do you live? Calgary, Alberta, Canada
What are you riding? '05 600RR
How long have you been riding? Since May
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) No dirt, and no track (yet) but everything else mentioned
Why do you love this sport? Love the freedom, it's almost a power trip. "Anything boys can do, I can do better"
How did you get into this sport? Dunno, always liked bikes, finally bit the bullet, took the course, bought the machine.
Advice for new riders? God, I AM a new rider. I want everyone else's advice. The only thing I can say is I like riding with other women, because we are less likely to be competetive, and therefore more likely to back down instead of taking stupid risks. So stick to your instincts girls, don't push past your limits, and we'll all make it through to ride another season.
How did you find CBR Forums? Just cruisin the net.
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! Sorry, don't have any on this puter, I'll try to get one up soon.
Mini Me
11-14-2005, 03:15 AM
Oh yeah, and please don't be offended by my avatar. Maybe not in the best of taste, but kinda cute, and funny anyways. Besides, we all know that boys can't help staring at chicks on bikes, so it goes along with that. Lol.
ekathryn86
11-14-2005, 01:21 PM
Ha, right on Mandy. Welcome to the site. Be careful on that thing! That bike is nuts, take it easy girl. Advice for ya, like you've said don't push your limits. They expand over time enjoy what you're doing and just have fun.
neebelung
11-15-2005, 12:19 PM
ORIGINAL: Mini Me
Oh yeah, and please don't be offended by my avatar. Maybe not in the best of taste, but kinda cute, and funny anyways. Besides, we all know that boys can't help staring at chicks on bikes, so it goes along with that. Lol.
No offense taken... Personally I think it's adorable!! Where did you find it? :D
600f4igirl
11-15-2005, 01:21 PM
Name: Connie
Where do you live? Tallahassee FL
What are you riding? 03 CBR600F4i
How long have you been riding? 6 months on current bike but since I was 8!
What kind of riding do you do? road riding, touring
Why do you love this sport? FREEDOM, a reason to be by myself!
How did you get into this sport? First dad, the Hubby - he rides an RC51
Advice for new riders? Pay attention!! Stay far away from other vehicles, NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING!! Assuming will get you killed!
How did you find CBR Forums? Neebelung
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! [sm=hia.gif]
How long have you been riding? Since August '05 on my own, 2 years as a passenger
What kind of riding do you do? City/country Love those backroads!
Why do you love this sport? The freedom, the excitement, the community.
How did you get into this sport? I'd been riding as a passenger on my man's bikes for a couple years and got the itch to learn on my own. Thought I was going to wait a couple more years to get my own bike, but once I sat on the F4i, I just fell in love! Bought it, took the MSF course before hopping on for the first time, and love it since whenever I get a chance to take her out! Taking it really slow for now until I can gain some experience and more confidence.
Advice for new riders? I'm still a newbie, but definitely take the MSF course and don't be afraid to take it as slow as you need to. Don't let anyone influence you in any way to push yourself beyond your capabilities. It's your life, not theirs.
How did you find CBR Forums? My man found it.
My bike is the red one in the pic below. The other one is my man's CBR 1000 RR
ladybug600
04-08-2006, 01:45 AM
Name: Hannah Camp
Where do you live? marstons mills, cape cod, massachusetts
What are you riding? 1994 honda cbr 600 f2
How long have you been riding? 2 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) just around the cape and up to plymouth rock.
Why do you love this sport? been a part of my life since i was little couldn't imagine a summer without it.
How did you get into this sport? my dad had dave perewitz build him a custom and my ex told me i was "not allowed to ride" therefore i did.
Advice for new riders? take it easy my second day i flipped my little ex 500 it's all too possible to slip up. and stop thinking about what everyone else is thinking of you! just do what you feel you want to do.
How did you find CBR Forums? just surfing
i have to take some pics and post them later of my bike since i've done it up a bit.
CBR Chick
04-12-2006, 07:05 PM
Name: Caitlin
Where do you live? Beaufort South Carolina
What are you riding? 05 CBR 1000rr
How long have you been riding? Bout a year
What kind of riding do you do? Everyday to work and every chance I get, any where I can.
Why do you love this sport? To me it just fits....it feels right.
How did you get into this sport? Saw a bike for a good price, bought it and here I am. Always wanted to ride but mom would let me as long as I was under her roof, so I moved out.
Advice for new riders? Take the MSF course, keep you're wits about you, and remember you have to crawl before you can walk!;)
How did you find CBR Forums? Did a search online for them
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! Um no pics. of me but will try to get one soon. Check out my gallery and sig. for a peak at the blade.
I'm glade to see the ladies room up and running, it's good to see so many chicks out there doin there thang! Oh yeah HELLO to all!
tcjayde
07-07-2006, 03:03 AM
Name: Ashli Lyn Morgan
Where do you live? Vincennes, IN
What are you riding? DThompson's 2002 CBR F4i
How long have you been riding? I used to race dirtbikes competitively as a child but had to quit cause of an injury. Recently, Daniel (Dthompson) has been schooling me on crotch rockets.
