Bought my first bike!
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07-11-2008 | 05:01 PM
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07-11-2008 | 05:03 PM
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1994 CBR 600 F2. I had originally planned on buying a 2008 Ninja 250R. But after trying to locate one I found it nearly impossible.
I had a co-worker that was in a cash bind and needed to get rid of his F2....and is selling it to me for $900. I couldn't pass the chance up.
The bike needs some TLC, it was stolen for a week by a "friend" of his (no longer a friend). The guy busted the gas cap and the ignition so those need to be replaced. He also took a can of krylon to the paint. So I'm going to be repainting it as well.
Regardless, i'm pretty excited. I haven't ridden a bike since I was probably 8 years old. I am not picking the bike up until after I get my real license and pass the MSF class.
I know a 600 is a dangerous bike for a noob, but really. Any bike is. I feel i'm mature enough to keep my wrist from getting me in a lot of trouble on my own.
I had a co-worker that was in a cash bind and needed to get rid of his F2....and is selling it to me for $900. I couldn't pass the chance up.
The bike needs some TLC, it was stolen for a week by a "friend" of his (no longer a friend). The guy busted the gas cap and the ignition so those need to be replaced. He also took a can of krylon to the paint. So I'm going to be repainting it as well.
Regardless, i'm pretty excited. I haven't ridden a bike since I was probably 8 years old. I am not picking the bike up until after I get my real license and pass the MSF class.
I know a 600 is a dangerous bike for a noob, but really. Any bike is. I feel i'm mature enough to keep my wrist from getting me in a lot of trouble on my own.
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07-12-2008 | 03:07 PM
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yea, mine did too 
Still have no clue how I pulled this one off. She's got to be hiding something big
Still have no clue how I pulled this one off. She's got to be hiding something big
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07-12-2008 | 03:11 PM
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sounds like you have the right idea: take it really slowly. start by riding short distances on familiar roads. wearing full gear is a cost benefit analysis like anything else. it's certainly not comfortable or practical, but if you go down you'll damn sure wish you had it on.
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07-15-2008 | 09:43 PM
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Congrats. I had an F3 years ago...
Take the MSF. I don't agree with everything they say (covering the clutch and NOT covering the brake is just stupid, as is using all 4 fingers on the brake) but they'll teach you the basics like countersteering that are hard to learn from a book.
Good boots that cover your ankles are generally decent, but good moto-boots are the best there is. Ankles take a while to heal.
Textiles vary. There are three grades of textile: 300 600 and 1000. 1000 is really expensive so even high-end jackets just put it in impact zones. 300 is crap, it will literally melt (possibly into your skin) on any impact faster than ~25-30mph. The old Joe Rocket Phoenix jackets were famous for that. Stay away from Icon and the cheap JR stuff. If you want a textile stick with the better brands and take a good look at the material to see what grade it is. It should have good CE-rated armor in the impact zones, preferrably the dual density stuff (plastic on the outer edge and foam inside). And it should fit properly--this is important. If the armor moves when you crash it's useless.
And get some good pants too, knees are nice to have. Or at least some MX shin / knee guards to wear under jeans.
Good luck and ride safe. Take the MSF.
Take the MSF. I don't agree with everything they say (covering the clutch and NOT covering the brake is just stupid, as is using all 4 fingers on the brake) but they'll teach you the basics like countersteering that are hard to learn from a book.
Good boots that cover your ankles are generally decent, but good moto-boots are the best there is. Ankles take a while to heal.
Textiles vary. There are three grades of textile: 300 600 and 1000. 1000 is really expensive so even high-end jackets just put it in impact zones. 300 is crap, it will literally melt (possibly into your skin) on any impact faster than ~25-30mph. The old Joe Rocket Phoenix jackets were famous for that. Stay away from Icon and the cheap JR stuff. If you want a textile stick with the better brands and take a good look at the material to see what grade it is. It should have good CE-rated armor in the impact zones, preferrably the dual density stuff (plastic on the outer edge and foam inside). And it should fit properly--this is important. If the armor moves when you crash it's useless.
And get some good pants too, knees are nice to have. Or at least some MX shin / knee guards to wear under jeans.
Good luck and ride safe. Take the MSF.
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