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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ghosty View Post
    Hey guys, this thread is from March of 2009. I'm the culprit that accidentally bumped it.

    Oh yeah, we know, we're just making sure to keep bumping it so you can't live it down!
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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    As long as it is bumped, do we get to hear the outcome? (or is it somewhere in the previous 7 pages?)
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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    Someone once told me regular unleaded in my bike will make it run like a 600
    Because it doesn't burn as clean as premium! tell him todo that



    I kid I kid but I was told this HahA
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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    i started on a 1000 and rode my friends 1000s a bunch didnt have any problems but yeah the power intimidated me at first. i always believe if they cant handle the power responsibly then they probably dont belong on a sportbike in the first place. as long as they can physically handle moving it around size and weight wise then go for it.

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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    Die, Zombie thread, die!!!
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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tipys View Post
    Well I suggest have him read this its a real comparison and it lets you know that the liter bike isnt all its creaked up to be.

    http://www.superstreetbike.com/roadt...x10/index.html
    The article starts off by saying the comparison is between a modded bike and a stock bike.Apples and oranges,right?

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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    My first bike was a red VFR-800, brand new. I STILL AM IN LOVE with that v4, man what a great motor, and sounded so badass. A little big for a first bike, but the smooth power-curve and low/mid range torque really helped avoid the "OH SHIT" ski-slope seat of your pants scare you get on a real high-RPM inline-4 rocket.

    If I were to make a suggestion it is in line with most everyone else, especially if you're young and can't control yourself. A 600 rocket is plenty, even at this altitude. Take care of it, then sell it later when you feel like you've grown out of it. As long as you didn't buy it new, it doesn't depreciate very quickly.

    Also, take the damn MSF/Abate class, unless you have prior moto-x or street experience.
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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    Quote Originally Posted by RyNo24 View Post
    Just explain to him, that skill will always out preform staight up power.

    It doesn't matter much which he buys. 600s are fast as hell, 1000s are fast as hell. Both will scare the shit out of you, one is just heavier than the other. If you cant exhibit throttle control buy a cruiser. Instead of a speed control on the right bar they have volume control.
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    Re: How do I convince a friend NOT to get a 1000 for a first bike?

    I scanned the thread and we never did find out if the OP's friend ever bought that Gixxer 1K. I think with some noobs their minds are made up and they're just looking for validation. If they can't find it here they go to another forum.
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