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) I think I answered that in the previous question
Why do you love this sport? 95% of my friends are into it... I love it cause its a fun way to spend some time with my friends
How did you get into this sport? Daniel
Advice for new riders? Uhhhh I am a new rider
How did you find CBR Forums? Daniel
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! I Will post a pic soon! :)
RCKT GRL
07-07-2006, 11:31 AM
Name: Denyse Woodwick
Where do you live? Southeastern, MN
What are you riding? '02 F4i
How long have you been riding? 17 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) mainly sport touring with friends, hitting the twisties down by the Mississippi River and the Alphabets in Wisconsin.
Why do you love this sport? It's a feeling of being one with the bike. Freedom mainly. To be able to get on a bike and ride the way that I do, that is a natural high.
How did you get into this sport? I dated a guy way back who had one and knew that I had to have one of my own. My first bike was an '89 Ninja 250, then moved up to a '86 Honda VFR700F for a few years. I was out of the sport for a while as I was showing horses heavily for about 10 years, although during this time I did race MotoX on occasion. I purchased the F4i last spring and have put on over 15,000 miles since then.
Advice for new riders? Take it slow and be prepared and aware of your surroundings. Find another woman to ride with cuz if you're like me, the competitive edge is hard to stay away from when ridin wit da boyz!!!
How did you find CBR Forums? A internet search
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! Pics of both in my sig below, or you can check out my photo album.... Newer pictures just posted.
imaCBRin
07-14-2006, 01:45 AM
Name: Sherri
Where do you live? Southcentral PA
What are you riding? 97 CBR 600 F3 and a 01 Yamaha TTR 125
How long have you been riding? around 8 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) i ride to work and around town. ride the yamaha on dirt trails.
Why do you love this sport? i like to look down and see the ground at my feet- it's such a feeling of freedom.
How did you get into this sport? rode friend's bikes and loved them.
hurricane women
07-20-2006, 09:28 AM
Name: Felicia
Where do you live? Ohio
What are you riding? 1987 Honda Hurricane CBR600F
How long have you been riding? Not long, due to shoulder surgery.
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) City, and Country
Why do you love this sport? Freedom
How did you get into this sport? My Fiance
Advice for new riders? Dont let being scared beat you. but only start when ur ready and comfortable.
How did you find CBR Forums? Googling
Here's a pic of my bike . I am new to this forum. Well anyways here's my work that aint finished i still gotta get some decals and some hot pink designs on it. i did all the body and painting myself. let me know what whats up.
Name: Estella
Where do you live? Los Angeles, CA
What are you riding? 2006 CBR 600 F4i
How long have you been riding? 1 month (I completed my MSF course on 8/29/06)
What kind of riding do you do? city for now
Why do you love this sport? the speed baby!!! hahaha I love the adrinaline
How did you get into this sport? My friend started talking about and I went on a couple of rides as a passanger. Now, I own my bike and he still does not have his .... I am pretty much the little black sheep for now I work a lot and I go to school full time so i do my riding very early in the morning or in the evenings. I love that I do not have to put up with traffic though as much as when I used my car.
Advice for new riders? I need it!!!!
How did you find CBR Forums? Googled
Please feel free to check out my hon's pictures at http://www.myspace.com/53506448
neebelung
09-10-2006, 02:39 PM
Welcome Estella! Glad to have you here!
Justjessie
09-18-2006, 09:57 PM
Name: Jessica
Where do you live? Jacksonville, FL
What are you riding? 05 CBR600RR
How long have you been riding? 4 years (started on a (gasp) Buell Blast...GAH)
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) touring, city, group rides
Why do you love this sport? Grew up with it. Loved being a passenger, hated not being in control sometimes (though I still love being a passenger)
How did you get into this sport? My mom was a biker, b/f's passengers.
Advice for new riders? Don't *buy* a beginner's bike...you'll outgrow it before you can afford to move on. I bought a Buell and it was great to learn on for, oh... a month... then I got on a friend's R1 and from that point, hated my bike. It's ok to learn on it, but don't buy it! It wasn't worth anything by the time I traded up...and I could've rented lots of bikes with the $ hit I took on it. :(
How did you find CBR Forums? Search engine
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! At some point I may upload it.
CBRchica
10-14-2006, 06:18 PM
ORIGINAL: neebelung
Since this is a brand new area to CBR Forums, why don't we start with a little Women's Roll Call so we have a better idea who we're dealing with.....
Copy and paste the questions below:
Name: Lindsey
Where do you live? East Hampton, Connecticut
What are you riding? had 00 cbr 600 f4, now have 06 gsxr 750
How long have you been riding? almost 7 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) ride to work
everyday, go on group rides-mostly med. to fast past w/ lots of twisties (about 150-350 miles every weekend), and will start going to the track next summer.
