First bike = F3 yay or nay?
#21
08-19-2008, 09:04 AM
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RE: First bike = F3 yay or nay?
i was just about to post about that idodirt..lol
Congrats on the bike! What color scheme is it? I cant wait to see pics, i love f3 pictures
Take er easy on the throttle and stay safe bro! Got any gear yet? Full leathers definatly! They look awesome, and i love posting this pic..lol
Congrats on the bike! What color scheme is it? I cant wait to see pics, i love f3 pictures
Take er easy on the throttle and stay safe bro! Got any gear yet? Full leathers definatly! They look awesome, and i love posting this pic..lol
#22
08-19-2008, 12:13 PM
RE: First bike = F3 yay or nay?
ORIGINAL: redzintimidator
i was just about to post about that idodirt..lol
Congrats on the bike! What color scheme is it? I cant wait to see pics, i love f3 pictures Take er easy on the throttle and stay safe bro! Got any gear yet? Full leathers definatly! They look awesome, and i love posting this pic..lol
i was just about to post about that idodirt..lol
Congrats on the bike! What color scheme is it? I cant wait to see pics, i love f3 pictures
Take er easy on the throttle and stay safe bro! Got any gear yet? Full leathers definatly! They look awesome, and i love posting this pic..lol
#23
08-19-2008, 01:25 PM
#24
08-19-2008, 02:36 PM
RE: First bike = F3 yay or nay?
ORIGINAL: DarkNinja75
I'll be the crazy guy who disagrees and says the F3 isn't a good bike to start on. Maybe it's because I bought mine geared down one in the front and up two in the rear. It's my second bike, having started on a Ninja 500. The 500 was fast enough and I only sold it because I wanted something more aggressive. The F3 fit that perfectly, and the thing was like a rocket compared to the 500. My F3 pulls power wheelies in first, and I hitting the back roads aggressively last week I found it can do a power wheelie in second as well.
But I'm outnumbered in this forum, so I know my advice will be ignored.
I'll be the crazy guy who disagrees and says the F3 isn't a good bike to start on. Maybe it's because I bought mine geared down one in the front and up two in the rear. It's my second bike, having started on a Ninja 500. The 500 was fast enough and I only sold it because I wanted something more aggressive. The F3 fit that perfectly, and the thing was like a rocket compared to the 500. My F3 pulls power wheelies in first, and I hitting the back roads aggressively last week I found it can do a power wheelie in second as well.
But I'm outnumbered in this forum, so I know my advice will be ignored.
I just bought my first bike and it's a 96 with 10000 miles. Has an exhaust, ignition, new tires and in pretty good condition, I paid 2600 for it. Bikes runs really good and actually considering gearing it down a little. Would prefer acceleration over Top End!!! I never road a crotch rocket before and I'm having a great time on it so far. Just being a little careful until I'm truly comfortable!!
#25
08-19-2008, 03:27 PM
RE: First bike = F3 yay or nay?
ORIGINAL: stix818
I'm curious why you don't think it's a good bike to start on? Because of gearing and why?
I just bought my first bike and it's a 96 with 10000 miles. Has an exhaust, ignition, new tires and in pretty good condition, I paid 2600 for it. Bikes runs really good and actually considering gearing it down a little. Would prefer acceleration over Top End!!! I never road a crotch rocket before and I'm having a great time on it so far. Just being a little careful until I'm truly comfortable!!
ORIGINAL: DarkNinja75
I'll be the crazy guy who disagrees and says the F3 isn't a good bike to start on. Maybe it's because I bought mine geared down one in the front and up two in the rear. It's my second bike, having started on a Ninja 500. The 500 was fast enough and I only sold it because I wanted something more aggressive. The F3 fit that perfectly, and the thing was like a rocket compared to the 500. My F3 pulls power wheelies in first, and I hitting the back roads aggressively last week I found it can do a power wheelie in second as well.
But I'm outnumbered in this forum, so I know my advice will be ignored.
I'll be the crazy guy who disagrees and says the F3 isn't a good bike to start on. Maybe it's because I bought mine geared down one in the front and up two in the rear. It's my second bike, having started on a Ninja 500. The 500 was fast enough and I only sold it because I wanted something more aggressive. The F3 fit that perfectly, and the thing was like a rocket compared to the 500. My F3 pulls power wheelies in first, and I hitting the back roads aggressively last week I found it can do a power wheelie in second as well.
But I'm outnumbered in this forum, so I know my advice will be ignored.
I just bought my first bike and it's a 96 with 10000 miles. Has an exhaust, ignition, new tires and in pretty good condition, I paid 2600 for it. Bikes runs really good and actually considering gearing it down a little. Would prefer acceleration over Top End!!! I never road a crotch rocket before and I'm having a great time on it so far. Just being a little careful until I'm truly comfortable!!
#27
08-19-2008, 04:16 PM
RE: First bike = F3 yay or nay?
Dream Seller, good to hear and good luck!! My first trip on the freeway was a little nerve racking but I'm used to it!! My hobby gets me nervous every round!! I hear you on short shifting it. I found myself shifting early and seeing it only up at 7 grand and couldn't believe it. It sounded like it was enought but not true!! The first time I went through the gears and ran it up to 13 grand it put a grin on my face!!!
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08-20-2008, 12:15 AM
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RE: First bike = F3 yay or nay?
I know that feeling, I was short shifting, then I was like "wait...this redlines at like 14......im only at 6....." but I got scared off around 11, lol (lots of curves and all on the road, not too many straights to do it on) but it DEFFINITELY put a smile on my face, and my gearing is all factory 15/43
Don't gear down until you're VERY confident on your bike, Ive heard it's a whole new ball game.
Don't gear down until you're VERY confident on your bike, Ive heard it's a whole new ball game.
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08-20-2008, 01:41 PM
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