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Hey! New to the forum and topic in general... - 2/15/2008 5:20:11 PM

pride54

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I've always had a fascination with motorcycles (particularly sport bikes) but dedicated my time to football, wrestling and school. Not to mention my parents have pretty much always dictated my spendings and wouldn't even consider letting their only son have a bike. Now that i've graduated high school, started college, and have much more control over my life (lol not quite total control), i really think its a good time to begin thinking where to start. I've never been on a motorcycle in my life (even the thought of that makes me sad) but this doesn't discourage me at all. Truth be told I don't know much about the subject at all. One thing about me, definately rubbed off on me from my parents, is that im a pretty cautious person. What I would really like is something thats good for beginners, easy to ride but also that i will fit comortably without being too cramped. Im about 6'1 215. Would something like CBR 125R be a good option to look at, or should I avoid sport bikes for a while? Any help and knowledge is appreciated.

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RE: Hey! New to the forum and topic in general... - 2/16/2008 1:50:08 AM

fishfryer527

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quote:

What I would really like is something thats good for beginners, easy to ride but also that i will fit comortably without being too cramped. Im about 6'1 215. Would something like CBR 125R be a good option to look at, or should I avoid sport bikes for a while?

Sportbikes are fine to start out on. Start small like you are planning to do, take it easy, and you'll be fine. Don't forget to get good safety gear.

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RE: Hey! New to the forum and topic in general... - 2/16/2008 11:26:42 PM

demonchild

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some of the other manufactuers 500cc classes are good to start on. I started on a honda CBR 600 1997. It treated me good. I learned a lot. I also agree with fishfryer. saftey gear and keep smart. The second you get stupid on a bike and it will hurt you.

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RE: Hey! New to the forum and topic in general... - 2/18/2008 8:00:50 AM

pitsvtec

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Hello & Welcome!!

Take an MSF course, it will help a lot!

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RE: Hey! New to the forum and topic in general... - 2/18/2008 8:16:07 AM

kschlett

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I would highly recommend finding a buddy that has a dirt bike and learning on that first, then take the MSF course to see if you're even interested in a crotch rocket or not. Fortunately for some of us, we've had previous experience and just flat out KNEW that's what we wanted but for others they're not sure. If you're going to start out on a beginner bike, start with an F4i or something similar. The problem is that people purchase say a 250 and out grow them in 3 months, 500's and they last about 6 months. If you're going to to do it, do it right and start with a good beginner bike like the F4i. remember that the rr's, say a 600, isn't alot different from the 750's or 1000's except for the power bands and how fast they will actually go. The f4i's seriously don't have as powerfull of a powerband but are still quick, light, and just easy to learn on.

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