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RE: new member lots of advice wanted - 4/25/2007 12:46:35 AM

JZHALES

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brand new bike + noob = bad idea, always just my opinion

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RE: new member lots of advice wanted - 4/25/2007 10:16:02 AM

Munson

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It sounds like you realize that buying an older, cheaper, less high-strung bike and riding it for a season or two makes sense. But we all know that riding a sportbike isn't about being sensible. If throwing your leg over a 600RR will make your heart sing, and getting on a 'lesser' bkie will make your heart sink, then that's going to be what you make your decision on.

One more thing, if the class you're thinking of taking after you get your bike is like the MSF experienced rider course, I would recommend waiting. You could spend months just working on reinforcing what you covered in the basic rider course. Get a few thousand miles under your belt, get so you're comfortable in traffic and at highway speeds, and keep practicing your swerves and panic stops and slow- and high-speed turns, then decide whether you want the experienced rider course, some track instruction, or something midway between the two, like the Lee Parks Advanced Riding Clinic.

Good luck and welcome!

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RE: new member lots of advice wanted - 4/25/2007 11:24:16 AM

TennesseeCBRF2

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um, isn't it push left, lean left, turn left?!!?
Dave, I started out on a 600F2. I bought a well-used, cheaper bike so I could learn the ropes and not worry too much about dropping it. The difference between my 600F2 and a new 600rr is about 25-30hp. I have about 4000 miles under my belt now, and feel like I could ride a 600rr skillfully enough not to kill myself. a 1krr would be way too much for me at this point.
My point is, if it's your first bike, you're probably going to drop it at least once (forget to put the kickstand down, lose your grip pushing it into the garage, etc...). My advice would be to start out on a tamer bike like a F2, F3, or even F4.
Welcome to the site, and good luck at the MSF! I took the course, and it's fun!

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RE: new member lots of advice wanted - 4/25/2007 3:26:30 PM

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Personally i started out on an 06 600 rr, but i will admit that i had some close calls starting out because thats a lot of power for a beginner. I did take the msf course, the only expirience i walked in there with was dirtbike riding experience. They taught me everything i needed, and every skill i learned has been applied to situations i have faced on the road. As long as you complete the course without any problems and have respect for the power, which from what your thread has said it sounds like you are, you wont have any problems i dont think. But do what you feel comfortable with. Keep the shiny side up too!

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RE: new member lots of advice wanted - 4/25/2007 3:45:02 PM

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Question for those with experience. I went the complete opposite route of Dave who seems to have a very good head on his shoulders. I bought a brand new 07 600RR with absolutely no sportbike experience, but I do ride dirt bikes. I feel really comfortable on it and sometimes almost too comfortable (138mph too comfortable) I've logged almost 400 miles now and am wondering if you guys think it is a good idea to go and take the MSF course? Does it teach just basics or is there something worth while?
Thanks and good luck in your decision.

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RE: new member lots of advice wanted - 4/25/2007 4:13:11 PM

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I feel really comfortable on it and sometimes almost too comfortable (138mph too comfortable)

hehe .......lets just say im really comfortable on my new bike.......almost like im part of it

hahahahahahahahahhaha

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RE: new member lots of advice wanted - 4/25/2007 4:30:29 PM

Munson

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quote:

ORIGINAL: KS67456
I feel really comfortable on it and sometimes almost too comfortable (138mph too comfortable)

That's what these bikes are meant to do, and they feel real natural doing it.

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ORIGINAL: KS67456
I've logged almost 400 miles now and am wondering if you guys think it is a good idea to go and take the MSF course? Does it teach just basics or is there something worth while?

Some of it will be pretty boring, but I think the basics are worthwhile, and if you can control your bike, especially a sportbike, at 8 mph, you'll find it's a lot easier to do it at 80 or 138. For someone coming from dirtbikes, you might benefit most from the classroom part where they talk about traffic awareness, since you already know how to ride. In my case, I had been riding for four months before I took the MSF, but I don't think I ever did a head check (in addition to looking in the mirror) until the instructor really stressed blind spots. Now I do it all the time, and it can literally be a lifesaver if you're moving from the left lane to the center at the same time as a car is moving from the right to the center.

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RE: new member lots of advice wanted - 4/25/2007 4:50:43 PM

CBRRupe

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munson hit the nail on the head....these bikes are built for speed....(had my 1000RR up to 193 the other day....greatest feeling in the world...felt 100% free, but i'll prolly never do it again.....and it sounds like all the MSF course teaches is the packet that they give you to take the temps test......use common sense out there and be safe everyone...

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