Why do you love this sport? dunno, just do...i like riding better than driving a car and i love the rush of trying to get a little lower in ea. turn and a little higher w/ ea. wheelie.
How did you get into this sport? my hubby got his first bike when we were 18 and i started riding his and then decided i wanted one of my own.
Advice for new riders? keep it at your own pace, don't try to keep up with others and don't try to push yourself to far to fast.
How did you find CBR Forums? simple internet search got me here.
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! :)
Name: Katie Reed
Where do you live? Small Town near Chestertown, MD
What are you riding? 2000 CBR 929RR
How long have you been riding? 4+ years
What kind of riding do you do? Street...Road racing, lil stuntin, love the twisties!
Why do you love this sport? Gives my a natural high. Such a rush going 150 mph + and seeing what you can make your machine do.
How did you get into this sport? Funny question... long story short..rebeling against my husband when I was married!
(single now:D)
Advice for new riders? Ride the turns alot! Get use to your bike.
How did you find CBR Forums? Searching for bike tires. LOL
Name: emma or ems to friends
Where do you live? Kirk Ella, Hull, England
What are you riding? CBR600 F3
How long have you been riding? my own bike just over 2 years, but i've been around bikes almost 20 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) touring, city/country but i'm looking at doing my first track day this year, which is a little scary but i'm always up for a challange
Why do you love this sport? just being out on the road and feeling free just you and the bike. i also like watching WSB, GP, and BSB which i try and get to as many live races as possible lol
How did you get into this sport? well, ex husband actually. he's always had bikes and about 3 years ago had enough of being a pillion and thought "i can do this too" and here i am unfortunatly single but i kept my bike lol
Advice for new riders? dont push ya limits, learn how your bike handles and take one step at a time, you'll soon be up there giving the boys something to look at
How did you find CBR Forums? waslooking for advice about servicing my own bike. been let down by a male friend and have bought all the kit, so i'm going to have a go myself hey cant beat them join them xx
i look forward to speaking with some of you soon
take care
ChuxRR
03-05-2007, 11:52 AM
*Name: Lisa, but U can call me, Chuck...
*Where do you live? S.E.Michigan
*What are you riding? Just got a CBR1000RR, haven't riddin her yet, my last bike was an 04' RC-51[&o]I miss her already!!
*How long have you been riding? 4-5 yrs
*What kind of riding do you do? "spirited street", & want to get onthe tack. I got the nick name Chuck, cause apparently I "ride like a dude". I think its spozed 2 b a compliment, guys r weird!
*Why do you love this sport?Its a rush?? serious fun! nothin like it!
*How did you get into this sport? A couple of rides as a passenger & knew I needed my own!
*Advice for new riders?Dn't go out and buy a litre bike as ur "learner" MSF! MSF! MSF!!!!!
ride within ur limmits trying 2 keep up w/ the boyz can get ya killed!
*How did you find CBR Forums? Stumbled on it thru other sites,looking for ladies sections:D
I only have a pic of me on the old bike.. will update first chance I get to ride my new baby!!
Name: Leslie
Where do you live? Austin, TX
What are you riding? 2006 f4i
How long have you been riding? about 3 weeks
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) just learning street
Why do you love this sport? the way I felt when I say on MY bike for the 1st time and cranked it up - freedom!!
How did you get into this sport? my husband has a 900rr
Advice for new riders? it's been said already I know but take the MSF!!! the info you pick up here will be invaluable later on
How did you find CBR Forums? my husband once again! Once I got my own bike I figured I would join up as well
ps - I don't ride without gear either - this was taken about 3 minutes after it was delivered. Then I ran upstairs and grabbed my gear/boots to take it for a short spin :-)
sunsetbrat
04-15-2007, 01:17 AM
Name: Brandy
Where do you live? San Diego CA
What are you riding? 2006 cbr1000rr and 2003 cbr600rr---the 600rr is supposed to be mine, but I'm thinking about keeping the 1000rr too...I got it for my husband who is in Iraq again, but am definitely putting miles on her while he's gone...and thinking about keeping her for myself :D
How long have you been riding? 3 years
What kind of riding do you do? street
Why do you love this sport? Something about the wind blowing against your body and feeling all of that power between your legs ;) On a serious note, the way riding can take your mind off of everything going on in life has been great for me...
How did you get into this sport? Started obsessing over it after riding on the back of a friend's bike...took me a couple years, but took an msf course while my husband was deployed in 2004, and when he got back from Iraq, I taught him how to ride [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
Advice for new riders? Know your limits, and remember, it takes time and practice...
How did you find CBR Forums? Don't remember...
No pictures right now, but I'll try to get some up soon. Hey, shot out to chica...loving that purple!!!
nlucas3020
05-27-2007, 02:41 PM
Hey Ladies! I am new to the froum, so I thought this would be a good place for a first post! so...
