[cbr900091177]

started at 16 on a honda mt50 then a kawasaki kh100 then a suzuki gp100 then a honda vt 250 (faultless reliable bike)then a honda nsr250 (loved that bike)then a cbr600fw which was a lovely bike and now a rrx blade which i love but it scares me a little at times.so worked my way up over the years which i thinks a good way to do it

[lilmissmuff]

Hi! I just bought my first bike last weekend. A 2002 CBR 600 f4i. LOVE IT! I'm only 5'2" and 115lbs, so its a bit tall for me. I'm taking it tomorrow to get it lowered.... That's such a shame, I hate changing it, but safety does take priority. Its getting a new front tire too. (Safety, yet again!)

The bike rocks. It's yellow too. How fun! I've already put a few hundred miles on it and plan to ride its wheels off. Anyone with any thoughts on this rocket on rails feel free to pass them along. I bought this bike from my nephew who is overseas and therefore have no earthly clue about some things, and can't call him to ask him. I just know its way more fun than I should be having... at least legally!

[08BLADERUNNER]

Originally Posted by taurag

here's the simple answer. it's not the capacity of your bike fools but rather the capacity of your brain. ride the bike you feel comfy with and that you can truly exploit. pointless riding a 1000 when you're only getting 60% of it's true ability. leave the braaging rights to all those egomaniacs out there. today's 600's are more than enough. change your thoughts, change your life.

I think if you have experience at all on motorcycles it is ok to "purchase" a larger bike the first time around. I have ridden many other peoples 600's and I found them to be rather lacking in power....

AS for the commentabout changing your thoughts and changing your life... you can get killed or hurt seriously on ANY street bike be it a Ninja 250 a SV650 a 600rr or a 1000rr

my first street bike I owned was and still is a CBR1000rr, as long as you don't ride beyond your ability and you aren't an ego maniac with something to prove why not buy a bike you can grow into???

It's simple... THROTTLE CONTROL if you aren't smart enough or willing enough to back off the throttle and learn slowly and not ride beyond your ability you're gonna get hurt otherwise I think "smart" people and "sensible" people with the desire to LIVE will be fine

however if you ride like a d*** head and stretch that throttle cable wide open first time on ANY bike ESPECIALLY a liter bike you're likely to get BIT, and oh well for them because those idiots don't belong procreating and passing on their "IDIOT genes" anyway

If you have something to prove to people and an over inflated ego you don't belong riding a street bike PERIOD unless you have a death wish...

STUPID HURTS and sometimes STUPID KILLS

so be smart ride safe, if you wanna push your limits take it to the track where there aren't oil spots and sandy spots and blind spots and cliffs and trees and other cars all there trying to end your life prematurely, you can slide out into the dirt and ruin only your bike without ruining your life

[shifty]

I have rode dirt bike's since i was 10 i now am now 20 as of yesterday...and bought my real first street bike...2000 f4 which i love...the only mods that i know of is K&N air filter and L.E.D turn signals, micron exhaust and smoked screen, license plate is mounted on the rear sprocket...i want to trade in next year for something a lil newer..i want a 02 f4i or maybe even newer not sure but i am on one thing i love to ride always have always will

[Got Fast?]

I started out on an 99 F4, that is last september. 14000 miles later Im still riding it, great bike comfy banana but still gets my full attention in the canyons. I think I will stick with this bike for a while as it is all I really need. Ive been fighting the urge to buy a newer bike until I feel I can use this one to its limit. As far as the displacement for starters, I know of plenty of people that started out on liters and are fine and rather good riders. On the flipside a person in my group managed to take down his 250 by his house. Any modern sport sport bike is a track weapon, tru if you hop on a liter with no clue as to what you are doing youre ane wrist flick away, however I think it is in the riders realm to be responsible with what they have. 120 HP and 369 lb dry weight should speak to anyone who knows anythythin automotive "this is obsurdly fast". The way I reasoned it is I wanted to ride a 600 so I will learn on one I was very gentle with the throttle untl I got a feel for it and gradually I improved. It is true that riding a 250 will get you aquainted with the dynamics of a motorcyle without the power to get you in trouble, but at the same time a 2 cyl 250 is no 600 sport and the feel is very different you have to wring the neck of a 250 to make it go, do that to a 600 and youll end up in jail or a hospital. This is however ust my opinion

[Y2kChamp]

I just started riding and to be honest I dont know what my bike is. All I know is its a 94 honda CBR 600. Its been a blast so far but I have only had it for a month. Everyone is telling me that I will want to buy a new one soon but Im not so sure yet.

[Kylix9]

It's all about your personality. If your patient and will take your time to learn the bike as well as develop your riding skills you can ride whatever you want. Sport bikes are fast. If you don't respect it you will get hurt, that goes for any size bike. Unlike in a car second chances aren't given out as freely. Biggest piece of advice is speed perpetuates speed. If your friends ride like maniacs DON'T RIDE WITH THEM! They could put you in unnecessary harm. Take your time, learn and respect your bike and you should have great experiences.

