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  1. 600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    So the XSR 900 honestly feels very quick but not the top speed of a gsxr1000 but still plenty of power to get you in trouble if your inexperienced. I guess I'd compare it too the f4i with the sprocket conversion which made it a wheelie machine but that power is now available pretty much at any RPM. I run A mode with TC on 1 all the time and I never feel like I need more. I like to seating position and everything about the ergonomics except my knees almost don't fit in the tank cut outs but it is close enough that I don't mind.  Hope that helps, it is definitely a fun ride but not quite a 1000cc level of crazy but not as tame as a f4i either. 

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    600cc or 1000cc for starter bikes?(The never ending bike search thread!!)

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    I am 6'3" started on a 600 f4i and next to a GSXR1000. I did ok but also spent a ton of saddle time on that 600 and then dropped a tooth on front sprocket and raised two on the back before jumping to 1000. I had another Marine Sgt tell me in Iraq that he got back he was buying the same GSXR I had. I asked how much ride time you have and his reply was "never ridden but I'll pick it up quick". I suggested that he started on something a bit smaller to start and get his throttle control and basics in cement before the 1000 comes home. Of course I was a lower rank at that point so my opinion meant squat to him. So we return and went on our leave for a few weeks after being cleared by the docs. When we returned the same guy calls me and asks me to swing by his garage. I am thinking he wants to rub in my face he has a bike and he didn't need my opinion. Instead he walks me in a garage where I find a completely mangled GXSR1000. Instead wanted to know if I could fix it. Basically he bought one wrecked it leaving dealer (to much throttle and dropped it) dealer tacks couple grand on and gives him another new bike and his brother rides it home. Before returning to base he was riding and gave some throttle and bike wheelies high and he hits at least 80 before loosing control and ditching tossing the brand new bike down the road. Luckily his pride was the only harm done to him or bystanders but a new bike looked like a junkyard find. Sorry for the long post but in my opinion and lots of others shared above bikes with loads of torque and HP do not make first bikes as they are unforgiving. You may make it out alive but at the end of the day it's your life unless you are unfortunate enough to ride it into another motorist. If you start smaller and need to move up the small loss you may take on a bike to move up is less than the potential medical bills if you get above your skill level to soon.

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  6. Extra gas on a XSR900

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    Yeah I think that may be the way to go. I've seen behind license plate bracket or on subframe of other bikes but I would worry about punctures if I laid it down and spilling gas as I slide if it is on outside of bike.

    Like it without bags but think functionality of having a little space would be beneficial.

  7. Extra gas on a XSR900

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    Looking at any innovative ideas for carrying 1 or 2 1.5 liter gas bottles on my XSR900. I find the range leaves a little to be desired and I would feel more comfortable going on long runs in areas I'm unfamiliar if I had that little bit of extra gas. I pulled rear pegs but now am considering if that might be a decent attach point or even getting bags for it?

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  10. What did you do to your bike today?

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    Road to work on a beautiful 36 degree morning. Need to find some cool weather gear. Now sitting at work debating on which fender eliminator I want to put on this winter. Thinking about the new rage one but not sure how I feel about taking the rear fender off completely.


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  19. Sena/Com Recommendations?

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    I have the 10s and it has voice recognition to my phone. I hit the back button on the comm unit once and it connects to Siri and I tell her to call people or whatever and works perfectly. Radios is ok doesn't have the best reception in the country but works good  enough for me. All phone options work great. I have not tested intercom range but I am sure it will work just fine.

    I almost got the 10c but couldn't justify $150 more for a camera. 

  21. What did you do to your bike today?

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    did the 600 mile service and oil change. Wish people would learn to put oil plugs in by hand instead of using what seems like an impact gun. Also wish they would learn to put a little oil on the seal of the filter before cranking it on. Also adjust my front spring preload a little stiffer until I have time to actually set it up for my weight.

    next thing is some heavier bar ends and better grips to fix my throttle hand from going numb from vibrations.

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