Name: Nicole
Where do you live? Laramie, Wy
What are you riding? '06 CBR 600 F4i
How long have you been riding? Oh, 'bout 3 weeks now :)
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) just around town for now
Why do you love this sport? I love the way it feels to just be out in the open, love how fast the bike is, love controlling that much power, and well, I love the attention
How did you get into this sport? I have always wanted a bike, and then one day my boyfriend showed up on the bike he just bought
Advice for new riders? Dont brake during turns
How did you find CBR Forums? My Boyfriend
Name: Brandy
Where do you live? The ATL baby!
What are you riding? 2005 CBR600RR
How long have you been riding? 2 months? maybe
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) city. blah. i am so damn new that i still ride the industrial parks and my neighborhood.
Why do you love this sport? sweet freedom
How did you get into this sport? not sure. rode dirt bikes as kid. husband started yakkin about wantin one. got a great divorce rate on a great bike... lots of reasons. it is a rockin sweet thing to do
Advice for new riders? that would totally be me. i don't have the shiftin issues that seems prevalent through here. i am nervous about the stoppin. figures aye?
How did you find CBR Forums? hubby. so lame, but true.
Niquie F4iChica
09-12-2007, 11:09 PM
This is a really cool idea :)
Name: Domonique
Where do you live? Maryland
What are you riding? CBR 600 2001 F4i
How long have you been riding? I JUST bought the bike, but I complete the MSF class on Sunday!!
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) City, Highway... Backroads
Why do you love this sport? I love the adrenaline and the freedom of the ride
How did you get into this sport? My boyfriend (Jaynd) got a bike and I just HAD to get one too haha
Advice for new riders? I have no idea, sorry I'm LOOKING for advice :eek:
How did you find CBR Forums? My boyfriend (Jaynd)
Name: Natalie
Where do you live? Melbourne, FL
What are you riding? 2001 CBR 600 F4i
How long have you been riding? 2 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) city, hopefully track soon
Why do you love this sport? The feel of freedom and control at the same time
How did you get into this sport? Always wanted one, and when someone had one available, I handed them a check and said 'Teach me how to ride'
Advice for new riders? Don't be afraid and control yourself
How did you find CBR Forums? My boyfriend and several other friends are on here
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! :)
When the bike is completely finished, it's still a work in progress at the moment.
gipsy75
10-28-2007, 09:14 PM
Welcome Natalie! I just joined a few days ago and didn't see this until you posted...
Name: Sara
Where do you live? Mesa, AZ
What are you riding? 2004 red/black CBR600 F4i
How long have you been riding? Started as a passenger at 15, got a license at 22, my first bike at 25 (now 32)
What kind of riding do you do? Street. Mostly day trips outisde of metro-Phoenix, a little commuting
Why do you love this sport? What's not to love?
How did you get into this sport? Friends got me hooked on the feeling, then a guy I was dating got me to buy my first bike because he got sick of taking me as a passenger (after one long ride on his VFR)What type of bike(s) do you have? CBR 600 F4i
Advice for new riders? Only do what you're comfortable. Don't try to keepup, if you're not ready. Pass boys when you are. Take the MSF course(s).
How did you find CBR Forums? Surfing for a new pipe
chicki
11-30-2007, 05:00 AM
Name: Louise, but everyone calls me Lou
Where do you live? Sydney, Australia
What are you riding? CBR 600f3
How long have you been riding? Almost 2 years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) , mostly city/country, but would love to do a track day.
Why do you love this sport? Feeling free on the bike and the buzz of it all.
How did you get into this sport? My hubby and his parent ride too, after being on holidays, with them riding and me in the car following I thought it looked more fun on the bikes.:)
Advice for new riders? Always wear your gear, and ride within your limits.
How did you find CBR Forums? A general search for cbr forums.
Acara1796
11-30-2007, 08:29 AM
Welcome Lou!
Marpesia
02-13-2008, 11:47 AM
Name: Marpesia
Where do you live? Dallas, Texas (for the moment)
What are you riding? CBR 600F1 (total classic)
How long have you been riding? A couple of years
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) City
Why do you love this sport? Everything...
How did you get into this sport? My ex wanted a bike...I said sure...I've always wanted one as well. Guess who went through the safety course then gor the license and got the bike?
Advice for new riders? Start small.
How did you find CBR Forums? I typed CBR forums into the google search bar.
High_Octane
09-18-2008, 02:51 AM
Name: Theresa aka High OctaneWhere do you live? Richmond, VAWhat are you riding? 1998 CBR 600 F3 Original paint job - Smokin Joe - I had it repainted in 2006How long have you been riding? Since Cinco de Mayo 2003What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) city, country, out of stateWhy do you love this sport? It's such a freedom and is so relaxing.
