[Sleepr56]

Went out riding again today. Road my brother bike for most of the ride, then my buddie let me try out his 03 CBR600 F4i

Definately completely different to go from the Bandit to a real sport bike. The low end torque, which is kinda jerky thanks to the aftermarket sproket on the Bandit makes it a rough ride sometimes if your not perfect ona nd off the throttle, the CBR seemed much more forgiving. I did stall a couple times, as the clucth engagement on the CBR was much more "on/off", so if you didnt give it gas, it wasnt going anywhere, also a change from the bandit.

The sportbike setup on the CBR is a little nut crunching, but i feel more part of the bike when riding around, taking turns, accelerating, etc. Didnt get to ride any constant speed so im not sure how the wind feels on that. Hopefully I can order my jacket soon so I can loose the leather parachute im wearing now.

I think I would be good on a CBR if I stayed below 9k untill I am more ready to handle the brute force that bikle has to offer. WHich I think I am more then smart enought to not be dumb on the road. Just need to practice holding my lane position during a turn better, and taking turns at a higher speed,........gettin there one ride at a time I guess.

Also still planning on the MSF this aug/sept, but debating picking up a bike sooner.