f4i guys moving to liter bikes
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f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/3/2008 5:15:34 PM
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SeattleSy#1255
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I am just curious as to what some of the opinions are about the neccessary seat experience/time you guys think a f4i rider should have before he attempts to move on to a 1000 or even a busa?
Obviously the liter bikes will be faster so what is some of the "must haves" for a rider to have coming from the f4i world to the liter bike world?
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/3/2008 9:02:08 PM
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If you've been riding for less than two years I don't recommend making this switch.
Bigger bikes mean more discretion with regards to all inputs..alot more discretion...throttle, brake, turn-in...everything.
"Smooth" is the name of the game.
My only advice is be very aware of what you're doing when it comes time to pick up the pace.
Big bikes will bite and when they do they usually bite hard.
Don't be afraid to be deliberate with your inputs, just make sure you are respecting what's beneath you at all times.
Ease into your new surroundings...don't be eager to push it right away or you'll get bit.
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 7:29:58 AM
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if you suck on one bike you'll suck on the other...
some guys just know how to ride and don't need anything bigger because straight away or top speed isn't their gig...
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 7:48:40 AM
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I don't know if experience is the right word, I'd say skill is a better word. I know I am not capable of outriding my bike, so I am definitely not a literbike candidate, I'd be just posing at this point.
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 7:53:45 AM
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It depends on the type of riding you do. I know I will be on my 600 for awhile longer and am even considering moving to something smaller (new Kawi 250???). Power tends to mask riding errors as it pertains to maintaining high corner speed.
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 8:25:03 AM
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anyway track time differences between say a 600rr and gsxr1k are of the order of 1-2 secs, so I wouldn't look at a 600-1k as a matter-of-time kind of 'upgrade'. unless you're into drag and burnouts and wheelies
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 9:21:10 AM
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To fishfryer527
Very very well said (or written!). My personal variant is: The F4i still makes me poop in my pants, so I don't even dream about 1K. lol.
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 9:25:49 AM
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If you like straightaways or the highway, the 'busa would be ok, other than that it is a pig in the corners or putzing around town on. The 600 is great on twisty roads, but for long distance, lack of a fuel gauge and riding position get the best of you. If you want to move up think about a VFR800 or a GSXR750 first. Kind of transition your way up to the big bike. I did it backwards and wish I hadn't. Stay away from the 'busa unless you are gonna drag race or like throwing money at the gas pump. Poor gas mileage and mediocre handling. VERY HEAVY BIKE.
(Obviously I don't like the 'busa)
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 9:33:53 AM
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in 2004 I rode both the busa and ZX-12 back to back and like the handling of the 12 WAAAAY better. The busa was more Cadillac-like.
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Ohlins, Racetech, Showa Suspension
Don''t go in the forest if you don''t want to go to Granny'
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 10:48:48 AM
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I waited 5 years and 3 bikes before I just bought the 08 1000RR.
Just figured it was the right time and I got a good deal on it. But honestly I coulda stayed and road my F4i forever and been happy.. although the ne 1krr is awesome
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 11:35:46 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: RojerLockless
I just bought the 08 1000RR.
Bastid 
< Message edited by Jaybird180 -- 4/4/2008 11:42:50 AM >
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ZG Dbl Bbbl, Galfer SS Lines, PC3r, Muzzy s/o, NRC cover, ShiftMinder(WTF?), Speedbleeders, Vortex sliders, fenderless, GP Shift
Ohlins, Racetech, Showa Suspension
Don''t go in the forest if you don''t want to go to Granny'
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 12:32:02 PM
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I started out on an R1... it just all comes down to throttle control...
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RE: f4i guys moving to liter bikes - 4/4/2008 1:22:35 PM
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Jaybird180
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So how's your cornering?
Tell me about those DIY Rearsets.
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Track/Street 02'' F4i
ZG Dbl Bbbl, Galfer SS Lines, PC3r, Muzzy s/o, NRC cover, ShiftMinder(WTF?), Speedbleeders, Vortex sliders, fenderless, GP Shift
Ohlins, Racetech, Showa Suspension
Don''t go in the forest if you don''t want to go to Granny'
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