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by Kylix9

It's all about your personality. If your patient and will take your time to learn the bike as well as develop your riding skills you can ride whatever you want. Sport bikes are fast. If you don't respect it you will get hurt, that goes for any size bike. Unlike in a car second chances aren't given out as freely. Biggest piece of advice is speed perpetuates speed. If your friends ride like maniacs DON'T RIDE WITH THEM! They could put you in unnecessary harm. Take your time, learn and respect your bike and you should have great experiences.

[FTP_929]

Originally Posted by slickwill

The first bike that I actually "owned" and "registered" all on my own was my 600. However, I got my endorsement 12 years before that. I rode a lot of bikes before the 600. I progressed from KX80, Honda 100, KX100, RM125, KDX250, CR250, finally to an FZR600 all before buying my F4i. So I feel like I was adequately prepared for the bike. I didn't just decide I wanted a bike one day and go buy a 600.

ahh yes! FZR 600! my 2nd bike..god i hated that bike..but mine was naked and had extreme problems with it..

[08BLADERUNNER]

well shoot I thought I said the same thing that Kylix9 did but just in a bit more detail! where's my plus 1 lol it seems everyone agree's that any modern street bike or motorcycle period can harm or kill someone.... if 120hp and 369lbs is obsurdly fast then what about 188hp and 388lbs??? ooohhh yahhhhhh this is me burnin fools!!!

[FTP_929]

Originally Posted by 08BLADERUNNER

well shoot I thought I said the same thing that Kylix9 did but just in a bit more detail! where's my plus 1 lol it seems everyone agree's that any modern street bike or motorcycle period can harm or kill someone.... if 120hp and 369lbs is obsurdly fast then what about 188hp and 388lbs??? ooohhh yahhhhhh this is me burnin fools!!!

there you go,don't spend that all in one place now

[Xuracing]

Hi Guys,
I'm Jason this is my first bike 2001 Honda CBR600f4i.
I think i am going to die

It has a Power Comander III
full Hindle exhaust
HIDs ghetto rigged from previous owner and a hack wiring job.
Bike is currently ALL white mettalic pearl. I am going to be repainting a Black mettalic pearl with a red haze.

I wanted something i could grow into but lets see if i live that long
thanks!

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by Xuracing

Hi Guys,
I'm Jason this is my first bike 2001 Honda CBR600f4i.
I think i am going to die

It has a Power Comander III
full Hindle exhaust
HIDs ghetto rigged from previous owner and a hack wiring job.
Bike is currently ALL white mettalic pearl. I am going to be repainting a Black mettalic pearl with a red haze.

I wanted something i could grow into but lets see if i live that long
thanks!

Well if you really don't think you're going to be around long, don't waste your money on a respray, waste it on women and fuel

[Xuracing]

Originally Posted by Surffrog

Well if you really don't think you're going to be around long, don't waste your money on a respray, waste it on women and fuel

Hahah i guess i never thought of it that way. I think i am going to repaint it so i am not remembered by "the kid who died on the jizz rocket" but the rest women and fuel

[Cooterboy87]

Whats up guys,

I have had my 95 F3 since march... I love it... I would definally recomend this for a first time rider its easy to ride and has some power to when your ready to use it. I completly stomped an 01 Suzuki 600 with power commander and everything! I have never really had any past expirence with a motorcyle, have rode 4wheelers alot though and to me riding those teaches you alot on how to read and react to terrain and things that goes on around you. Comes in handy when your going around corners and there is a huge hole in the road or like the road is all screwed up and loose asphault is scattered around. Missouri roads SUCK major!

Im still on my permit and got a couple more weeks before i go for the licence. I have seen first hand what the road can do to a person so im cautious about what i do, im not crazy at all, im in it just to cruise and enjoy it. Beings everyone throws advice in mine, just like everyone else just learn at your own pace never push yourself. Never worry about looking that like D-bag that is way in the back. I plan on keeping the honda for a while now or at least untill i can afford bigger and better, i got my girlfriend taking laps around the neighbor hood and cruisin down the road and back. She is thinking about getting her permit now.

Now im about to learn more about it cuz i have to tear her down and figure out transmisson problem and replace cam chain and tensioner, Ill buy beer if anyone wants to come over and help me fix it...

[dgililov]

Originally Posted by Bobo88

I started out on a 600. I have a '96 F3 that I got from my older brother in late 2005. I've been riding motorcycles since I was 4 and didn't have any trouble at all getting comfortable on the 600. I put probably 5k-10k miles on it every year since 2005. Riding has become not only a thrilling adventure, but also a way to commute to work cheaper.

Here's my bike: 1996 CBR600 F3
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/PIC-0025.jpg

Vance & Hines exhaust
K&N Air filter
Stage 1 Jet kit
Custom painted ghost flames on front fairing and gas tank
Custom painted matte black on rear and mid fairings

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/PIC-0020.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/PIC-0019.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/PIC-0018.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/PIC-0017.jpg

Amazing fairing !!!
I feel that 600 is too much for a beginner rider though... RR model to be exact.