How did you get into this sport? I never had an interest in them prior to meeting my current boyfriend. He rode me on his for 3 years. I told him I didn't want to be a dang passenger no more and he said if I buy you betta ride it. Thus was born the free spirited, cool kitty diva "High Octane" [8D]Advice for new riders? Yes. Definitely ride your own ride all the time! Don't be bullied into going down curvy roads or into the mountains before you are ready. Try to stay close to the back when riding in groups with bikers you are unfamiliar with. Always always make sure that the biker in front of you knows who you are is going to make sure that you are okay when riding in a group. Always look out for your fellow biker. Choose riding gear that fits properly. Install an airhorn on your bike ASAP. Highway shoulders are dangerous places to be when you are the only one there. Last but not least! Please be a defensive rider. Always be aware of your surroundings and the others that are not aware of you.[&o]How did you find CBR Forums? I was looking for a friends' obituary andfollowed an internet news article forum that had postings with a link to photos on this site.
Name: tanyth but friends call me tayWhere do you live? east london, south africaWhat are you riding? 08 cbr600rrHow long have you been riding? bout a month or twoWhat kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) done a little off roadWhy do you love this sport? i love to feel the power between my legs....heheheheheHow did you get into this sport? ive always loved bikes since i was little.... never been much of a girly girl.Advice for new riders? well dont have much since i am pretty much a new rider myselfHow did you find CBR Forums? google
KwikF3
10-11-2008, 06:45 AM
I guess this place is perfectly suitable for making a first post :)
Name: Kelli
Where do you live? From CO, Stationed in KS, currently deployed to Iraq
What are you riding? 1996 CBR F3
How long have you been riding? since 2004 (minus the 15 months out here)
What kind of riding do you do? Street.
Why do you love this sport? It never gets old.
How did you get into this sport? Typicle my ex bf got one, I had to keep up :)
What type of bike(s) do you have? 1996 CBR F3
Advice for new riders? not if but when you go down, just be wearing the right stuff.
How did you find CBR Forums? Surfing for new fairings via google :)
Juliet
10-11-2008, 04:08 PM
Name: Juliet
Where do you live? Cheshire, United Kingdom
What are you riding? 1998 CBR600F3
How long have you been riding? 17 years since I was 16
What kind of riding do you do? Road riding
Why do you love this sport? These days its mainly a feeling of freedom, I love the way a bike feels and responds to my input
How did you get into this sport? My dad was a rider of 40 years and taught me everything ...
What type of bike(s) do you have? 1998 CBR600F3
Advice for new riders? Get some training and learn to counter steer competently, it WILL save your ass (see my sig)
How did you find CBR Forums? I simply cant remember, but I am very happy I found them :-)
Pamw
10-16-2008, 06:30 AM
Name: PamelaWhere do you live? Vista, CaWhat are you riding? 07 CBR1000RR (tweeked just a lil)How long have you been riding? let's just say since I was 10What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) hard aggressive twisties and track daysWhy do you love this sport? ultimate release and rushHow did you get into this sport? neighbor kid had a bike...said girls can't ride cause we are dumb( I proved him very wrong)Advice for new riders? let the idiots go.....ride at your pace.....How did you find CBR Forums? by accident
Would love to meet and ride with any girls in the San Diego area. I ride every weekend...usually a good long one....but sometimes just out to lunch and back....and then tinker around with "Carrie" yes I named my bike(how girlie of me huh?)
Scatter
12-02-2008, 09:17 AM
Name: Stacy
Where do you live? Houston TX area
What are you riding? 92 CBR F2
How long have you been riding? Haven't actually ridden the Honda yet. It is a work in progress. once it is done, i will be tearing it up at a few school parking lots lol. but i have been riding little dirt bikes my whole life. practiced on a little 250 in a school a few months ago. a professional passenger on my husbands bike (94 zx7). need to take MSF before i do any real riding.
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) street only
Advice for new riders? MSF!!!!! and always ALWAYS wear your gear. dress for the crash.
How did you find CBR Forums? searching CBR on google
here is the only pic i have so far of the bike and me.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/sdurdin/11-30-2008004.jpg
nelesk
01-10-2009, 01:21 AM
Hello all you chicks :)
I hope you don't mind a foreigner busting in on the party!
Name: Nele
Where do you live? Tallinn, Estonia (In Europe...a tiny country right below Finland), but right now me and my bf moved to Thailand..just for fun :) been here for 2 months now
What are you riding? '01 CBR 600F, yellow-black. No mistaking me with anyone else on the streets of Tallinn ;)
How long have you been riding? Since last summer, a few months. You can only ride decently from about march/april to october/november and even then the Old Hands think your are weird to go out in that cold. Wouldn't dare go out on a bike here in Thailand, it's crazy. Have to be content with small motorbikes they have like ants.
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) street, but would love to get dirty :P
Why do you love this sport? Ahh, it's such great fun! and the rush, hoo. Plus it's just cool :)
How did you get into this sport? I sing in our university choir, for five years so far, and there's this guy, who every summer rides to our summer camp/thingy with his bike. I think he had a YZF before and a 1K kawa at the moment and every time I would look at the bike drooling. Dang, these things are hot. So this last summer, I just one moment decided to hell yeah, do it. This same friend put me on his built-from-scraps motocross bike to start out on, prett awesom machine :D Due to some logistical stuff I had "one spare car that I didn't need", I could sell that and get a bike :D I signed up for courses that started as soon as possible (2 days) and just did it on a fly. My instructor told me at first that he didn't believe I'd be up to it at first. It's difficult for sure, I'm only 157 cm and 48 kg :D Loved it ever since. Had some trouble convincing my bf though. How weird is that? a girl trying to tell his bf why a bike is a good idea.
