cbr600 f3 first bike for friend
10-20-2006, 10:34 PM
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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
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
10-20-2006, 11:02 PM
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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
A harley is a good starter bike for a big newbie; big frame, low hp!:-P
10-21-2006, 07:52 AM
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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.
10-21-2006, 09:05 AM
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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
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
10-22-2006, 08:22 PM
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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
10-23-2006, 07:56 AM
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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
10-23-2006, 02:19 PM
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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
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
10-24-2006, 05:34 AM
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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.
10-24-2006, 05:57 AM
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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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