Motorcycle Weather!!!! WOooooo

**NC600cbr** · 06-11-2010, 05:11 PM

So glad its summer.

Got new tires / new brakes / new oils ready to rock this summer!

Here's a few pics for fun.

**alexISthrowed** · 06-11-2010, 05:24 PM

Thats a sick bike man.

**Igifuno** · 06-11-2010, 05:29 PM

Very nice.. enjoy brutha and be safe..

**zimmy** · 06-11-2010, 10:38 PM

I'm going to ride to the Rot rally tomorrow for sh*ts and giggles

**NC600cbr** · 06-12-2010, 06:37 AM

Thanks Alex and Ig !

What you ride zimmy?

**Bossman** · 06-12-2010, 06:48 AM

You got a new chick too? I noticed one in the 2nd pic.

**NC600cbr** · 06-12-2010, 06:52 AM

Same one as the avy brother - you guys just don't recognize her with clothes on!

**NC600cbr** · 06-12-2010, 09:58 AM

Here's a mixture of Chicks / Bikes / and non safe riding gear.

**stack_it** · 06-12-2010, 11:46 AM

It's been good riding weather here for over a month. Minus some rainy weeks. I miss my bike so much!

**stack_it** · 06-12-2010, 11:53 AM

Here's a few pics of my old bike.

**vanduhl** · 06-12-2010, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by stack_it

Here's a few pics of my old bike.

damn....yo if you dont mind im gonna hijack the **** outta this thread for a min..

im a beginner with bikes...i wanan get one so bad...i need some experienced advice...how many cc's should i go with? what kind? whats a lower priced beginner level bike that still has SOME bals to it...i dont want a vussy bike...thanks guys

**stack_it** · 06-12-2010, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by vanduhl

damn....yo if you dont mind im gonna hijack the **** outta this thread for a min..

im a beginner with bikes...i wanan get one so bad...i need some experienced advice...how many cc's should i go with? what kind? whats a lower priced beginner level bike that still has SOME bals to it...i dont want a vussy bike...thanks guys

A lot of people start off with a 250 and regret it a month later. The bike above was my first bike. I bought it bone stock and put about $2500 into it. It's an 2001 Honda cbr 600f4i. I would suggest getting a 600 for your first bike. I'm biased to Honda so naturally I'm gonna say go 01-03 Honda if you go with the f4i or 2001 and up if you go with the rr. After 03 on the f4i they go back to a banana seat which is more comfortable but less attractive.

I've ridden many other bikes from buells to gsxrs and to me the Honda is the best. I believe the op here will agree. Used Hondas are also decently priced.

People always say they don't want a 600 to start out with because they've never ridden before. Just remember the bike only goes as fast as you make it go. So as long as you are safe and smart you're good to go.

**NC600cbr** · 06-12-2010, 12:49 PM

+1 to stack_it.

I agree. The 01-03 F4i's are probably you're best bet. They have a great balance of power / agility / looks and can be had for a decent price.

I would however suggest you hit a local dealership if possible and try sitting on a few different bikes - Suzuki / Kawasaki / Honda etc to see what you like better.

If you're on the shorter size Kaws will probably fit you better without modification.

My buddy just purchased a 2007600RR that I rode back from the dealership for him. Has very similar riding position but slightly more aggressive to my '02 600 F4i - just go get a feel for them.

I would also suggest starting on a 600cc bike. Thats what I did - just take it slow and don't do anything crazy.

BUT MOST IMPORTANT - take a MSF class before you make any decisions. An MSF beginner course will teach you the basics and give you a good foundation to build on. Its set up to take care of you even if you're never even sat on a bike before.

**NC600cbr** · 06-12-2010, 12:50 PM

Oh and great looking bike stack - sounds like its about time to buy a new one.

**stack_it** · 06-12-2010, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by NC600cbr

Oh and great looking bike stack - sounds like its about time to buy a new one.

Thanks. I'm going crazy not having one. I'll have to wait till next year tho. I've been cleaning up costly mistakes from the past so no extra cash for a bike right now.

