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Old 01-17-2010, 08:34 PM   #1
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Yeah bought my first bike (1998 CBR F3) today. Had to drive 40 miles to go and pick her up. So this was my first motorcycle ever and I had no experience on bikes besides what I did in my MSF course. I had to ride this beast back 40 miles on the freeway. I was scared sh!tless at first but as soon as I got the bike up to speed it just felt natural. I took everything I learned in my MSF course about lane position and traffic strategies and I got home safe! :D

I stalled the bike twice. Once when I was hitting a stop light(Let go of the clutch for some reason) then again at the same light taking off from first. Lots of miles and lots of practice to go but i'm going to take it very easy. Don't worry though im not a speed junky and I have no urge to try and show off or do stunts. So far the bikes power hasn't been uncontrollable with restraint.

So cheers guys :cheers

Hope to see you all out on the road. If you see a white/red F3 going down the street give me a wave :D(If I don't wave back im probably just concentrating alot on what i'm doing lol)
 
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Old 01-17-2010, 08:53 PM   #2
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I Ride: CBR 1000rr/600f4i
Welcome to the site! Keep an eye out for rides and events. People on here are always more than willing to give riding advice.
 
 
Old 01-17-2010, 09:06 PM   #3
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I Ride: 2002 CBR954RR
Welcome. Honda is good stuff, I'm sure you'll love it.
 
 
Old 01-17-2010, 09:48 PM   #4
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Congratulations on your new ride Gabe! The F3 is a great bike to start out with... gotta love those Hondas!
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Old 01-17-2010, 11:52 PM   #5
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Old 01-18-2010, 03:33 AM   #6
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I Ride: a turbocharged vacuum... i upgraded my broom...
welcome! be safe, they like to aim for the bulls eye on your back out there...
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Old 01-18-2010, 06:42 AM   #7
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I Ride: CBR1000rr
NICE!!! Welcome to the site.
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Old 01-18-2010, 08:20 AM   #8
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welcome! great peeps on here. Always have loads of advice for anyone. Hope you enjoy the new grab.
 
 
Old 01-18-2010, 12:33 PM   #9
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Congratulations Gabe!

Good deal.
Now, enjoy the addiction!

See you on one of our rides.
Be safe.
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Old 01-18-2010, 04:07 PM   #10
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Hi Gabe. Welcome to the site. Good choice for a bike. The F3s are very manageable 600s. You should get lots of fun miles out of it
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Old 01-18-2010, 05:43 PM   #11
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I Ride: 06 1000 rr bone stock 01 F4I
Nice bike...

I rode a purple F3 for a very short time nice bike...

Welcome to the site... Be sure to come out to some of the events..TWT and some of the rides..
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Old 01-18-2010, 05:46 PM   #12
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HOla!!!!! Welcome to the site brotha!!!
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Old 01-18-2010, 06:50 PM   #13
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Thanks everybody! I'll be sure to try and get into some rides with everyone. Lots of practice to get in. Its raining this week and I don't really want to mess with my bike in the rain yet. Its like torture having a bike I just got sit in the garage :(

Pic of the bike:
 
 
Old 01-18-2010, 07:04 PM   #14
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Joined: Jan 2009
From: El Cajon, CA
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I Ride: 02 VFR800 ABS - Street, 03 CBR600rr - Track
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Old 01-19-2010, 04:51 PM   #15
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Joined: Jun 2009
From: Summerlin/Las Vegas
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I Ride: 08 CBR600RR, 08 Ducati 1098S
Welcome Gabe! Nice looking ride.....
 
 
Old 01-25-2010, 01:02 AM   #16
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Clean bike. I loved my F4i's.
Take it easy and get the feel for your bike. I suggest riding to some of the meets, and then when your comfortable join up with SCS for a ride. Everyone's good people and experianced, so you'll be in good hands ;)
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Old 01-25-2010, 11:19 PM   #17
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Good thinking getting an older 600. That Honda reminds me of the 95 ZX6R that I started out on. A lot of times I miss the old school bikes, they are a whole other breed of bike than the current supersports. I bet that thing is comfy! Be careful out there and take it nice and slow. You will be rewarded with years of great riding memories. Hope to see you out there soon!
 
 
Old 01-26-2010, 07:35 AM   #18
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ahhh the good ol' F3... brings back memories. KEEPIN THE BANANA SEAT ALIVE!

nice lookin bike though. Congrats.

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Old 01-26-2010, 07:37 AM   #19
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ahhh the good ol' F3... brings back memories. KEEPIN THE BANANA SEAT ALIVE!

nice lookin bike though. Congrats.

- Justin
+1 on the banana seat!
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Old 01-26-2010, 09:53 PM   #20
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From: North Las Vegas
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I Ride: 2006 Kawasaki ZX10R/2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
Welcome to the site and welcome to the brotherhood of riders. We'll see ya out there.
 
 
Old 01-26-2010, 10:53 PM   #21
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I Ride: 2006 cbr 600rr
welcome to the site.
 
 
Old 01-28-2010, 08:50 PM   #22
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Yeah bought my first bike (1998 CBR F3) today. Had to drive 40 miles to go and pick her up. So this was my first motorcycle ever and I had no experience on bikes besides what I did in my MSF course. I had to ride this beast back 40 miles on the freeway. I was scared sh!tless at first but as soon as I got the bike up to speed it just felt natural. I took everything I learned in my MSF course about lane position and traffic strategies and I got home safe! :D

I stalled the bike twice. Once when I was hitting a stop light(Let go of the clutch for some reason) then again at the same light taking off from first. Lots of miles and lots of practice to go but i'm going to take it very easy. Don't worry though im not a speed junky and I have no urge to try and show off or do stunts. So far the bikes power hasn't been uncontrollable with restraint.

So cheers guys :cheers

Hope to see you all out on the road. If you see a white/red F3 going down the street give me a wave :D(If I don't wave back im probably just concentrating alot on what i'm doing lol)

So how does it ride?
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