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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/18/2008 12:43:42 PM

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NO
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/27/2008 12:59:06 PM

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So far I got some gear for the MSF course,

Alpinestars Octane S-Moto Leather Gloves
and
Alpinestars SMX-4 Riding Boots.

After the MSF course I will pick up the gear and the bike ( Wonder what I will get ! )

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/28/2008 2:00:19 PM

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I just got a F4i for my first bike. never even rode a dirt bike before. so...NO ABSOLUTELY NOT.

I listened to my friend and he was wrong.

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/28/2008 2:31:12 PM

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My F4i was my first bike, which I purchased AFTER taking the MSF class and getting my endorsement. I had no problems going out on the street and freeway that first night. I was smart and rode only in my comfort zone for a long time. It took me over a year before I started riding more regularly with friends, going a little quicker, practicing more often, etc.. To this day, the bike still scares me at times, and I am far from reaching its potential.

While I don''t think a 600 is the best starter bike for most people, they are perfectly fine if you know what you''re doing.

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/28/2008 2:38:53 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Aken

My F4i was my first bike, which I purchased AFTER taking the MSF class and getting my endorsement. I had no problems going out on the street and freeway that first night. I was smart and rode only in my comfort zone for a long time. It took me over a year before I started riding more regularly with friends, going a little quicker, practicing more often, etc.. To this day, the bike still scares me at times, and I am far from reaching its potential.

While I don''''t think a 600 is the best starter bike for most people, they are perfectly fine if you know what you''''re doing.

As a n00b they know nada tho. If they use the head on thier shoulders n not between their legs, yes its possible. If they use common sense, it is possible. If they dont let peer pressure and ego to drive them to push when they have business doing so, then it is possible. If they actually think b4 acting, then its possible. Now how often do you actually meet people like that? 1 out of a 100 maybe lol. Hence why I never suggest a 600 as a first bike.

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/28/2008 2:52:38 PM

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That''s why I don''t think it''s a good starter for most people. However I can''t just flat out say "No, a 600 is completely bad for you or anybody as a starter bike." because it was MY starter bike =)

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/28/2008 2:57:28 PM

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ORIGINAL: Aken

That''''s why I don''''t think it''''s a good starter for most people. However I can''''t just flat out say "No, a 600 is completely bad for you or anybody as a starter bike." because it was MY starter bike =)

I started on min-bikes, then a cr100, then a KDX 175, 2 different Shadows, a 88 cane (w/ all the go fast mods, totaled it BTW), and my now 00 F4. So I can say it lol.

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/28/2008 3:05:23 PM

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I started on a Ninja 250, sold it for what I paid, bought another one a year later, sold it for way more than I paid, bought the F4i over a year later. I took the MSF (in the rain!) a few weeks after getting the Honda. Very glad I did.

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/28/2008 6:19:05 PM

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Rode a dirt prior to getting a street bike...My first street bike was my f4i...I believe if you have a good head on your shoulders and have prior experience on a motorcycle that a 600 isn''t a HORRIBLE choice of bike...Msf course is always a good choice for anyone riding..

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/28/2008 6:23:48 PM

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Rode a dirt prior to getting a street bike...My first street bike was my f4i...I believe if you have a good head on your shoulders and have prior experience on a motorcycle that a 600 isn''''t a HORRIBLE choice of bike...Msf course is always a good choice for anyone riding..

again, this is 1 in a 100 occurrence lol

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/29/2008 3:26:45 AM

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yea i had never rode a day in my life (with the exception of taking my brothers 600rr around the block once and not going over 25) and i bought my brand new 06 f4i last june and i rode that first 500 miles like it was a 250 learned the bike a little and then we just grew up together and i never had any issues almost dumped it once parking going really slow but i muscled it up and they r heavy and i would say if ur not an idiot go ahead with a 6 but like playful was sayin that is about 1 in 100, and jus remember the next time u turn that key on could b your last so it doesnt matter what u get u better respect it and if u get a kawi go to a kawi forum ;)

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/29/2008 3:37:54 AM

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http://www.break.com/index/first-motorcycle-ride-goes-poorly.html

It''s called clutch control... you don''t have it for a long time. The arguement that a 600 if ridden gently is as safe as a smaller bike is kinda thin - because as a new rider you don''t know how to ride, let alone how to ride "safely". On a 250 this idiot would have probably stalled it, maybe jerked about a bit, maybe dropped it... but he certainly wouldn''t have been able to get going that fast, nor would it get away from him so easily.

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/29/2008 9:43:21 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: woot

http://www.break.com/index/first-motorcycle-ride-goes-poorly.html

It''''s called clutch control... you don''''t have it for a long time. The arguement that a 600 if ridden gently is as safe as a smaller bike is kinda thin - because as a new rider you don''''t know how to ride, let alone how to ride "safely". On a 250 this idiot would have probably stalled it, maybe jerked about a bit, maybe dropped it... but he certainly wouldn''''t have been able to get going that fast, nor would it get away from him so easily.

isnt the bike in that vid a 954?

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 6/30/2008 7:27:17 PM

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I was in the same boat as you, I''ve always wanted a F4i and I was set on getting it as my first bike. I saw this video http://www.livevideo.com/video/C001190A311C4CC4AA1E9CD5F025D025/first-bike-sports-bike-aug.aspx, it kinda hit me I realized that if I really wanted to enjoy the sport of riding I should get a small bike that''s more forgiving. I wound up getting a 250Ninja and it was so fun and I wound up respecting bikes more because of their power and their ability to kill me :)
GL with your purchasing (and the GF thing is a plus :)

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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/15/2008 7:15:30 AM

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Well I passed the MSF course with flying colors! Now it''s time to look for a bike. From what you all say it''s 1 in 100 that a person doesn''t show off, uses the head on their shoulders and not between their legs, and doesn''t go for showing off.........that''s me. I know i will be fine if i end up getting an F4i but if i can find a good deal on a 250 that''s what i will get for the rest of this season and then next year get the F4i. I do hope i find a better deal on an f4i though.

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