Greenhorn on red F4 in SoCal
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Greenhorn on red F4 in SoCal
I don't know why it took me so long, but I've finally found CBR Forum!! Hi everybody!! Allow me to introduce myself.
I took the MSF beginner course over a year ago (June 2008) and then it took me almost six months (December 2008) to actually get a bike. I wanted to buy used to save money, but I also wanted one that was in tip-top shape so I shopped for a long, long time. Finally I found a '99 F4 at a dealership near my house, never been down, all original, with only 5,000mi on the clock! And it was dirt, dirt cheap because they were having trouble moving an old carbureted model like that, so I grabbed it.
So for now I'm trying to gather experience and self-confidence without getting arrogant or exceeding my limits. I can feel that the bike's capabilities are far greater than mine, but I'm happy to take my time filling in that gap comfortably. ;D
I took the MSF beginner course over a year ago (June 2008) and then it took me almost six months (December 2008) to actually get a bike. I wanted to buy used to save money, but I also wanted one that was in tip-top shape so I shopped for a long, long time. Finally I found a '99 F4 at a dealership near my house, never been down, all original, with only 5,000mi on the clock! And it was dirt, dirt cheap because they were having trouble moving an old carbureted model like that, so I grabbed it.
So for now I'm trying to gather experience and self-confidence without getting arrogant or exceeding my limits. I can feel that the bike's capabilities are far greater than mine, but I'm happy to take my time filling in that gap comfortably. ;D
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hey there zaarin and welcome to the forums,
sounds like a nice 600 bargain you have found
read up on counter steering if not familiar with it (link in my sig)
hope you enjoy your stay here :-)
Jules
sounds like a nice 600 bargain you have found
read up on counter steering if not familiar with it (link in my sig)
hope you enjoy your stay here :-)
Jules
Yep, welcome to the CBR Forums, zaarin!
Plenty of good info and good people here.
Sounds like you're doing everything right...
MSF, taking it slow... and most importantly...
riding a CBR.
Plenty of good info and good people here.
Sounds like you're doing everything right...
MSF, taking it slow... and most importantly...
riding a CBR.
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Reading your intro Zaarin , it sounds like you have a great and safe attitude and that's real good to hear mate 
You are thinking all the right things that will keep you and your nice new CBR in one neat piece ...
Welcome to the CBRF ....
keep up the good thoughts and do not be swayed by anyone around you that try's to get you to go beyond where you know you are comfortable mate ...
ride safe ......
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
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http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
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READ THESE POSTS by Jules :-) ....They may save your life !
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You are thinking all the right things that will keep you and your nice new CBR in one neat piece ...
Welcome to the CBRF ....
keep up the good thoughts and do not be swayed by anyone around you that try's to get you to go beyond where you know you are comfortable mate ...
ride safe ......
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with my compliments ..
How to use all 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/
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr...ice_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/
NOOBS...are you new to Forums .... ?
Please spend two minutes and watch these vids :-)
How to use Forums...a great for beginners to forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyr5...eature=related
Another very good insight to how to use Forums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
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Welcome to CBRF!! I have to agree with the Tail Gunner, you are going about this in exactly the right way zaarin. Good planning and patience are always rewarded in the long run and you are a shining example of that. Congrats on the new bike and be safe out there!!
Oh, and post up some pics of your new baby when you get some...
Oh, and post up some pics of your new baby when you get some...
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I thought about it... is it worth it? I mean, she's very clean and nice, but just a bone-stock black-on-red F4. If people are interested I will certainly take some pics. I have been wanting to cruise up to a scenic location and take some nice ones for desktop wallpapers and stuff anyway. ;]
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Welcome aboard zaarin,glad to have you with us.
Congrats on being level headed and going about getting started riding the RIGHT way!
The F4 is a easy bike to ride,so I know you can get plenty of years of pleasureable riding out her
.....and one last thing....newbies are REQUIRED to post pics of their rides.....so get to it!
LOL.
Ride safe & keep the rubebr side down.
Congrats on being level headed and going about getting started riding the RIGHT way!
The F4 is a easy bike to ride,so I know you can get plenty of years of pleasureable riding out her
.....and one last thing....newbies are REQUIRED to post pics of their rides.....so get to it!
LOL.
Ride safe & keep the rubebr side down.
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