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Old May 19, 2004 | 07:10 AM
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Default GSX-R 600cc or CBR 600cc for a beginner bike??

which of these would you reccommend for a beginner bike? I dont want to kill myself but I think i would be able to handle one of these, or should i just get a 500cc ninja??
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Old May 19, 2004 | 07:26 AM
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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=585065
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Old May 19, 2004 | 07:55 AM
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Man this post comes up alot!!!
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Old May 19, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted-delslow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Man this post comes up alot!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's a shame because we have that one begginer thread right on top....
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Old May 20, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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buy whatever you want

Just realize that if you're buying a sportbike, the thing you're straddling is obnoxiously fast, and could easily kill you.

If you get somethin easier to learn on
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Old May 20, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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No black and white with this issue. Just remember how easy it is for you to die on it, kthxbuhbye.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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CBR 600 F3
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Old May 24, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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Go with a Zx-10R, Gixxer 1000, 1000RR, or an R1
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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97Civic-R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go with a Zx-10R, Gixxer 1000, 1000RR, or an R1 </TD></TR></TABLE>
u forgot the 'busa. 1300 baby!
for real, start out with something you'll get the hang of without putting yourself in danger (ninja 500)
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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGlovr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
u forgot the 'busa. 1300 baby!
for real, start out with something you'll get the hang of without putting yourself in danger (ninja 500)</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol damm how could i forget the busa. To the thread starter, the getting a liter bike thing was a joke!(cause i'd feel real bad if you did get one and killed yourself or something). Get a 250/500 and you'll learn alot better. Starting with a 600cc isn't impossible by far; it's just a little too much bike for the average beginner.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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go for The CBR600 F4i.....
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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Go for a honda shadow with some twice pipes.....Or if u cant find any of those, just get the f4i!!
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Old May 25, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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i got a 600RR for my first bike.......never had ridden a sportbike but down my friends road and back......obsolutely love it, no problems at all learning how to ride
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Old May 25, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITR 01-581 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got a 600RR for my first bike.......never had ridden a sportbike but down my friends road and back......obsolutely love it, no problems at all learning how to ride</TD></TR></TABLE>

Learning how to ride and riding well are two totally different things.
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Old May 28, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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03 954RR for my first. Its all up to you on what you do, and how much you trust yourself control. Love my Bike.


Modified by spoonfed95 at 3:01 PM 5/28/2004
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Old May 28, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spoonfed95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">03 954RR for my first. Its all up to you on what you do, and how much you trust yourself control. Love my Bike.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old May 30, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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Hell don't get the busa wait 6months and get the new beama 1200 thats comin out supposingly gonna woop the busa in every catorgory....
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Old May 31, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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Just be SMART. If you get a 600cc sportbike, know your skill level limits, and dont be stupid. Respect the bike.
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