**Kneedragger NOOB THREAD, want to learn to ride a motorcycle?**

[Gomer_Pyle]

i think a honda 600 f4i should be on that list, pretty ill lookin bike and slow plus the 2001 looks the same as the 05 so you can get em for cheap

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[Troyisalwaysme]

in on interesting thread. im looking into buying a bike in the near future. although im kind of leaning toward getting a harley as a first bike, so i can take a long trip across canada or something of that sort. although i love the street bikes too, and i know one day i will get one. i've always wanted a kawasaki ninja ever since i was younger. unfortunately, i'm 21 now and i've never rode a motorcycle at all and i'm on an extended vacation right now living in vancouver, and i watch all these beautiful ninjas drive past me everyday, and all i can do is dream .... any interesting stories on how you all got into riding ?? its always been a dream of mine.

Grew up around them at a young age. Most my parents friends had harleys. I didn't start getting interested until I saw 10/15 sport bikes riding together was like 15. 22 now got my L and a gs500. Started trying to find people to ride with and found a site where they host rides. Ended up going on my first group ride 30+. Met some peopel ended up chilling with them on the weekends and asked if I wanted to join their club and I did.

[hellasx44]

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word ill thread, its necessary

[overMotivated]

I havent ridden before, i dont have a bike, but im looking for one and did massive amoutns of research. So im gonna contribute to this thread with valuable links ive gathered over time... maybe stick them in the first post.


Ergonomics of bikes:
For me this was a crucial factor in beginning to look into which bikes ill be hunting for once i start shopping (next few months). Sat at a dealership on bikes and the ergos of 600 feel much better than upright cruiser style 500 and 650s. Personal preference.

http://cycle-ergo.com/



On safety and gear:

http://weblog.masukomi.org/2008/04/0...le-and-not-die

Levels of protection:

http://motoblag.com/blag/?p=104


On CE armor in motorcycle gear, and how much energy it takes to penetrate said armor... to create an image of how much more protection you get from riding equipped:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_armor

[fieldysnutz]

i think a honda 600 f4i should be on that list, pretty ill lookin bike and slow plus the 2001 looks the same as the 05 so you can get em for cheap

I was under the influence that the F4i was just an RR with the suspension set up different and different seat + fairings. Therefore not exactly slow lol.

[Gomer_Pyle]

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added those in with credit to you

thanks

[hellasx44]

I was under the influence that the F4i was just an RR with the suspension set up different and different seat + fairings. Therefore not exactly slow lol.

nope its a a different version of a f4








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i almost bought one like that but a better deal came up for a gsxr 750

[joshrain]

awesome guys great stories and info. keep this thread goin

[fieldysnutz]

nope its a a different version of a f4

Hmmmm.... interdasting. I've seen like '01-03 F4i's on craigslist for around 3-3.5k with low miles on them. Seems like pretty good deals. Might look into one.

[Gomer_Pyle]

Hmmmm.... interdasting. I've seen like '01-03 F4i's on craigslist for around 3-3.5k with low miles on them. Seems like pretty good deals. Might look into one.

Pretty fun bike to ride, hear they make great mid range stunt bikes too if you decide to get into that

[TuongLuKim]

in for future. cant afford a car, might get a bike, seems like a better community anyway

[hellasx44]

Hmmmm.... interdasting. I've seen like '01-03 F4i's on craigslist for around 3-3.5k with low miles on them. Seems like pretty good deals. Might look into one.

during the winter ive seen em go down to like 2-2.5 on craigslist through lowballin

[chotaadmi]

come at me noobs

corner speed > straight line speed

^learn about it

[joshrain]

Windclimber will answer this hopefully



good links



http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104806/ this you lol?
and yeah its really never too late to start, man up and get one if you have the money.

I got into riding by seeing a sportbike and going i want one of those, saved up, took the course, and started paying down on my bike. Now i ride it everywhere.

dude !! that movie looks amazing. im going to watch it right now lol. i came from ontario to vancouver by train this year. and im going back home for school and work opportunities in the next month. maybe the year after, i will ride back out here, or possibly out east first. but this movie you recommended looks to be great inspiration to do something like that !! haha is it also a strange coincidence that i look similar to the actor, and that we have the same first name.

[Gomer_Pyle]

dude !! that movie looks amazing. im going to watch it right now lol. i came from ontario to vancouver by train this year. and im going back home for school and work opportunities in the next month. maybe the year after, i will ride back out here, or possibly out east first. but this movie you recommended looks to be great inspiration to do something like that !! haha is it also a strange coincidence that i look similar to the actor, and that we have the same first name.

its kind of a mushy movie but its still damn good and inspirational, and that is very weird haha maybe its your calling to do the ride?

BTW the movie is on netflix instant

[fieldysnutz]

Pretty fun bike to ride, hear they make great mid range stunt bikes too if you decide to get into that

Yeah it seems like the perfect mix to me for everyday commuting and a bike you could have fun on. Not too sure I'd ever get into stunting but if one day I decide to get a new bike and keep the F4i then I could just take off the fairings and voila haha.

during the winter ive seen em go down to like 2-2.5 on craigslist through lowballin

Yeah I was planning on buying a bike this winter through craigslist. I would jump on the chance to buy one for 2-2.5k. Will definitely keep my eye out for one.

