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Old 07-02-2008, 12:06 PM
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hello, I just got a 2008 CBR 1000 RR.
I have always ridden cruisers, so any sportbike advice, tips, etc would be helpfull.
thanks
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Old 07-02-2008, 3:00 PM
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Re: New to sport bikes
If you haven't taken a MSF class yet, do so now.

If you haven't taken a trackday class, do so now.

If you don't have full gear head to toe, buy it now.

Be careful.
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Old 07-02-2008, 8:54 PM
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Ride Your Own Ride
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Gear is the first thing... As someone put it: Its better to sweat than bleed!
Second is understanding that your new bike turns and runs faster. Be careful and just take it easy. I learned a lot of tricks by reading books and then practicing on an empty parking lot by my house. My
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