i'm a noob without a bike!
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09-25-2009, 02:19 PM
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i'm a noob without a bike!
Hey everyone, I'm from Saskatchewan Canada and am just getting into sportbikes. I've been riding motocross bikes and enduro's (as I'm a farm kid) my whole life and now that i've moved to the city for university, It's time to change things up!
Eventually, I plan to purchase about a 98-04 cbr (less than $3500). Probably a 600 but maybe even a fireblade 900. But first, I will buy a smaller bike like a cbr 125 or similar for a few months. Not only so I dont kill myself but so I can better understand the dynamics of sportbike riding, and dont get scared of the power of a larger bike.
If anybody has any bike suggstions (big or little) it would be greatly appreciated!
See you on the threads!
Eventually, I plan to purchase about a 98-04 cbr (less than $3500). Probably a 600 but maybe even a fireblade 900. But first, I will buy a smaller bike like a cbr 125 or similar for a few months. Not only so I dont kill myself but so I can better understand the dynamics of sportbike riding, and dont get scared of the power of a larger bike.
If anybody has any bike suggstions (big or little) it would be greatly appreciated!
See you on the threads!
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09-25-2009, 08:04 PM
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Welcome
Giday Evan ... welcome to the CBRF mate ..
Your off road experience will help you with road ridding ...
If I were you I would spend a few bucks on a rider course first...then IMO , I would not let the power of a CBR 600F scare you ... They are only as scary as you decide to ride them ...
It is very easy to get on a big bike and take it slow while you adjust.. but then that's up to you I spose ...
The shock from a 125 to a 600 will still be a big one ...lol
Buy an older 600F and learn on it before you spend the bigger amount of cash on a later model one mate ..
anyway ..good luck with what ever you decide to do ...
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# NEW TO RIDING THE ROADS ?
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Your off road experience will help you with road ridding ...
If I were you I would spend a few bucks on a rider course first...then IMO , I would not let the power of a CBR 600F scare you ... They are only as scary as you decide to ride them ...
It is very easy to get on a big bike and take it slow while you adjust.. but then that's up to you I spose ...
The shock from a 125 to a 600 will still be a big one ...lol
Buy an older 600F and learn on it before you spend the bigger amount of cash on a later model one mate ..
anyway ..good luck with what ever you decide to do ...
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with our compliments ..
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
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
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/
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=DIyr5TXqe8Y
Another very good insight to how to use Forums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
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09-25-2009, 08:44 PM
Hmmm .. a newbie and no bike, I say we ban him ..lol j/k
Welcome to the forums, sorry I can be such a ferocious kitteh ;-)
Many disagree but there are 600s and there are 600s, some say they are too much but I say ride an original 600F2 or something then try a new 600RR, the difference will blow you away or it should if you are clinically sane ;-)
Any F2/F3 should be nice as they are total ***** cats out of the power band, a new RR though is pretty strong even at low revs so takes time to adjust ... whatever you decide the throttle goes both ways ... it's your call whatever anyone says here ...
just take care, let us all know what you gey and have fun and be safe!! :-)
Jules
Welcome to the forums, sorry I can be such a ferocious kitteh ;-)
Many disagree but there are 600s and there are 600s, some say they are too much but I say ride an original 600F2 or something then try a new 600RR, the difference will blow you away or it should if you are clinically sane ;-)
Any F2/F3 should be nice as they are total ***** cats out of the power band, a new RR though is pretty strong even at low revs so takes time to adjust ... whatever you decide the throttle goes both ways ... it's your call whatever anyone says here ...
just take care, let us all know what you gey and have fun and be safe!! :-)
Jules
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09-25-2009, 10:10 PM
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09-26-2009, 12:02 AM
I'm near Saskatoon, there aren't many older CBRs for sale in SK especially at decent prices -- it seems like mostly gixxers here. CBR 125s are very rare as well, not many people are interested since there's no CC limit for learners here (yet -- new licensing rules come into effect next year).
My gf will be selling her ZZR 250 soon, it's a fantastic little bike but almost all of our commuting is done on the highway and we don't want to subject it to constant 9000+ rpm high load use. If we lived in the city we'd be keeping it. It's a blast to ride and costs next to nothing to license. It's been my daily driver since I retired my F1 for a complete rebirth over the winter.
My gf will be selling her ZZR 250 soon, it's a fantastic little bike but almost all of our commuting is done on the highway and we don't want to subject it to constant 9000+ rpm high load use. If we lived in the city we'd be keeping it. It's a blast to ride and costs next to nothing to license. It's been my daily driver since I retired my F1 for a complete rebirth over the winter.
