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Hi I'm new to the forum I'm 17 and I've ridden dirtbikes quads and dirtbikes since I was 10 and hoping to get a bike soon looking to spend about $2600 what could I get for this price? and is there anybody here from Illinois? I have a couple questions about getting my motorcycle liscense
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01-30-2010, 10:11 PM
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Welcome to the CBRF, ridered!
For $2600, you could get a nice F3/F4, maybe even an older F4i. Here is an F3 in the chicago area that looks pretty nice. Here is another in the Madison area. (Looks to have aftermarket plastics/paint, tho??)
What I would do is look around on craigs list, ebay, or the local classifieds and see what's in your area. Then, if you aren't real familiar with what you're looking at, maybe take someone along who is. Basically look for strange rattles, leaks, smoke, misaligned parts, rash, odd paint, bent anything, etc. There are other tips on this site (and others) about buying used bikes.
As far as getting your license, look into the MSF program. Basically, it's a course you can take to get your license. Here is a list of places that have it: MSF Illinois
The MSF course in an invaluable resource and is highly recommended for a reason. I believe it is free in Illinois, and when you complete it, it satisfies the testing requirements for you to get your license (provided that you're over 18yrs old)
For $2600, you could get a nice F3/F4, maybe even an older F4i. Here is an F3 in the chicago area that looks pretty nice. Here is another in the Madison area. (Looks to have aftermarket plastics/paint, tho??)
What I would do is look around on craigs list, ebay, or the local classifieds and see what's in your area. Then, if you aren't real familiar with what you're looking at, maybe take someone along who is. Basically look for strange rattles, leaks, smoke, misaligned parts, rash, odd paint, bent anything, etc. There are other tips on this site (and others) about buying used bikes.
As far as getting your license, look into the MSF program. Basically, it's a course you can take to get your license. Here is a list of places that have it: MSF Illinois
The MSF course in an invaluable resource and is highly recommended for a reason. I believe it is free in Illinois, and when you complete it, it satisfies the testing requirements for you to get your license (provided that you're over 18yrs old)
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01-30-2010, 10:45 PM
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I moved your thread into our new member area ...
Welcome to the CBRF ...
This will be a great place for you to ask questions since you are new to road riding ..
$2600, will buy you a great CBR .. just be patient an look around real good before to make your choice ..
Std rules of thumb apply , just like with dirt bikes ... latest model lowest miles, best looking (condition) that you can find , unless you are good with mechanical stuff , then maybe you can check out a later model , one with a few issues might suit you ?...
anyway ...glad to have you join us , take care and don't be shy around here ...ask all the questions that you want ...
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with our compliments ..
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://motorbikemanuals.blogspot.com/
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr/Honda_CBR1000F_Service_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
# NEW TO RIDING THE ROADS ?
READ THESE POSTS by Jules :-) ....They may save your life !
https://cbrforum.com/forum/riding-skills-88/corner-fast-dont-crash-important-update-pg4-body-steer-63523/
How to use some of the stuff within the CBRForum
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/
If you are going to try to sell stuff here (READ THE THREAD BELOW)
https://cbrforum.com/forum/announcement.php?f=24&a=8
Welcome to the CBRF ...
This will be a great place for you to ask questions since you are new to road riding ..
$2600, will buy you a great CBR .. just be patient an look around real good before to make your choice ..
Std rules of thumb apply , just like with dirt bikes ... latest model lowest miles, best looking (condition) that you can find , unless you are good with mechanical stuff , then maybe you can check out a later model , one with a few issues might suit you ?...
anyway ...glad to have you join us , take care and don't be shy around here ...ask all the questions that you want ...
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with our compliments ..
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://motorbikemanuals.blogspot.com/
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr/Honda_CBR1000F_Service_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
# NEW TO RIDING THE ROADS ?
READ THESE POSTS by Jules :-) ....They may save your life !
https://cbrforum.com/forum/riding-skills-88/corner-fast-dont-crash-important-update-pg4-body-steer-63523/
How to use some of the stuff within the CBRForum
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/
If you are going to try to sell stuff here (READ THE THREAD BELOW)
https://cbrforum.com/forum/announcement.php?f=24&a=8
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Quick answer:
Shorter answer: **** up and won't get a license
If you do not obey the restrictions for junior drivers, you can receive a fine and mandatory surcharges. After a hearing, the DMV can suspend or revoke your learner permit or driver license.
Shorter answer: **** up and won't get a license
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welcome! i know someone that was pulled over with just a permit and was let off but that was just one nice cop. this it not good advise but i rode by my self all the time and had no problems. just get the endorsement asap. i thought if i were to get pulled over i would say i was just heading home, my friends that i was riding with riding to fast and i didnt feel safe 
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Welcome to the CBRF, ridered!
For $2600, you could get a nice F3/F4, maybe even an older F4i. Here is an F3 in the chicago area that looks pretty nice. Here is another in the Madison area. (Looks to have aftermarket plastics/paint, tho??)
For $2600, you could get a nice F3/F4, maybe even an older F4i. Here is an F3 in the chicago area that looks pretty nice. Here is another in the Madison area. (Looks to have aftermarket plastics/paint, tho??)