It's a pretty good day when the gear you're wearing cost more than the bike you're riding & you both make it back home in fully working condition. And it's not just track bikes you can get cheap on marketplace when you sort by cheapest, as long as you're not too fussed about looks. I bought all 4 of my current motorcycles that way & it's how I got an Aprilia Shiver that was ready to ride for less than the cost of a used Grom.
There's definitely deals to be had if you're willing to put in a little work. I'm pretty sure when it came to the F4i, it was like $150 in parts to put it back on the road.
Bought a yzf600r back in august. $300 later I got a daily. These “cheap bikes” can be worth the money!!! Thanks for sharing Spite I hope to rock track days in the near future
The reason why MSRH is scary is because of 1) the insane bumps/seams on the back straight 2) when the sun comes out after it rains it weeps like crazy. That's why there were so many crashes in E/A on Sunday. You need really good forks/shocks to get grip on this track. It's not surprising your (probably ancient?) shock made it hard to pin it in the back straight.
I got a GSXR750 at the start of the year and am waiting on a trailer for track days. I love seeing this content because its so damn relatable. Who doesn't wanna throw a few bucks and rip around a track?!?
Love the track day episodes. As an older fat guy who has been racing all his life, but never on two wheels, a motorcycle track day is very intimidating to me. Thanks for taking us along with someone who only has a handful of track days, seems like most YT track day content is from REALLY experienced track riders. I feel motivated!!!
It's really cool that you are going to be building this bike up. I just finished up doing the same thing with a $900 2005 gsxr 600. I did suspension, brakes(pads, lines and master), tires and a tune and it performs like a completely different machine. It'll fun to see the difference your mods will make!
The F was a really nice bike when I road one years back, they were more comfortable than the RR but not that much slower. A re spring for your weight is going to be really really worthwhile for you. They can be made to feel really flickable. Iv always been a fan
I bought my F4i for $2k 9 years ago. 50k miles later and it was money well spent. I can't wait to see the upgrades so I know what to add on mine 🤙 I'm also starting to think I might need to visit a track to work on my high speed cornering.
Wow!! In 99 I bought a CBR F3, but sold it as soon as the F4i came out, and bought the red and black version. I absolutely LOVED that motorcycle!! Man I I miss that bike :(😢
I have one, too. Track is orp in Oregon. Shim up the rear shock/ride height. Drop the forks a few cms. The racetech springs will really help, too. Change to GP shifting. Have fun. Mine eats liter bikes at ORP, a technical cornering hilly track
I don't live anywhere close to there, but I like how they do a bit of a school between sessions. Much better than just winging it and hoping for the best.
Stay wide until it’s time to apex, my dude. I’ve raced door slammers for a decade, even made it into the SCCA National Championships at Laguna Seca. Racing line for motorcycles isn’t too different from a car line.
My 3rd Ridesmart track school is coming up this September at COTA. I'm really looking forward to getting some more time on the track on my 2008 GSX-R 750!!!
Back when I was young and single, I roadraced and flogged an F3 as an endurance bike. Of all the options available in the late 90's, the CBR 600's were the easiest to ride fast (as I recall). But I approached it from a different angle... my Main track bike was an RS125 (I'm 6'4", monkey... football anyone?), it's all about the corner speed. Something I'd had impressed on my as a street rider when I went from an 1100 to a 500 years earlier and had to learn how to carry corner speed to keep up with my buddies. Anyway, my suggestion since then has Always been to find a slow bike that handles great as a beginner track bike. They're always cheap, and it'll usually take 10~15 sessions before you even get your abilities Close to that of the bike. Then when you move on to something that has straight line speed, you're not an anchor in the corners. Don't be a point-n-shoot rider.
At about 178 miles from you is a nice track in Cresson, Texas. Motorsport Ranch. Come and check it out sometime. At least speaking for myself...It can be a little challenging looking ahead in turns when a track has that many imperfections. And...yes...would love to see videos of you building up this bike.
Man I love this bike , I am searching for myself one of these. Love the content Spite , cheers bro! (and the F4i a tiny bit more , lets see what this bike can do😁 )
Looking forward to see where you take this thing. I have an old Ninja 650R I've built for track duty. Needs some proper tires but beyond that it's great. Friend of mine has an old AMA F4i and he loves it.
If that’s the factory can on the back it probably weighs a metric ton. A yoshi slip on or similar will help shed a few pounds and maybe give a couple of extra ponies.
Never knew there was a racetrack in Htown, neither a riding school. In my mind those type of things are at ATX 😂 glad that the good ol’ F400i was up to the task. Can’t wait to see it ripping COTA. Good times!
you gotta attack those msrh potholes like it's a trip to Portillos on some torn-up old Chicago streets ...lol... my first track day ever was at that track.... if you happen to get some dry laps in, that's a good day in Angleton 🌧⚡😰
I had a 2001 F4i from 2002-2009… awesome bike. I did 12 trackdays and many many long road rides. Miss that bike. I added an Ohlins rear shock and RaceTech fork internals. Made a HUGE difference to overall performance. Oh and MSRH is a tough track to learn the lines on. At least it was for me. :)
People think you can just hop on a 600 and tear up the track. It takes years. It's so damn expensive you better have a good job. It's not "06" anymore. Get an sv650 for the track.
