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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Well I finally fixed up the bike and went out riding today. Also got the bike inspected, clocked 83miles today and this is my first ever motorcycle and first time riding sooo yeah I did not kill my self and going above 65mph is scary **** and it sucks to be behind a bus or a truck its all windy.
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Also what temp should the bike be running at when I'm on the highway because mine is really low temp l
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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That seems to be normal for the f3 in cooler weather. Mine generally sits all the way at the bottom of the gauge. You have to remember, you're turning about half the rpm these things are capable of, so you're putting off a lot less heat than the radiator can get rid of.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dyracuse
That seems to be normal for the f3 in cooler weather. Mine generally sits all the way at the bottom of the gauge. You have to remember, you're turning about half the rpm these things are capable of, so you're putting off a lot less heat than the radiator can get rid of.
I took it up to 12k today and I was like OMFFFFFFGBBQ thing got some ***** way faster than my mustang, I don't know how people on the 1000s and 1400s hold to these
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Lol...don't forget the 900rr...I have the 520 +3 rear acceleration kit...just up to 9-10k is crazy. Super quick....


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I took it up to 12k today and I was like OMFFFFFFGBBQ thing got some ***** way faster than my mustang, I don't know how people on the 1000s and 1400s hold to these
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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I know of what you speak, my last scooter was a cb700sc.
The first time I really took a bite out of the power-band, on the F3, just WOW!!

The F3's are a lot of fun, if you use your head.
Don't be seduced by the Dark-side of the Force.Be cool and commit
the basics to muscle-memory, before you really try stretching your wings.

Ern
 

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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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I love that paint scheme so much! I wish I could have found one or else I would have never gone for the f4i body swap. Be careful with all the torque on these bikes, If the tires arent properly warmed up and you goose the throttle while taking a simple little turn like doing a 180 on a 2 way street it will slip out on you with no problem.

Welcome, if you need anything just ask!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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When I tried to cancel my blinkers I hit the horn every time..........
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowF3
I took it up to 12k today and I was like OMFFFFFFGBBQ thing got some ***** way faster than my mustang, I don't know how people on the 1000s and 1400s hold to these
Haha, reminds me of the first time I went on my F4 to take it home, went from a scooter straight to it, jumped on it took of and wound the throttle back in first. Up on the rear she went, I shat myself!
 
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