Advice for new riders? If you can ride a bicycle, you can do this as well :) Don't get a fancy shiny new bike for your first - you'll be sorry to scratch it (and I promise you will), always wear your gear (in fact, first get decent gear and then see how much is left for a bike..I have personally never spent so much on a hobby) and practice that foxy look for the moment you tear off your helmet :)
How did you find CBR Forums? Through biker forum in Estonia. Someone posted some picture from here. Thought I'd check it out :)
And here's the baby and me, before heading out on our last ride this season :( (had to go to that same friends place 200 km away to get some stuff fixed, a good excuse for a saturday ride. Unfortunatelly, the bike had to come back on a trailer as one of the spark-plugs wouldn't go in anymore[:@] the coils? threads? don't know how it is in english, were f***ed up by pre-previous owner ). Note the tiptoes :D
Where do you live? Westerville, Ohio (near Columbus)
What are you riding? Just bought an '01 CBR F4i, haven't gotten to ride her yet, damn snow!
How long have you been riding? Started riding 2 years ago on a Ninja 250
What kind of riding do you do? Street
Why do you love this sport? The freedom and excitement. I love being a part of the group that are lucky enough to ride, it's like you have a friend around every corner. Riding has opened up our horizons when it comes to vacation too. We went to Daytona Bike Week last year (and will be going again in a few weeks) and for our first anniversary we went to Gatlinburg and took a day to ride the Dragon. We even plan day trips more just to take a ride. Oh and I have to add gas milage in there too, last summer I only put gas in my car twice because I was riding so much to keep the cost down.
How did you get into this sport? My husband had his bike license when he lived in the UK and just never got around to doing it in the U.S. He had toyed with the idea and asked if I wanted to as well. Then we decided to buy motorcycles instead of a honeymoon when we got married. A few weeks before the wedding, we took the MSF course and bought our bikes. I got mine just a few days before we left to get married in the UK. People have asked us the typical "are you going to have kids" questions after getting married and our response is "we bought bikes!" LOL
Advice for new riders? The MSF course is the best thing ever. Don't let anyone convince you that bigger is better when you're starting out, you have to be comfortable with your ride. Gear always!!!
How did you find CBR Forums? My husband told me about it. When moving up to a 600 the F4i was my top choice so he had been scoping the site for opinions and bikes that needed homes.
motorcyclemaniac
02-07-2009, 07:18 PM
Motorcyclemaniac checking in.
Riding a 1995 CBR600F3.
Been riding street for 14 years dirt for more...
Got into riding from older brothers..another reason to appreciate them!
I ride because it is a part of me, I love everything about it.
I am in Northern California near Sacramento.
I love and appreciate all bikes, but sportbikes are my FAVORITE.
I found CBRForum by accident but wish I had years ago!
Its great to see some female riders now, and to hear that you guys gear up-too many girls don't.
Love to hear from the Euro ladies! I have a good friend in UK who has been riding for a few years now.
jinxxy_cat
03-25-2009, 12:06 PM
Name: Melanie
Where do you live? Los Angeles, CA
What are you riding? 1995 Honda CBR600 F3
How long have you been riding? about a year and a half
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) Just city...and freeways. It's my daily rider
Why do you love this sport? It's very practical. I get amazing gas mileage, and I love the looks I get riding around town.
How did you get into this sport? A few old friends of mine had bikes, and after riding on the back with them, I decided I wanted my own bike.
Advice for new riders? Don't be cocky. Wear your gear ( I personally would rather sweat than bleed). Take your MSF class.
How did you find CBR Forums? I had a problem with my bike and I did a google search and here I am!
ssal1114
05-04-2009, 08:18 PM
Name: Sarah
Where do you live? Buffalo, NY, USA
What are you riding? 2002 cbr 600 f4i
How long have you been riding? took the course last month, only rode the bike twice since i got it
What kind of riding do you do? street
Why do you love this sport? I don't know yet. I just like the feel of being on the bike.
How did you get into this sport? Ridden on the back with boys and now I want to be the one riding.
What type of bike(s) do you have? Umm.. See above?
Advice for new riders? I don't have any yet. Just be careful.
How did you find CBR Forums? Searched to find somewhere to ask a question.
Lovemy95baby
05-16-2009, 10:16 PM
Name:Kelly
Where do you live?Waterford, Michigan
What are you riding?95 CBR600 F3
How long have you been riding?3 months
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc)City/country
Why do you love this sport?So much fun and enjoyable
How did you get into this sport?Boyfriend
Advice for new riders?Be safe..Accidents happen..