[Surffrog]

Dgililov

[F4i Lord]

Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum. My bike is an '01 F4i. Its my first bike and I've been riding for about a year. She has a Micron exhaust, double bubble, Hot bodies undertail and Metzler M3's. I love this bike and will have it for a long time to come even if I get a new bike.


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_0333.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_0337.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_0336.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_0338.jpg

[madkaw]

I've been riding for over 11 years now. My first bike was a '94 GSXR750 and I just went to newer and bigger bikes from there until I actually learned what these bikes were made to do. Now I'm on my 7th bike(an '05 Kawasaki ZX6R) and I'm perfectly content with it. My last bike was a '99 F4 and I had more fun with that than any liter bike I've ever owned or ridden.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...X6R2005001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...rkat/jeff3.jpg

[smashed_99cbr]

1999 Honda CBR 600 f4

MODS:

520 x-ring chain conversion (0/+2)

Ported/polished/decked head

Yoshi exhaust

rejetted and tuned carbs

[08BLADERUNNER]

how did this thread become a show us all your sweet 600 street bike thread? Lets here opinions not look at 600's!!!

[exit90a]

Rode dirt bikes from age 6. Strangely never thought much about road bikes until I stumbled upon the 96' CBR600SJR. Bought it as my first streeter and fell in love. Still have it, runs great with over 50,000 miles. One thing about starting small on your road bike. Say you start on a 600SS. Yes, they are mild below midrange, and can be ridden quite sensibly by a beginner. However they are also very fast when you get up the RPMs. What often happens is the novice on a 600 learns to go fast by twisting the throttle. Instead, one who begins on say, a 250, will have to learn to use the road. These bikes are not fast from the wrist and to make time one must learn to produce consistent speed through the turns. Without this corner speed you stand no chance of making time on a smaller bike. So, which is the better way to go? I guess it all depends on what you want from it.

[spina220]

my first bike was a 92 fzr 600 but rode dirt bikes before that. Had it for for 2 years before it was destroyed in bad crash. 2 weeks later out of the hospital and wrapped up in bandages after swearing to never ride a streetbike again i found myself at a local dealership were i proceeded to buy a new 98 zx6r. I learned alot from that bike before i moved on to buy 00 929. Anyway i think it is best to learn on a dirtbike or something light before jumping on a 600.

[NorthSide]

Kawasaki ZXR 400/cbr or vfr 400 are ideal beginners bikes. You have to ride them, I mean RIDE them to keep up with the big boys (and girls).
600s now are now so quick, you wont learn how to really ride them, You can just brake hard for bends, crawl round, then fire it out using the horsepower.
Overall you'll be fast, but wont learn jack **** about corner speed.
Start with a 400 and you'll learn how to really ride!!!
You then get on a 600, ride it like ya stole it, then get a 1000 and you'll be fast my boy!! Propper fast!!

[jetdavdub]

cbr 600 f3 (1996), bought it this season for $2500.... all it needed was a new chain. I wouldn't go anything smaller than a 600. I've rode dirt bikes and stuff though before that.... I've been super happy with it it is very maneuverable lean into corners super easy for an older bike. It's got a jet kit and slip on exhaust.

[Jon600]

I bought a CBR600RR almost 2 weeks ago(Choice was based on the many hours riding friends bikes;some smaller but many larger than 600cc). I have rode and raced moto-x my entire life. Though they are 2 completely diff machines I instantly loved the weight and mobilty of the bike. I am 6'1'' and can't say my figure fits well on the smaller 600 frame, but I am able to manipulate the bike well. Size can make it hard to balance or easier to balance depending on riding style. Since I have rode dirt bikes all my life, and have recently began to ride sport bikes, I almost instantly knew where the 600 lacked in power. Though the bike is quick, it does not compare to the overall power of a 1000 or 1300(which i have rode briefly fom time to time). I am unable to say how a 600 would suite a beginner rider to any motorcycle. They are not slow and can get away from you, but what sport bike can't. For an all around beginner I would recommend a starter or touring/sport bike. I almost instantly was accustomed to riding my 600RR, yet it must be respected. Light nose, snappy starts and turning abilities can make the best draw up. I will prob soon be looking for a 1000 yet keep the 600 if possible for those late night rides with the guys and track days.

[aspray]

First bike @ age 35 which i bought 2 months ago is a 93 f2 cbr 600 had 46,600 miles now i am at 47,500 ish.
I am fixing all the little stuff as i go, I use it to commute 20 miles round trip to work daily I enjoy the daily ride..

[Tony929]

My 1st road bike was a CBR250RR fastest 250 bike around here handled great dropped it once being stupid at 60 kph minor repair work needed. Stil put 12K kms on it.

Next was a 97 ZX6R heaps more power than the 250 but handled like a piece of s*%t compaird t