Hello - moving from SD to SF soon

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jaysern

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Hey folks!

I'm planning on moving from San Diego to the Bay Area in a few months, thought I'd sign up and say hi first :)

On a related note, I'll be shopping for a CBR F2 or F3 soon, as I'm thinking about learning how to stunt and I hear those are good starter n00b bikes. Is there a group of people that get together to learn & practice stunting?
 
Jimbo007

Jimbo007

Tugboat Trash
:newbieKeep checking the classifieds on here, the F2 and F3 come up pretty regularly. And you might consider an SV650, too. There are lots of group rides at different speed levels, and also the stunt forum.
 
MSHax

MSHax

Drive fast & take chances
Ok pusinxx has the right idea, get away from the cold wind. :)

But seriously, early welcome to the bay, and good choice on bike, I love the F2/F3. easy to work on, reliable and easy to find parts for. Well that is unless you have a 97/98 and want a seat, that will NEVER happen. :p

PM me, I'll introduce you to the group so when you get up here, you'll have a pretty cool group and we ride a lot together.
 
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jaysern

Member
Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!

lamprey: looks like Werkstatt has very good reviews.

On that note, is there such a thing as a "rent a motorcycle garage by the hour" service in the bay area? There was one in San Diego called Privateers Garage .. which unfortunately they shut down just last month :( But it provided a valuable service for someone like me: I rent an apartment (no garage), and I don't have the tools. Or much knowledge about repairing motorcycles (they had someone on staff to guide people).

So it seems like everyone here agrees that an F2 or F3 is a good bike for a beginner to stunting? I see you can get them for about $2000. This is a broad generalization, but should I stay away from salvage titles - or can they sometimes give you a good bang for the buck?
 
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MSHax

MSHax

Drive fast & take chances
I don't mind salvage titles if I'm the one that made it salvage. :laughing

But seriously, it all depends on how it got salvaged. FOr a motorcycle, especially and older one, the insurance company would rather cash someone out than pay for new plastics at dealership prices. If the wind knocks it over it could be considered salvaged! If that's the case then by all means, buy away! But when you're doing stunts, you don't want that salvaged bike that was hit by a car but looks good now, the first endo you do could result in you meeting your front tire with your face as the frame collapses.
 
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