How did you find CBR Forums?My girlfriend
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! :)
avenger00103
05-25-2009, 11:57 AM
Name: Victoria
Where do you live? Peoria, IL
What are you riding? CBR 600 F3 Smokin Joe Edition
How long have you been riding? I learned about 5 years ago but ended up dropping the bike. I stopped riding but now I am back. I am taking things slow right now and getting the hang of it again.
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) Well...I ride 4 wheelers and now have my own bike
Why do you love this sport? It is exciting and fun.....and I just plain enjoy it.
How did you get into this sport? My husband has had several bikes and I have always been on the back......but now it's time for me to have my own and ride with him.
Advice for new riders? Take your time!!! I have had several people try to get me to do things that I was not comfortable with and that is not cool. Take things one at a time and go at your own pace! And always, always, ALWAYS wear your helmet!!!! Looking "cool" is not worth your life.
How did you find CBR Forums? I just started looking for forums online for the type of bike I have.
Elfling
05-26-2009, 04:37 PM
Name: Rebecca, or Becca :)
Where do you live? Clearwater, FL
What are you riding? 2002 cbr 600 f4i
How long have you been riding? Got my endorsement just this month, and have managed to log a few hundred miles in the last couple of weeks. Still trying to get my sea legs in a lot of ways and just taking it easy.
What kind of riding do you do? street
Why do you love this sport? VROOM! about sums it up.
How did you get into this sport? Bought the boyfriend a GSX-R 600 for our 5th anniversary; I was going to learn on his bike but was too scared to scratch up something new. We got a Ninja 250 for me to go through the MSF course on, and within a week I knew I wanted something a bit bigger.
What type of bike(s) do you have? 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i
Advice for new riders? Don't feel bad for starting small- and don't let anyone make you feel bad when you decide to upgrade :)
I'm really enjoying the 600. Going from a carburated biike to a fuel-injected bike made a huge difference in my comfort level with the noise. Also, cornering is *far* easier. And I can keep up with the boys :P
92seca2
05-30-2009, 05:13 PM
Hi, I'm Sasha.
I live in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
I have an 09 CBR 600 RR and a 92 Yamaha Seca II.
I've been riding for 3 years.
Right now I'm doing city riding and some touring, but I hope to ride the CBR on the track at some point. I'd also like to enter the Iron Butt competition, but that'll probably be on the Seca II.
I love going fast, and longboarding was my gateway drug that led to motorcycles.
My boyfriend, dad and friends have all encouraged me to get into bikes.
If you're new to riding, get a beater bike first and ride it for at least 2 years. You're going to drop it at least once, plus newer bikes are VERY fast. Also, go at your OWN pace and avoid riding in groups. Those go hand in hand. Last but not least, always be open to learning something new. The more open to criticism and correcting mistakes you are, the safer you'll be, and the longer you'll get to ride in life.
I just did a google search for a cbr forum and found this one.
http://cbrforum.com/forum/album.php?albumid=656&pictureid=3455
IvyRacer
07-01-2009, 07:11 PM
Name: Amanda
Where do you live? Los Angeles, CA (Los Feliz, to the locals)
What are you riding? '68 Honda CB160, '64 Honda CA160, and soon... '89 CBR 600F (Hurricane)
How long have you been riding? 6 months (4,000ish miles?)
What kind of riding do you do? street
Why do you love this sport? it's cheaper than a shrink ;-)
How did you get into this sport? I've been itching to get a Honda CBR since I first laid eyes on one, but it wasn't until recently that I found/made friends who were into the motorcycle culture. My boyfriend gave me a 150cc scooter to learn on and take the test, and the rest is history...
Advice for new riders? I'm fairly new myself, but as a rider in a busy city where the drivers are f*ing insane... I would like to add to the list of must-have gear: go for plain visibility over fashion if you have the option. I commute daily, taking surface streets through the belly of the beast, and I can't help but notice that I have zero "close calls" in my bright red w/white piping jacket compared to people practically running me off the road on purpose when I wear any of my "cooler looking" black or brown ones... (weird coincidence?)
How did you find CBR Forums? :icon_google:. I'm picking up a Hurricane in a month, so I decided to research the heck out it, since it'll be my first sport bike.
Elfling
07-02-2009, 01:38 PM
I love that 160 :) Welcome girlie!
jennafer42
07-13-2009, 10:11 AM
Mostly just read posts and threads but rarely post so I suppose it's about time I could do this...
Name: Jenna
Where do you live? WI
What are you riding? 2001 F4i
How long have you been riding? Not quite a year
What kind of riding do you do? Street
Why do you love this sport? Sweet Freedom... And the rush..
How did you get into this sport? I've always been interested, like riding on the back with friends, etc... but finally met sisters who my bf had taught that were willing to teach me. My bf helped me with bike selection and helped me fix the bike and that was it...
Advice for new riders? Practice, Practice, Practice X100 :)
How did you find CBR Forums? My BF needed some info from the manual so he told me to Google cbrforum
And Pics...
