RE: Would a F4i be a good starter?
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/15/2008 8:36:45 PM
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Mwall
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Meh. Its all about you. Its not really your skill you should be thinking about, its your judgment when its comes to a first bike. The thing with these bikes is its WAY TO EASY to go fast and TBH they are VERY easy to ride. If you think you can handle the 600 go for, if you have a big ego....not so much.
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/16/2008 6:13:07 AM
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XXVI
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right now it''s bascially what ever i can get cheaper the f4i and or a sv650. I just want to ride, at this point idc what it is that i ride just want to get on the road and learn more and practice in parking lots.
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/16/2008 8:27:16 AM
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Phobix
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Hello,
I''''m in the same situation as you XXVI, only a month or so behind you. Please can you keep posting in this forum and let us know your choice and your thoughts. Im knocking on the door of 30 and i have been threatening to get into riding a bike for years but not had the cash... things have changed now and its time to make a dream come true. I love the F4i and i would class myself as the 1 in a 100 person, ''''m no showoff and i really don''''t care for stunts or riding fast. My heart reaches out for this bike but my mind is still in control.... its a choice i would also love some help with.
Keep us posted.
Regards,
Phobix
< Message edited by Phobix -- 7/16/2008 8:28:02 AM >
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/16/2008 9:18:19 AM
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dave ls1
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The F4i is not a good starter. A good starter is a bike that''''s meant for newbies. Ninja 250, Buell Blast, GZ250, Shadow 250, etc.
They''''re easier and cheaper to maintain, repair, insure. Cheaper tires, even better MPG, simple to check and change spark plugs and oil. You learn the ins and outs of owning, maintaining and repairing a motorcycle before moving up to a 160mph bike with a race heritage. Bikes require a lot more attention than cars and almost as much attention as boats.
There is a lot more to riding motorcycles than throwing a leg over the seat and twisting the throttle. You wouldn''''t know that because you haven''''t been an owner before, so listen to those who have the experience.
< Message edited by dave ls1 -- 7/16/2008 9:19:09 AM >
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/16/2008 11:40:46 AM
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XXVI
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I''ll keep you posted Phobix.
( This site sucks by the way, many times now i have wrote a long post and then the site fails to work when i hit ok...just saying )
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/16/2008 1:20:29 PM
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Good luck Boys w whatever you decide def keep us posted.
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/16/2008 1:30:24 PM
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XXVI
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Thx CBR Time
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/17/2008 8:09:02 AM
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Personally, I really don''t think there is any reason to start on a 250 if you educate yourself and take it easy. I drove a 250 once before my big bro came over and let me jump on his 954. Looking back that may not have been the best move, but it scared me a little into havng respect for these machines. Then, my friends taught me on one of their GSXR 600s and now I''ve finally purchased a 2001 F4I at an amazing deal I just couldn''t pass up. I''m definitely not saying I''m a pro by any means, but I''m pretty sure I''ll do fine finishing up learning on the F4I. I say as long as you are comfortable, but not cocky start on a 600... I know there will be lots of disagreement with me saying that, especially since I don''t have a ton of riding experience, but I''ve talked to people who have started on 600s and have lots of experience and they agree with me :)
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/17/2008 10:57:06 AM
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bapishere
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your definetely right^ i can back you up on that. I took the msf course and i practiced for two days straight on a 250cc bike. then i got a cbr 600f4i 600 a 250 is a waist your going to outgrow it within 2 weeks
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/17/2008 11:03:00 AM
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smakawhat
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quote:
ORIGINAL: bapishere
your definetely right^ i can back you up on that. I took the msf course and i practiced for two days straight on a 250cc bike. then i got a cbr 600f4i 600 a 250 is a waist your going to outgrow it within 2 weeks
That''s a load of.... If you think you''re outgrowing it in 2 weeks. YOU AIN''T RIDING it!!!
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/17/2008 2:56:52 PM
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nuke79
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I bought my first bike, a 2003 600 f4i, in March. I took the MSF course as well. I knew that getting a 600 was a good idea because I knew even before taking the MSF course that I was going to take everything slow. Watch a bunch of youtube vids of dumb ashs crashing. It keeps you in check. Then watch a bunch of vids, and read up on proper riding style.
I''m VERY happy that I didn''t get a 250 as my first bike. My 600 is plenty for me now, and for the next year, then I''ll move up. 1300 Busa maybe.....j/k ... in short...take your time, research, take the MSF course....know the limits of your bike, and how FAST it is!
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RE: Would a F4i be a good starter? - 7/17/2008 4:02:03 PM
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Lexls
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I think it''s all about how you ride. If you''re smart and you learn how to ride on a f4i you''ll be fine. But if you think from day one you know it all, you''re just an accident waiting to happen. I started on a 600 and i''ve never had a problem but I respected the fact that at first I was a new rider and I didn''t know it all and as I learned and you always learn something new when riding, I got more comfortable and started getting more out of my bike. Just don''t think you''re a pro from day one and learn what your bike can do as you learn how to ride better.
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