[SydCBDNSW]

Cliffs
-left hand is clutch
-left foot is gear selector
-right hand is front brakes
-right foot is rear brakes (DONT USE THIS BY ITSELF ONLY IN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATIONS)


Always enter a turn wide. Dont stay all the way to the right when making a right turn and vice versa. Set up the right turn by turning wide left and sharp right turn


- Look into your turn, do not look at things you dont want to crash into. use your neck/head/eyes to "see" where you're turning

[windclimber]

I was under the influence that the F4i was just an RR with the suspension set up different and different seat + fairings. Therefore not exactly slow lol.

nope its a a different version of a f4

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i almost bought one like that but a better deal came up for a gsxr 750

No and sort of.

The f4i utilizes the same engine dimensions as an RR, but with milder cams, lower compression, and a different gear range. The suspension and ergonomics are set up for a more relaxed riding position.

The f4i is fuel injected and is actually a performance upgrade in comparison to the f4; although not by a whole lot. It was supposed to be competition to the gsxr, but Honda had to step it up and release a full "Race Replica" to keep competitive in the 600cc class.

[LittleHouse]

Cliffs
-left hand is clutch
-left foot is gear selector
-right hand is front brakes
-right foot is rear brakes (DONT USE THIS BY ITSELF ONLY IN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATIONS)


Always enter a turn wide. Dont stay all the way to the right when making a right turn and vice versa. Set up the right turn by turning wide left and sharp right turn


- Look into your turn, do not look at things you dont want to crash into. use your neck/head/eyes to "see" where you're turning

I only use the rear brakes when going slow. ie parking lots. I was once parking in a tight space and grabbed a bit too much front brake with the wheel turned and had to use dem squat muscles. ALMOST dropped it.

[SydCBDNSW]

I only use the rear brakes when going slow. ie parking lots. I was once parking in a tight space and grabbed a bit too much front brake with the wheel turned and had to use dem squat muscles. ALMOST dropped it.

lol most times i drop a bike is when im trying to park it or move it by walking. i dropped my friends cruiser walking it. only scuffed the mirrors/handlebar

[ThreePigs]

is a honda cbr125 for a first rider on that there ****gy time

[SydCBDNSW]

is a honda cbr125 for a first rider on that there ****gy time

too slow IMO

[Gomer_Pyle]

is a honda cbr125 for a first rider on that there ****gy time

Go for it, pretty slow though

Only squids give a **** what other people think of their bikes.

Id rather opt for a 250, since im assuming you arent in the US you might have restrictions though.

[zeppelin8778]

i think a honda 600 f4i should be on that list, pretty ill lookin bike and slow plus the 2001 looks the same as the 05 so you can get em for cheap

twas my first bike.

loved it.

til some woman hit me and destroyed it



looked exactly like that one

Honda had to step it up and release a full "Race Replica" to keep competitive in the 600cc class.

always thought it was "Race Ready"

edit: with further investigation, you're correct.

[Gomer_Pyle]

twas my first bike.

loved it.

til some woman hit me and destroyed it

What kind of injuries did you have?

[zeppelin8778]

What kind of injuries did you have?

nothing besides a bruised knee. i t-boned her in an intersection because she didnt look before taking a left on a yielding green circle light. going about 30-35 mph, but my brakes obviously slowed me down significantly before the crash. i got myself up off the ground and walked my bike out of the intersection

i was wearing full gear also

[Troyisalwaysme]

come at me noobs

corner speed > straight line speed

^learn about it

Mabey I missed it but were is the post that says straight line speed> corner speeed?

[windclimber]

is a honda cbr125 for a first rider on that there ****gy time

Looks pretty fcking nice for a glorified scooter. Good machine to get used to riding public roadways on though.

Personally, I'd get the Aprilia RS125



You fckin non americans get the JOOCIEST learner bikes. Mirin hard.

[Gomer_Pyle]

nothing besides a bruised knee. i t-boned her in an intersection because she didnt look before taking a left on a yielding green circle light. going about 30-35 mph, but my brakes obviously slowed me down significantly before the crash. i got myself up off the ground and walked my bike out of the intersection

i was wearing full gear also

Oh wow, glad your alright man. She paid to get a new one right?

[img]http://www.bikez.com/pictures/honda/2009/28775_0_1_2_cbr125_Image%20credits%20-%20Honda.jpg[img]

Looks pretty fcking nice for a glorified scooter. Good machine to get used to riding public roadways on though.

Personally, I'd get the Aprilia RS125

[img]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tn0xRpec8rc/TLsgfXWfbYI/AAAAAAAAAAw/PEJk1aBwbbQ/s1600/aprilia_RS125.jpg[img]

You fckin non americans get the JOOCIEST learner bikes. Mirin hard.

they also get the 250 2 strokes, i want one so freaking bad

[zeppelin8778]

Oh wow, glad your alright man. She paid to get a new one right?

yeah it was almost a year ago. her insurance gave me a good estimate on the bike cost and payed for my damaged gear (helmet+jacket)

i just got a new bike a few days ago though, hadnt ridden since until now