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Old 11-25-2008, 02:37 PM
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ok i'm new to this forum so dont bite my head off! ok im going through a delimaand im new to riding, i mean real new! ive only ridden a dirt bike once in my life thats how new i am. but anyways ive been searching for a bike for a while now and ive hurd different things like dont ever start on a 600, 250s are to slow! and you'll get tired of a 500 real soon. i dont want to kill myself! i dont want to wreck! and i have no real need to go a 100 plus mp but i want a decent bike that will get up to speed quick. i have self control and im very responsible but i also understand mistakes happen. but anyways ive found a bike that im intristed in, its a1996 cbr 600f3with low miles. i figure its a older bike so no real harm if i drop it but it still looks real niceand its fast enough. any comments????
 
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Old 11-25-2008, 02:40 PM
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oh yeah and my names matt... what up people!
 
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Old 11-25-2008, 09:24 PM
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Welcome to the Forum !
The 600's fine, just keep the revs down below 7000RPM until you get used to it.
Watch the power - even for an old bike she'll have plenty.
And we don't bite the heads off new members here.......
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 12:49 AM
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thanks guys! that deff helps! im going back tomorrow to take one last look at her before i buy her. hopefully ill be able to post some pics soon!
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 06:26 PM
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Hey Matt.
So you have rider training courses in your part of the world?A few lessons under the belt would give you some confidence prior to hitting the road.
One thing you will learn quickly is that Drivers can never be underestimated in regard to being ignorant,stupid & 5 different shades of barking mental.
Good luck with it,stay safe.
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 10:19 PM
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I bite, yup -
Generally only grandpa Aussies, tho
My teeth are gettin' wubbery.......

 
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Old 11-27-2008, 02:31 AM
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thanks again! yeah actually a good family friend of ours teaches those classes! and ill be sure to watch out for both ya...u can never really trust those aussies[:-]
 



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