Would a F4i be a good starter?
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ORIGINAL: XXVI
Well I just was thinking over all Id rather have a CBR600rr and the fastest way to get to It would be to learn on that 250R for a season and then upgrade to the CBR600rr. I will be getting the 2008 250r only because my girl Is thinking about learning how to ride as well. ( She wants to see how I do first lol ). Then once I am ready to upgrade I can just give her the 250R and I can move on up to the 600RR.
Well I just was thinking over all Id rather have a CBR600rr and the fastest way to get to It would be to learn on that 250R for a season and then upgrade to the CBR600rr. I will be getting the 2008 250r only because my girl Is thinking about learning how to ride as well. ( She wants to see how I do first lol ). Then once I am ready to upgrade I can just give her the 250R and I can move on up to the 600RR.
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ORIGINAL: smakawhat
Long story short, those bikes will AMPLIFY your mistakes as a new rider 10000 fold. As a new rider you will f'up, none of this, oh I will respect the throttle, I'll just take it easy. That's doesn't wash when a cage comes out of nowhere and you panic and grab a handfull of brake or you suddenly find you hit a pothole and you WACK your throttle.
Long story short, those bikes will AMPLIFY your mistakes as a new rider 10000 fold. As a new rider you will f'up, none of this, oh I will respect the throttle, I'll just take it easy. That's doesn't wash when a cage comes out of nowhere and you panic and grab a handfull of brake or you suddenly find you hit a pothole and you WACK your throttle.
Get a used bike, It's really up to you o-n that note, its the best thing, my first though was bought brand new, luckily I didn't dump it (although came VERY close once w-hile parking) so I don't feel pushy on that note, but it really is the best idea a-nd makes sense. Plus you will save $$$ on insurance a-nd purchase costs of a used bike, even sell it sometimes at the price you bought it when you want to upgrade!!!
Best of luck with your decision....
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My F4i was my first bike, which I purchased AFTER taking the MSF class and getting my endorsement. I had no problems going out on the street and freeway that first night. I was smart and rode only in my comfort zone for a long time. It took me over a year before I started riding more regularly with friends, going a little quicker, practicing more often, etc.. To this day, the bike still scares me at times, and I am far from reaching its potential.
While I don't think a 600 is the best starter bike for most people, they are perfectly fine if you know what you're doing.
While I don't think a 600 is the best starter bike for most people, they are perfectly fine if you know what you're doing.
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ORIGINAL: Aken
My F4i was my first bike, which I purchased AFTER taking the MSF class and getting my endorsement. I had no problems going out on the street and freeway that first night. I was smart and rode only in my comfort zone for a long time. It took me over a year before I started riding more regularly with friends, going a little quicker, practicing more often, etc.. To this day, the bike still scares me at times, and I am far from reaching its potential.
While I don't think a 600 is the best starter bike for most people, they are perfectly fine if you know what you're doing.
My F4i was my first bike, which I purchased AFTER taking the MSF class and getting my endorsement. I had no problems going out on the street and freeway that first night. I was smart and rode only in my comfort zone for a long time. It took me over a year before I started riding more regularly with friends, going a little quicker, practicing more often, etc.. To this day, the bike still scares me at times, and I am far from reaching its potential.
While I don't think a 600 is the best starter bike for most people, they are perfectly fine if you know what you're doing.
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