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Old 02-17-2007, 01:06 PM
Vovchandr Vovchandr is offline
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Of almost forgot

CBR F3 and F2's also

F2's can be had for dirt cheap
F3's as well, I was looking at buying an F3 before but i couldnt pass up the deal on the SV

Those are also Great starter bikes, and definatly dont look to shabby (f3 at least)

If you couldnt tell, F2 F3 F4 and F4i are successors to each other, only major difference other then plastics is the "i" in F4i which means its injected instead of carbed.

Edit: Quick gear lesson : also invest in good gear, GOOD helmet - Shoei, Arai, GOOD gloves preferably with the longer cuff, because jackets have a habit or having the sleeves roll up in a crash, and a jacket, preferably 2, one leather one textile, depends on where you're going and how will you be riding and what kind of day it is. Rule of thumb, you always dress for the crash not for the ride. Jeans are marginal protection, they'll fall apart in less then 5 feet of sliding, im looking at getting good pants this year. Shoes - tennis shoes offer little or no protection, ankle is the part that gets shattered in the "right type" of crash, so your boots should be at least ankle high and have ankle protection. Yes you will look like a power-ranger wearing them so usually I have a backpack with the extra set when I go to work or I know ill need change.
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