RE: 08/07 vs older models
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 8/28/2008 9:26:32 PM
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soccer13pro2007
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Browsing the forum and came across this thread
Though I have never had the honor to ride a new 600rr, I bought my first bike about a month ago. It''s a 1998 600 F3, and it''s by no means slow. I was NEVER scared of riding it, in fact I took it out and up to 75 on back roads (straights, lol) the first night I got it. Even now, it sits out in my driveway under a tarp in the rain and I LONG to ride it. If you''re scared to ride your bike, there''s no reason you should be purchasing a Crotch Rocket. But I don''t think that''s the case.
Granted, I had ridden bikes before. I begged my friend who has 2 bikes to go riding every time I went to his house (me on his CX500, him on his Ninja ES500) for about 2 weeks. I''m also VERY accustomed to driving a manual...every day. That helped me a good bit with the clutch and all.
If you make sure you''re smart, realize you''re still learning, don''t push something if you''re unsure (i.e. turns), don''t be over confident but still retain confidence enough to not be afraid to move, take the Safety course (which I''m taking for myself in December), and respect the bike, you''ll do fine.
And yes, if you''ve never had a bike, you will drop it in some way. I knocked mine over the first night I had it (in deep grass *sigh of relief* but on the side the previous owner had already knocked it over on) trying to get on it without the kickstand. I also almost dropped it pulling into my driveway and making a sharp turn to the side (stalls will also get you close to drops many times). But then the F3''s weigh 450 wet, a lot more than the new rr''s.
Doable for first bike? Yes
Good decision? Possibly, as long as you''re smart
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 8/29/2008 2:35:55 AM
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j5sense
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Take the msa course. My first bike was the 2008 cbr 600 rr brand new too. I am 26, a 8 year auto mechanic and i learned just fine on the 600. My issue was i dident want to get a bike that i would get tired of after a few years. The new 600s have more power then you ever need and if thats not enough you can always tune one or buy upgrades. Do whatever you want to do man, its your life. Some people learn just fine some people have issues and cant handle the 600. you shouldent be scared of it but you should respect the power.
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 8/29/2008 7:48:11 PM
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crashkhanman
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MSF. ''07 Easier...no ... Can the ''07 mask bad riding techniques more so then previous 600rrs..yes.
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/16/2008 8:09:46 AM
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Pootie Tang
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thanks for everyone''s posts, very helpful. I am still on the lookout for bikes but I have noticed that the majority of 600RRs on the market are ''03s. Does anyone know if there are problems with the ''03 series or is this just a coincidence?
Thanks in advance
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/16/2008 8:28:55 AM
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07white600rr
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i agree with everyone. take a course and start off easy. but it also depends on your backroun if youve been round dirt bikes, wheelers, mini bikes, or even harleys and you know a lil that has to come in to play. i grea up with a backround with all those (bikes wheelers etc) and my first sport bike i bought this year (march 08) and it was an 07 600rr and was easy for me to learn. also ull know if the bike is right or not wen u find it. Good luck
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/16/2008 9:11:45 AM
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DJ600RR
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Def. buy a Used bike, no matter what you get because you WILL drop it at least once... I was lucky enough that my 07 came with frame sliders on it and I happened to be stopped in a parking lot so the sliders were the only thing that touched the pavement. As far as starting on a 600RR, you should do fine. It''s 90% the rider and 10% the bike he''s riding. So if you keep a level head and know your bikes capabilities you''ll do fine.
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/16/2008 3:06:37 PM
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soccer13pro2007
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no, 03''s are fine, in fact I would look for 03''s if I were you (and I wasnt trying to lose too much money)
theyre the first year bikes were fuel injected (except for the f4i which i believe started in 2000) so this is the oldest you can get a bike and not have carbs b**tching at you every other season.
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/17/2008 12:35:55 PM
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skitzofrenzy
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03s are fine man, people out there are just trying to buy new cbr''s :D
get an 03 if you MUST have a rr , but i still say go get an f4i
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/17/2008 12:54:59 PM
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Undispu7ed
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I am sort of in the same predicament. I''ve never owned my own bike before but I know how to ride. I''ve tried the 250 and it wasn''t me. I learned on my cousin''s gsxr600 and it wasn''t too bad. I''m in the process of getting my own bike but I don''t like used bikes. I''ve checked out a few used ones and the throttle didn''t feel tight, and the clutch was very wobbly. I''m a guy who generally likes to buy brand new things. I''ve never had a used car either, lol. It''s just not in my nature to buy used things. Money isn''t a problem for me either. So I guess I should go ahead and get the new bike?
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/17/2008 6:20:57 PM
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nuke79
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Scanned through the posts, sorry if I''m repeating anything anyone else said. TAKE the riding course first. A f4i is a great bike to start on over the RR. I just started riding my 07'' and scares the crap out of me. What a huge difference over my 03 f4i. MUCH lighter, a lot more power. Insane difference over the f4i.
I''m not an expert rider, but buying a 250 is a waste in my opinion. Get a 600 to start, but ONLY if you are responsible, respect the bike, and others around you at all times.
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/19/2008 5:26:02 AM
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Pootie Tang
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thanks for all the responses. I am happy to announce i will be picking up a used ''03 cbr 600RR today after work!
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/19/2008 9:06:56 AM
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cbrsix
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Take everyone elses advice and take the motorcycle safety course. It teaches you all the basics you need to know to not hurt yourself when you are just learning to ride. The course i took supplies you with the bike (not sure if all do). they were 250''s. i started out on a katana 600 and after a year bought my cbr600rr, but that was my plan. a couple of my buddies still have 250 and its nothin to be ashamed of. they love them and they can tear it up. you dont need a ton of power to have fun. just be careful whatever you do and don''t throw away your money on a brand new bike. go used first.
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RE: 08/07 vs older models - 9/19/2008 12:54:57 PM
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JeremyGSU
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And best starter bike other than the Ninja 250, a Honda F4i. One of the most forgiving bikes around, and it''''s a bike you can keep for a long time.
Not really sure how an F4i is any greater of a starter bike than a RR. They are practically the same thing in turns of performance. Hell, there are a number of people on this board who have switched from an F4i to a newer RR and stated their F4i felt faster so I wouldn''t put it next to a 250 in a list.
Just my opinion.
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