# new to bikes **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 24, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870 "2010-10-24T17:07:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/1 "2010-10-24T17:07:29Z")
got my first bike a few weeks ago, a 2004 honda cbr600f4i wit a few upgrades such as k&n filter power programmer, extended swingarm, and a few other little things. been riding it as much as possible so far and its a blast ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/2 "2010-10-24T17:14:01Z")
Power commander and extended swingarm? Hmm. Pictures? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/3 "2010-10-24T17:15:40Z")
Cool? So what are you looking for here, advice, props? Do yourself a big favor and always ride with proper gear including gloves and over the ankle boots. Take the MSF safety course, it makes a BIG difference in new rider confidence and bike control. Don’t ride above your ability even with stupid friends. Be smart and have fun, Honda makes a great bike! Whats up with the extended swing arm? Post some pics. ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/4 "2010-10-24T17:25:01Z")
just seein who all on here rides, i traded my car for it, guy was the original owner, i got the bike, helmet, jacket,gloves from him. ![http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q177/speedped79/032.jpg](http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q177/speedped79/032.jpg) ---------- Post added at 08:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:23 PM ---------- ![http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q177/speedped79/035.jpg](http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q177/speedped79/035.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/5 "2010-10-24T17:25:15Z")
lol @ your mods… looks like a clean bike :tup: ---
**Author:** ![upstateclipse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/upstateclipse/32/7348_2.png) [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/6 "2010-10-24T17:25:38Z")
Not my cup of tea with the “mods” but welcome to the club. I am with Maxwell on the advice though, the msf course was awesome and I took it after I already had been riding 5 years. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/7 "2010-10-24T17:26:01Z")
get a stock swingarm pls. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/8 "2010-10-24T17:26:09Z")
That actually doesnt look awful. I’m sure the swingarm throws off the turning capability a bit, but for putting around it would be just fine. It’s going to be a frusssterrrating winter for you, haha. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/9 "2010-10-24T17:27:21Z")
and make wheelies 👏 ---------- Post added at 08:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 PM ---------- > [@Willybeen](#): > > get a stock swingarm pls. > [@Willybeen"](#): > > and make wheelies 👏 > [@Willybeen](#): > > lol @ your mods… looks like a clean bike :tup: all together now… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/10 "2010-10-24T17:32:50Z")
seems t ocorner good for me, then again im not going crazy fast around them lol, i dont mind the extended swingarm tho it keeps the front down. ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/11 "2010-10-24T17:38:04Z")
sharp bike, congrats. ride safe. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/12 "2010-10-24T18:07:17Z")
with those tires… and cold weather… i wouldnt be pushing it hard at all … be safe ---
**Author:** ![QuicknLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quicknlow/32/5215_2.png) [@QuicknLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/QuicknLow)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/13 "2010-10-24T18:53:00Z")
a 600 with an arm that long is good for racing the 1/8 mile ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/14 "2010-10-24T18:59:26Z")
it dosnt even really attempted to lift the front i like it. so ya if i go to shredd and ragen i can go full throttle right off the bat ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-bikes/161870/15 "2010-10-24T19:10:01Z")
You need a role model. Fuck.