Ok, I don't know know much about bikes in this sense. I have been around them most of my life, but like with most things, I never got too interested until later after I was on my own, which is pretty much the past seven years. I'm looking to get a bike for the first time, and I know everyone will tell me to start off small, but I doubt that'll be with anything smaller than a CBR600 for me. Obviously it will not be anything larger either. I'm an extremely fast learner, and know that I need to learn the basics, and take it slow before I get too crazy. [/disclaimer]

Now my question is where can I learn about the mods for bikes, and what is done to make them ride better, and safer, and all that.

Mainly my question comes from reading here in this thread about what was done to this bike, which wasn't very descriptive, but showed there's quite a bit available for them.

Just trying to get the full scope on what I'm getting myself into, and what my options will be.

 

MODS??? any new SS bike is going to be more capable than you, i dont care how quick of a learner you are......... mods you should consider......

FRAME SLIDERS
LEATHERS
FULL FACE HELMET
CASE SLIDERS
STEERING DAMPER
BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS
Louder Pipe (maybe)

AND LOTS OF MILES.......

if you get good and and do some track time invest in some suspension upgrades.... but as a noob, theres no need for it......

BTW there is no better way to be safer than to get some track time under your belt and get some miles under there too.....

WHAT DO I KNOW... go buy a busa, zx-10r, gsxr 1000, etc etc....... you learn quickly right? u'll pick it right up

 

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FRAME SLIDERS
LEATHERS
FULL FACE HELMET
CASE SLIDERS
STEERING DAMPER
BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS
Louder Pipe (maybe)

AND LOTS OF MILES.......

if you get good and and do some track time invest in some suspension upgrades.... but as a noob, theres no need for it......

BTW there is no better way to be safer than to get some track time under your belt and get some miles under there too.....

WHAT DO I KNOW... go buy a busa, zx-10r, gsxr 1000, etc etc....... you learn quickly right? u'll pick it right up</TD></TR></TABLE>

don't be a ****, he's a noob, and he asked a legiatmate question...

your list of "mods" is a damn good start, leathers, good helmet, some boots, etc etc... but some other mods (not reallymods at all) you may consider may be to get your suspension tuned for your weight, make sure tires are always at the right pressure, and read up... and the best way to learn is obviously to put on miles...

-ProjectF4

 

^^Thanks for the honest replies, and even if there are ********* posting I will still isten. Rational thought comes from knowledge, and that I'm in short supply here.

I'm a hefty bastard at 5'6" I weigh nearly 180lbs. No I'm not fattie though, I workout a lot.

So I was reading into leathers and all, but a little unsure on what to get I live in Phoenix as you can see by the location under my SN, and it gets really hot here, and I plan on using this as my transportation. My pedalling is getting too hard with the heat here.

Also this: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=585065 ,is a very good thread I must say I learned a lot.

I'm looking into taking the MSF course here before I even go to look at bikes in the area, so I at least won't kill myself riding it home. As for a feel of power like was mentioned in that thread I posted, I think I have agood idea what it must be like strapped to 100Hp of rubber-band power.



Please don't quit replying I like what I've read so far.

BTW I'm most likely going for a CBR600 F4i.

 

Not too bad of a bike choice.

I would get in the msf course as soon as your can because they are often booked up for a couple months in advance.

For gear I would probably recommend a good leather jacket with padding in the elbows and shoulders. It should have enough vents that you can open on a hot day and let yourself air out. A helmet with good vents should help out lots also. I would pick up this months issue of motorcycle's. It has a very good article and testing done on the majority of helmets and is quite a good read. Gloves and a set of good boots with ankle protect should be good for the streets. Some even recommending grabbing some leather pants or padded jeans for riding. You should where jeans all the time while riding too.

 

im not tryin to be a dick.. .just i always post the same stuff and nobody listens...... ughhhh, it just gets old..... boots and leathers

 

Books can help too. This one helped me a lot
http://search.barnesandnoble.c...itm=4

 

Regardless of how perforated or vented your jacket/helmet/boots are, if you're just sitting at a stoplight, you'll be baking.

I would recommend bringing along a t-shirt so you can soak it in cold water and wear that under your jacket. Using the same concept, wear a bandana under your helmet. And drink lots of water. Heat exhaustion creeps up on you.

Ride like everyone's out to get you. Be on the defensive all the time. Always have an escape route. Pretend that the cager in front of you can't see you. Or rather, that they can, and are gonna try to run you over.

On that positive note, welcome aboard.

 

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Very true. I went riding today, just for a quick 1/2 hour trip around my city 'n went to visit my old school. Needless to say, I was gasping for water when I stopped b/c I didn't drink ENOUGH water at home. Hot weather + bulk hot gear = dehydration.