MV Agusta F3 Test Ride request

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Yeah that's my thought as well.

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CBR500 is a very decent all around ride and really an SS is asking for trouble from a financial and injury risk ( basically if you ride it for what it's designed for you are out of your depth and if you don't then why bother ) plus you have not stated your riding goals.....I'd say you were a good couple years riding away from knowing them. But it's your money and risk.

CBR500 can be ridden very aggressively in the twists but you have to be willing to park that RPM meter in the 7k plus zone. It's a well above average entry level ride and should be good for a few years.
It's one of the new breed of intermediate bikes designed around beginning rider standards world wide.
That's you.

As for two up - yup not designed around that.

Have you been to Pennsylvania yet?? Then I suggest you hook up with one of the rides going there over the next few weeks and see what really good twists are about.....about 40 km in on 144 and pushing it then you get a good idea. :D
At 170 lb you've got a very good match and as I said a well above average starter machine.

FZ6 might be a natural step in a sport tourer. Inline 4 and a good step up in horsepower but likely no insurance penalty.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2013models/2013-Yamaha-FZ6R.htm

It's what my son's friend is going to start with as a road bike tho he's got a fair bit of offroad experience.

The sport touring seating position will let you get to the decent roads with some comfort.
 
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Happydude666 said:
HEY! That's not very nice. I'm very sensitive about my weight.

Kidding. I'm 170. But the bike is slower than I expect it to be when I'm doing the twisties. Plus when I ride two up, it's even slower... Don't let the cc's fool you, the bike is a beginner one and is configured completely different than even the 600cc bikes.
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I've been racing for 32 years and they seem to work OK for me.

Ride harder.
 
MacDoc said:
Yeah that's my thought as well.

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CBR500 is a very decent all around ride and really an SS is asking for trouble from a financial and injury risk ( basically if you ride it for what it's designed for you are out of your depth and if you don't then why bother ) plus you have not stated your riding goals.....I'd say you were a good couple years riding away from knowing them. But it's your money and risk.
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Way to much drama here imho. If a SS or F3 is to much machine then that's fantastic. Huge satisfaction being master of the beast. Letting out just enough rope to not hang yourself. Man or mouse? 14 yr. old girls solo sail around the world.
 
Happydude666 said:
But the bike is slower than I expect it to be when I'm doing the twisties. Plus when I ride two up, it's even slower... Don't let the cc's fool you, the bike is a beginner one and is configured completely different than even the 600cc bikes.
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It's not the bike.
 
No one will rent or borrow you a bike on here, I can assure you unless you are offering very good amount of cash, nobody would bother to take their bike for you to ride it. $100 is definitely not attractive enough to get those small amount of folks who owns a MV to lend you for an hour. Try $500.
 
Most of us have purchased bikes without a test ride as I usually purchase a used bike. Once you sit on it you can usually tell if fits or not. Read the magazine reports they usually test them way better than most of us will ever. The current issue of Cycle Canada has a comparison that will provide great insight.
 
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You should've attended the MV Agusta Demo days then. $100? I don't even want to know how much a fairing is if this bike is dropped.
 
elton_t said:
No one will rent or borrow you a bike on here, I can assure you unless you are offering very good amount of cash, nobody would bother to take their bike for you to ride it. $100 is definitely not attractive enough to get those small amount of folks who owns a MV to lend you for an hour. Try $500.
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Sounds like greed to me. What justifies that price? I can go out and rent $100,000 cars for that price or less. I've already agreed to put down some insurance in case of an accident. I'd also prefer to be followed by the owner. I won't be ripping it on the roads - I'll do that on my own once I get it. I just want to experience the seating position and seat while riding for a little bit. There is obviously more intricacies to this situation than I care to talk about in this thread, but needless to say, I'm looking for a rider who would be willing to do another rider a favour.

Anyway, to keep this thread on topic. I'll be upgrading my bike regardless. At this point it's just a matter of what I will choose to be my next ride. I would very much like it to be an F3 and if the dealer had a demo bike, I would not have posted here. I didn't ask for suggestions or advice on my choice - although I do appreciate it, not having as much experience as some - I just asked for assistance.
 
Happydude666 said:
Sounds like greed to me.
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No,, it's common sense.

You can rent $100k cars from RENTAL companies that are legally entitled to do this.

it is illegal for an individual to rent you a road going vehicle, any insurance policy would be void in this case.
 
reciprocity said:
No,, it's common sense.

You can rent $100k cars from RENTAL companies that are legally entitled to do this.

it is illegal for an individual to rent you a road going vehicle, any insurance policy would be void in this case.
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My point was that $500 wouldn't make it any more legal than $100. So why ask for more money?
 
Happydude666 said:
My point was that $500 wouldn't make it any more legal than $100. So why ask for more money?
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So if you're just asking for assistance not advice, here goes:

No one in their right mind is going to let you "rent" an exotic motorcycle for $100, or any other amount other than the MSRP for that matter.

The F3 will be everything you expect and then some.
Open your checkbook, buy it post pics when you do.


Hope that helps.
 
If you put a deposit on the bike, the dealer will find you one to test ride, otherwise they will just consider you a "tire-kicker", "flake" etc.
Unless the person knows you and your abilities you could post $1 000 and I doubt there would be any takers.



Happydude666 said:
My point was that $500 wouldn't make it any more legal than $100. So why ask for more money?
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My point was that $500 wouldn't make it any more legal than $100. So why ask for more money?
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Because people want to feel like you're serious if they even consider your offer for a minute. Think of it this way. Guy you don't know shows up with $100 for a test ride. By the time you get in your car / bike to follow him he's gone and you're left with $100 in hand and one less F3. Maybe $500 is that magical number where people would feel more confident you're not just coming to play on their bike for some cheap ($100) thrills? My opinion, go on kijiji or craigslist find a seller of the bike you want, get $ in hand to test ride as that's what they typically want, and test ride the bike. You don't lose anything if nothing happens to the bike, and he can feel confident that if you steal/drop/whatever he is compensated fully for the value. Then you save $100/500 because you get all your money back and get a test ride.
 
I'm actually thinking of maybe downgrading from 2011 cbr600rr to some thing smaller and cbr500 may be an option. Havent rode it though so idk yet.
 
Off topic I know but just wanted to share my experience with SS. I love my bike but for what I do, which is not track, I feel like my baby is not being ridden at its potential
 
Happydude666 said:
But the bike is slower than I expect it to be when I'm doing the twisties. Plus when I ride two up, it's even slower... Don't let the cc's fool you, the bike is a beginner one and is configured completely different than even the 600cc bikes.
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If you've only been riding since June, I HIGHLY doubt the bike is slower than you are in the twisties....Don't let the cc's fool you, that bike will put you on your *** just as quick as quick a SS. Yes, its designed to be more manageable but two wheels is two wheels, you make a mistake a you will go down.

Jayv said:
After the 5th or 6th crash.
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I must be very experienced then...but even after over 70k km I still feel like a noob after every one.

I have noticed the way I react to crashing now is completely different. Its "I'm fine, Is the bike fine? Does it start, shift gears, ride straight? Is nothing immediately falling off? Ok, lets keep on riding..."
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