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09-26-2009, 12:23 AM
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I think you have the perfect plan and chain of thought. Start small n work your way up. As Classic stated, its all in how you control the bike as a rider, but if you get spooked and panic and twist the throttle too much a 600 can n will let you know about it. On a smaller bike you can get all the kinks worked out while learning n have much better control when you move up to a 600 or whatever. 
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09-26-2009, 09:25 AM
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[quote=
Many disagree but there are 600s and there are 600s, some say they are too much but I say ride an original 600F2 or something then try a new 600RR, the difference will blow you away or it should if you are clinically sane ;-)[/quote]
I see, what's the primary difference in these bikes? I just assumed new
ld but apparently there's a power difference too??
[quote= I'm near Saskatoon, there aren't many older CBRs for sale in SK especially at decent prices [/quote]
YES! There's practically nothing out there but check this; http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-ve...AdIdZ151831457 what'dya think? I know it's a 900 but ultimately I wouldnt say no to one of those. Is there a giagantic (for those that have ridden them) difference in power, weight and handling between the 600's and a 900 fireblade?
I would like to thank you guys for all your hospitality and I look forward to posting!
Many disagree but there are 600s and there are 600s, some say they are too much but I say ride an original 600F2 or something then try a new 600RR, the difference will blow you away or it should if you are clinically sane ;-)[/quote]
I see, what's the primary difference in these bikes? I just assumed new
ld but apparently there's a power difference too??[quote= I'm near Saskatoon, there aren't many older CBRs for sale in SK especially at decent prices [/quote]
YES! There's practically nothing out there but check this; http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-ve...AdIdZ151831457 what'dya think? I know it's a 900 but ultimately I wouldnt say no to one of those. Is there a giagantic (for those that have ridden them) difference in power, weight and handling between the 600's and a 900 fireblade?
I would like to thank you guys for all your hospitality and I look forward to posting!
#8
09-26-2009, 10:18 AM
I'd say it's worth checking out if it's still available. I think you can skip the small beginner bike step since you're already an experienced dirtbike rider. I was the same way, I put in hundreds if not thousands of hours on dirtbikes when I was a kid but had never had a streetbike until a few months ago. The basic skills are the same. Just take it easy until you're familiar with your new ride.
And never, ever, EVER stop scanning every square millimeter of road surface for debris. You know what SK roads are like, a patch of pea gravel in a corner doesn't care what kind of bike you're on
You will also become intimately familiar with all the badly sealed longitudinal cracks in your local roads. You probably never noticed them in the car . . .
And never, ever, EVER stop scanning every square millimeter of road surface for debris. You know what SK roads are like, a patch of pea gravel in a corner doesn't care what kind of bike you're on
You will also become intimately familiar with all the badly sealed longitudinal cracks in your local roads. You probably never noticed them in the car . . .
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09-26-2009, 04:45 PM
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Think I could skip it? I've heard sooo many people telling people in my demographic (18 year olds with only dirt bike experience) not to go with a bigger bike. I honestly think I'd do just fine with a 600 but I'm kinda just basing on what people have told me...
Yes I know saskatechwan roads... too well. I grew up driving on highway 20 and 386 all the time (you'd know them if you've ever been on them) and I fully understand about the gravel thing. How do bikes like these take gravel? I unfortunately would have to ride on about 3 miles of gravel to get to my hometown and i'm just wondering how they manage.
Yes I know saskatechwan roads... too well. I grew up driving on highway 20 and 386 all the time (you'd know them if you've ever been on them) and I fully understand about the gravel thing. How do bikes like these take gravel? I unfortunately would have to ride on about 3 miles of gravel to get to my hometown and i'm just wondering how they manage.
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09-26-2009, 05:22 PM
Even a big bike will only go as fast as you make it go. Only you can judge whether or not you're capable of using one in a nonretarded manner. There's no shortage of long, straight deserted roads around here to get familiar with a bike before you go out in city traffic. Do what I did, find an experienced rider who will take you out a few times so you can follow and do what they do.
I live a mile from the nearest pavement. A streetbike on gravel handles just like a dirtbike on gravel. A really, really heavy dirtbike. With bald tires
Stick to the crown or wheel tracks, watch your speed and you're fine. If you get sucked into soft gravel at the shoulder you're in trouble. Some days I do 40kph on the gravel, some days I do 80, depending on the condition of the road at the time.
I live a mile from the nearest pavement. A streetbike on gravel handles just like a dirtbike on gravel. A really, really heavy dirtbike. With bald tires
Stick to the crown or wheel tracks, watch your speed and you're fine. If you get sucked into soft gravel at the shoulder you're in trouble. Some days I do 40kph on the gravel, some days I do 80, depending on the condition of the road at the time.