Elfling
07-13-2009, 11:45 AM
Hey Jenna :) Nice to see you post!
customseatcreations
08-30-2009, 11:21 PM
Name: Becky
Where do you live? Colorado Springs, CO
What are you riding? 05' CBR 600 F4i
How long have you been riding? 18 years
What kind of riding do you do? mountain passes
Why do you love this sport? nothing else like it
How did you get into this sport? started on a honda 125 when I was a beach bum living in Florida a long time ago
Advice for new riders? practice...practice...practice...
How did you find CBR Forums? google
And please, feel free to include a picture of you (and your ride!) so we can put a face with the name! :)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/beckycronis/BECKY_GEAR.jpg
Elfling
08-31-2009, 09:05 AM
Is your bike lowered, custom?
Shugarl0
09-23-2009, 01:33 PM
Name: Danielle
Where do you live? Suwanee, Ga
What are you riding? 2003 CBR600RR
How long have you been riding? 4 months!
What kind of riding do you do? Grocery getter
Why do you love this sport? Just love the feeling and speed :)
How did you get into this sport? Always wanted one and my gf kept suggesting i get one so I finally went for it one day and picked up my bike!
Advice for new riders? Stick with it.. im still learning
How did you find CBR Forums? GOOGLE!
Me and my bike
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/109/l_b85ff3ee3e8b4ffe914b0301d7b34266.jpg
Yes, we know this great guy in the Denver, CO area that lowers bikes for racing. He's an engineer. He did both my bike and my husband's VTR1000. It fits me like a glove. My inseam is 29" and I can almost flatfoot the bike with my riding boots on. Don't have to lean the bike to one side.
Elfling
09-24-2009, 10:42 AM
Yes, we know this great guy in the Denver, CO area that lowers bikes for racing. He's an engineer. He did both my bike and my husband's VTR1000. It fits me like a glove. My inseam is 29" and I can almost flatfoot the bike with my riding boots on. Don't have to lean the bike to one side.
Yeah, I have a 28" inseam and had to lower mine an inch to really work it in the end.
Elfling
09-24-2009, 10:43 AM
Name: Danielle
Where do you live? Suwanee, Ga
What are you riding? 2003 CBR600RR
How long have you been riding? 4 months!
What kind of riding do you do? Grocery getter
Why do you love this sport? Just love the feeling and speed :)
How did you get into this sport? Always wanted one and my gf kept suggesting i get one so I finally went for it one day and picked up my bike!
Advice for new riders? Stick with it.. im still learning
How did you find CBR Forums? GOOGLE!
Me and my bike
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/109/l_b85ff3ee3e8b4ffe914b0301d7b34266.jpg
This is me in my car on the way for a car show!
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/6/l_743a103b3b984339811aac192baac8ac.jpg
Welcome!! :) I recognize that happy OMFG smile on the bike, heehee.
thatsarachik
02-06-2010, 10:30 PM
I've been wanting to do this for awhile!
Name: Sara
Where do you live? Iowa
What are you riding? 98 CBR600 f3
How long have you been riding? Just bought my bike today, so haven't ridden it yet... but took MSF in 2008 and got my license, took a couple short rides on a friend's Katana last summer. I've been riding on the back since 2005.
What kind of riding do you do? Street
Why do you love this sport? Can't explain it, just do.
How did you get into this sport? Took a couple rides, then met my boyfriend at a gas station because I wanted a ride, haha... finally decided I didn't want to be just on the back anymore.
Advice for new riders? Well, being a new rider myself, I think I better be taking advice for awhile before I start trying to give it.
How did you find CBR Forums? Google, joined a couple months ago while I was looking to buy.
I don't have a pic of myself and the bike, but there are a couple of quick pics I took when we got it home today in my album. I'll update once it's nice enough to actually ride!
ladyholiday
02-20-2010, 09:37 PM
Name: holly but everyone calls me lady holiday
Where do you live? Stationed in Minot ND right now
What are you riding? Candy (my 2003 cbr600f4i)
How long have you been riding?road years ago but been riding for the last 2yrs faithfully..
What kind of riding do you do? (track, touring, city/country, dirt etc) a lil of everything, love crusing with friends and my hubby..
Why do you love this sport? love the feelin of freedom..
How did you get into this sport? its a family affair...lol
Advice for new riders? being a lil scared is good, keeps u focused, but most of all be safe n have fun.... enjoy urself..wooo
How did you find CBR Forums?was looking for parts n some people to talk to..
Elfling
03-08-2010, 12:51 PM
Wow, I actually *love* the pink and black! Welcome :)
ladyholiday
03-09-2010, 06:58 AM
thank you, im actually gettin different fairings and im painting her again this time i have more time to put into her, im going with a candy rasberry magenta thats completely sick along with a lil air brush and some vinyl. got some carbon fiber goodies too i cant wait, this years show is gonna be hot... thanks again