**vanduhl** · 06-12-2010, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by stack_it

A lot of people start off with a 250 and regret it a month later. The bike above was my first bike. I bought it bone stock and put about $2500 into it. It's an 2001 Honda cbr 600f4i. I would suggest getting a 600 for your first bike. I'm biased to Honda so naturally I'm gonna say go 01-03 Honda if you go with the f4i or 2001 and up if you go with the rr. After 03 on the f4i they go back to a banana seat which is more comfortable but less attractive.

I've ridden many other bikes from buells to gsxrs and to me the Honda is the best. I believe the op here will agree. Used Hondas are also decently priced.

People always say they don't want a 600 to start out with because they've never ridden before. Just remember the bike only goes as fast as you make it go. So as long as you are safe and smart you're good to go.

Originally Posted by NC600cbr

+1 to stack_it.

I agree. The 01-03 F4i's are probably you're best bet. They have a great balance of power / agility / looks and can be had for a decent price.

I would however suggest you hit a local dealership if possible and try sitting on a few different bikes - Suzuki / Kawasaki / Honda etc to see what you like better.

If you're on the shorter size Kaws will probably fit you better without modification.

My buddy just purchased a 2007600RR that I rode back from the dealership for him. Has very similar riding position but slightly more aggressive to my '02 600 F4i - just go get a feel for them.

I would also suggest starting on a 600cc bike. Thats what I did - just take it slow and don't do anything crazy.

BUT MOST IMPORTANT - take a MSF class before you make any decisions. An MSF beginner course will teach you the basics and give you a good foundation to build on. Its set up to take care of you even if you're never even sat on a bike before.

thanks a lot guys..i will go check some out within the next couple weeks.
sounds like ill be looking for a 600cc

can you guys direct me to any good sites with MSF locations or is it online?

**stack_it** · 06-12-2010, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by vanduhl

thanks a lot guys..i will go check some out within the next couple weeks.
sounds like ill be looking for a 600cc

can you guys direct me to any good sites with MSF locations or is it online?

Check out your local colleges. They usually offer a couple a year.

**stack_it** · 06-12-2010, 02:51 PM

Here's a link to there website.

http://www.msf-usa.org/

**dec11** · 06-12-2010, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by vanduhl

damn....yo if you dont mind im gonna hijack the **** outta this thread for a min..

im a beginner with bikes...i wanan get one so bad...i need some experienced advice...how many cc's should i go with? what kind? whats a lower priced beginner level bike that still has SOME bals to it...i dont want a vussy bike...thanks guys

go with a 600cc you'll get bored real fast on something smaller. i started on a zx6r and then a fireblade a year later

**Vettester** · 06-12-2010, 11:13 PM

My middle age crisis continues ... I want one of those bikes, now! My buddy and company counterpart in Michigan has 4 or 5 of these bikes (CBR, GSX, etc). Rode in the 80's and early 90's, looks like a whole different game! Sign me up

**jbm** · 06-12-2010, 11:23 PM

DSM's bike collection

**NC600cbr** · 06-13-2010, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by vetteman08

My middle age crisis continues ... I want one of those bikes, now! My buddy and company counterpart in Michigan has 4 or 5 of these bikes (CBR, GSX, etc). Rode in the 80's and early 90's, looks like a whole different game! Sign me up

Hah, well buy one! you won't regret it. I want a Vette next - I wanna see what the new body style will look like next year then i'll make a decision.

And jbm those look like wooden death traps.

**alexISthrowed** · 06-13-2010, 05:10 PM

Heres what I'm riding this summer

**NC600cbr** · 06-14-2010, 06:33 AM

Nice alex! Good choice on a pipe too

**alexISthrowed** · 06-14-2010, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by NC600cbr

Nice alex! Good choice on a pipe too

I love that pipe, it's nice and loud haha.

**gixxerboy1** · 06-15-2010, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by vanduhl

damn....yo if you dont mind im gonna hijack the **** outta this thread for a min..

im a beginner with bikes...i wanan get one so bad...i need some experienced advice...how many cc's should i go with? what kind? whats a lower priced beginner level bike that still has SOME bals to it...i dont want a vussy bike...thanks guys

i agree with these guys a 600 would be a good first bike.

I had a cbr600f3 for my first bike. Then gsx-r's i wouldnt buy another honda. They are good bikes but they just dont compare.