cbr600 f3 first bike for friend
ive got a buddy that just got his permit, looking into buying a motorcyle
hes looking for something like a sportbike, like a superhawk but not as much power, not a race replica what do you think about an 97 f3, how is the power of one of those compared to a newer 600, less topend but hopefully more torque basically he needs a bike he can grow into as he gets better at riding, but can learn on as well he is also 6'3" 230lbs so hes not a jockey lol if he wasnt so big I would like to see him on kawasuci 250, he might not even be able to get it above 60mph lol |
There's no really easy answer to your question as it all depends on the rider. I once sold bikes. We tend to think that everyone else is just like us and will behave just like us but in fact they aren't and won't.
A harley is a good starter bike for a big newbie; big frame, low hp!:-P |
I practically started on a F3 (6'0, 235). Nothing wrong with that bike as a starter bike. MSF, Gear, Insurance. Respect the throttle.
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it all depends on what he wants out of a bike if he is 6'3"then a 250 wont hit 50 but he should get a bike that he can GROW into and enjoy for a while. if he gets an f3 and is riding with you on a hawk then in about two months of riding he is goin to want to go bigger and faster so i would say get the bike ya want and grow into it. just know the limitations.
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he will be riding with me on the hawk but at the samw time wont be riding with me lol
he knows he is a total newb and wants me to teach him to ride from how to shift properly and on and on and on the closest thing he has ridden to a streetbike is a 400cc sport quad, so hopefully he can shift and use the clutch marmalade, how is the low end of these bikes for a 230 pound rider, hopefully better than a newer I4 600, dont want to have to put stunt sprockets on it so he can drive it around town |
going to test ride a 97 f3 in a few minutes, I'll let everyone know how much it sucks compared to the superchicken lol
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Try an SV650. Not as beefy as the SHawk but enough low-end grunt for your large friend. It's not a large bike but with bar-risers it can be made comfy enough.
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A friend just bought a 599 for his GF, and loves it so much, he's thinking about keeping it for himself!
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Originally Posted by MisterMohawk
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Try an SV650. Not as beefy as the SHawk but enough low-end grunt for your large friend. It's not a large bike but with bar-risers it can be made comfy enough.
unfortunately the bike market around here is a little slow as its a small area, the cheapset sv650 is over 5k so I rode the bike for him, not my cup of tea thats for sure, it was light but damn did I miss the low/mid/and top end power of the hawk compared to that bike Once he learns to ride well i think I am going to transition him onto a hawk |
Unless you have unlimited discretionary income "most" people buy a bike they will keep for awhile regardless if they are new to riding on the street. Since your friend is a big boy he really couldn't start out with something smaller than a 600. The poor 600 will have an aching back carrying that load around:mrgreen:
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Originally Posted by 3D02
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Unless you have unlimited discretionary income "most" people buy a bike they will keep for awhile regardless if they are new to riding on the street. Since your friend is a big boy he really couldn't start out with something smaller than a 600. The poor 600 will have an aching back carrying that load around:mrgreen:
the front end SUCKS he has plenty of money to buy a new bike if he wanted to, he just doesnt want to hop on a bike and decide its not for him and be stuck with a brand new bike that is worth 75% of what he paid for it, so when he learns to ride better I will set him up with a much better bike, like a stock motor hawk with suspension mods |
hrmmm, other than taking an on and off road course in the Marine Corps.. my superchicken is my first bike.. i am 6'2 248, i thought i would dwarf any other bike.
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So we've established that a few of us need a better diet:-D Hell, I'm 5'10", 218ish, and I definitely know the SH wasn't designed for my weight. The rear seems fine for my needs, and as mentioned the front sucks. After coming off a much larger bike with pathetic front suspension, the SH seems a whole lot nimbler.
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Originally Posted by 3D02
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So we've established that a few of us need a better diet:-D Hell, I'm 5'10", 218ish, and I definitely know the SH wasn't designed for my weight. The rear seems fine for my needs, and as mentioned the front sucks. After coming off a much larger bike with pathetic front suspension, the SH seems a whole lot nimbler.
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Dont think i need to lose weight when I lift weights all the time. lol thats 248 lbs of muscle not fat.. |
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