First off, this is a great forum, thanks to everyone who helps out.
Ok, I have a stock '04 F4i and I'm wondering if it's possible to change the gears to make the bike slower and less touchy. I'm thinking it will be a good idea to slow it down a bit until I get comfortable with the bike and maybe this could help the bike be slightly more forgiving. Thanks in advance for the help...

 

smaller sprockets ..will give u less bottom end ..but more top end, i think your best bet is your throttle ..lol just take it easy

 

I agree, just be easy on the throttle. You will regret having to take the smaller sprockets back off to put bigger ones on later. Just a waste of time

 

Ok well I go easy on the throttle however what I'm worried about it the accidental cases where I give it too much throttle (for instance hitting a bump and my wrist slightly turning). It would be nice if the consequences were slightly smaller.

 

How hard do you crank it back when you hit a bump. Most of the time if I hit a bump I end up throttling down, not up.

 

Hasn't happened yet, just trying to be safe. I'm a beginner and trying to take some precautions. Just taking it easy and getting some skills right now.

 

Buy a smaller bike...should have started with maybe a Can-a-tuna (Katana), then worked up to a 600.

 

You should seriously consider taking an MSF course to help teach you good habits before you develop bad ones.

 

I did take the MSF course and got 100% score on everything. I didn't buy a smaller bike, I bought a 600, so any advice for the actual bike I have is appriciated.

 

i'd recommend just leaving the bike alone and adjust to your bike. don't modify to make it slower, cause you will just have to get used to it all over again, once you change it to be normal (or faster).