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05-02-2009, 01:43 PM
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the reason I suggest 250 because its small, not as fast and alot more forgiving. You can learn better on a smaller bike alot faster than you can on a larger one. Most ppl that start out on a 600 take longer to learn how to ride correctly as compared to those that start small and then move up to a larger bike. BUT, they make ego (and even female ones) tend to want to start out on what they want to ride.
Now if you take the MSF and track days etc, those will teach you how to ride properly on any bike.
Just suggestions, IMO a newbie shouldnt be allowed on a 600RR, its a race bike with lights for petes sake lol.
Anyhow best of luck with what ever bike you get.
Now if you take the MSF and track days etc, those will teach you how to ride properly on any bike.
Just suggestions, IMO a newbie shouldnt be allowed on a 600RR, its a race bike with lights for petes sake lol.
Anyhow best of luck with what ever bike you get.
I started on a 50cc 2 stroke. The things I learned on that small bike are invaluable. Because it was so forgiving, light, and easy to control I could do kneedraggers, turn tight tight corners, drift, and go all out. I felt really confident on it because I had so much more control.
now that I have 600cc F3 it is a whole different game. The bike will now work me instead of me working it. Turning with full control, braking, weaving through traffic, it will be a challenge since the throttle is very sensitive and the bike is fking heavy.
You will be riding bikes for the rest of your life. Get something small and master it. You will not be able to pick up some valuable skills on a big bike when you are a noob. On a small and used bike you can work that thing and push it without really worrying about the consequences of a drop. It wont make a big dent in your wallet as dropping a 600c+ will.
btw: i never dropped my bike before
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Really? Give me a few. I don't doubt it, just surprised. I always thought they'd be pretty quick and i think their the best looking bikes there are.
EDIT: oh i didnt see the picture. How much would those (excuse me if my lingo is off) "fairings" or "plastics' run you?
EDIT: oh i didnt see the picture. How much would those (excuse me if my lingo is off) "fairings" or "plastics' run you?
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05-03-2009, 06:58 PM
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Riding a Gixers is like riding a tin can full of ball bearings..
Compared to a 600F Honda
Riding a Gixer is very uncomfortable.
You might like the super sporty track look of the Gixer , but you come and tell me they are better, after 300-400 miles non stop on decent a road day ride
What do you want ? a show bike? to only do 50 miles each time you climb on? , or a ride that you can do some serious miles on without needing to go visit your chiropractor...
Sets of plastics can run up to $500 ....but getting them custom painted how you want sometimes is better for the older CBR's..
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05-03-2009, 07:53 PM
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I want a fun, quick, comfortable, and good looking bike for around $2500.
Maybe I should pass on the gsxrs for now. I've heard several times that they are uncomfortable. I kinda like the way the 500cc ninjas look and there are a few for sale that I could afford. I just don't want one that's terribly slow, even for a first bike. A 500cc bike might be a good choice for now. But still waiting for more opinions.
Maybe I should pass on the gsxrs for now. I've heard several times that they are uncomfortable. I kinda like the way the 500cc ninjas look and there are a few for sale that I could afford. I just don't want one that's terribly slow, even for a first bike. A 500cc bike might be a good choice for now. But still waiting for more opinions.
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05-03-2009, 08:51 PM
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cbr 600 f4 for sale - $3000 (council bluffs)http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/1141562626.html
1999 cbr 600 f4 3000 obf 23584 miles new tires clean title
97 honda cbr 600 f3 3000.00 o.b.o - $3000 (omaha)http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/1134586415.html