Please try a Pitbike track!!! Or a Supermotard. But Pitbikes on Kartingtracks are really good for training things as positioning on the bike and the looking!!! Please try it! It changed so much my approach on my R1❤
Recently rode f4i fsport , you are better off getting a sv650 or any other 600 from that era. For the same money you can buy 929 nowadays much better track bike.
A) a lack of confidence in my abilities and B) the more you lean with your upper body, the less the bike leans over so you have more tire to work with.
Yeah, I tired removing them but they hold stuff together on the subframe. Also if I get a shorter end can, it'll need the right side pillion peg for a brace.
I'm really not an expert but you look like the upper part of you body is doing a lot, bit like the 500cc 2stoke riders. But you have to move way more your legs!! Keep pushing 💪 👌 💯
By the cam it looks like your bike has a lot of weight transfer how did it feel on corner entry and exit? Maybe you will feel a lot more confidence with a stiffer set up
The suspension may be typically supposed to be set up for someone lighter than you. And I'm not a suspension Pro like your friend but there's absolutely no way it was supposed to be set up for a 90 lb person. That's a large child. Not to get on a touchy subject I understand that Asians are typically smaller but certainly not 90 lb.
When Spite and I initially talked about putting this package together last november, it was an eye opener seeing the difference between the stock spring rate and the recommended/actual spring rate we ended up getting. Front is rated at 0.66 kg/mm and we're bumping that up to 1.00kg/mm (52% increase), the rear didn't need quite as much attention, as we went up from 14.2 kg/mm to 16kg/mm, so only a 14% difference there. the real fun part is when he puts that together with the RCS-19. It took a bit of convincing for him to sign off on me getting it for him, but I think he'll really appreciate just how communicative that master cylinder is.
@@jacquescrusan9500 brilliant like I was saying I don't know anything about tuning. But I just knew know factory settings wouldn't be for a 90 lb Rider maybe a 90 kg Rider
I would like to see the mods. I have an 05 600rr and im thinking about getting the suspension set back to factory and to my size and weight. I want to do a master cylinder and steel braided lines.
Rate my ride on scale of Mr. Bean to Marc Marquez. I think I'd give myself a Ricky Bobby...
I 2nd that. Ricky Bobby baby..
Lookin like Tito Rabat
Mr Bean slander will not be tolerated 😤😤
@@dawg7339 I think he meant that as top tier..🙃
Not a good comparison as Mr Bean is a world class driver😎
Last time I rode something from Facebook that hard I ended up paying child support
made me LOL
It's a pretty good day when the gear you're wearing cost more than the bike you're riding & you both make it back home in fully working condition.
And it's not just track bikes you can get cheap on marketplace when you sort by cheapest, as long as you're not too fussed about looks. I bought all 4 of my current motorcycles that way & it's how I got an Aprilia Shiver that was ready to ride for less than the cost of a used Grom.
There's definitely deals to be had if you're willing to put in a little work. I'm pretty sure when it came to the F4i, it was like $150 in parts to put it back on the road.
finally someone who gives bike reviews without a British accent
Bought a yzf600r back in august. $300 later I got a daily. These “cheap bikes” can be worth the money!!! Thanks for sharing Spite I hope to rock track days in the near future
The reason why MSRH is scary is because of
1) the insane bumps/seams on the back straight
2) when the sun comes out after it rains it weeps like crazy. That's why there were so many crashes in E/A on Sunday.
You need really good forks/shocks to get grip on this track. It's not surprising your (probably ancient?) shock made it hard to pin it in the back straight.
Looking forward to the modding video!
Loved it.. "MSRH is 'Imperfect'" as my home track I can COMPLETELY agree.
I got a GSXR750 at the start of the year and am waiting on a trailer for track days. I love seeing this content because its so damn relatable. Who doesn't wanna throw a few bucks and rip around a track?!?
hey you could be me and be slow when im going fast and also slow when I'm going slow. just slowbike life. imma bring it to a gokart track. lol
Love the track day episodes. As an older fat guy who has been racing all his life, but never on two wheels, a motorcycle track day is very intimidating to me. Thanks for taking us along with someone who only has a handful of track days, seems like most YT track day content is from REALLY experienced track riders. I feel motivated!!!
RideSmart recently partnered with Aprilia for rental bikes, so you can fly in and do CotA if you’re not in TX!
Yeah, that's an awesome way to get to ride on the best track in the states.
@@spitescornerLaguna...
Nah, COTA has a better surface and better facility. There's a reason GP doesn't ride at Laguna anymore. It's cool, but not COTA
It's really cool that you are going to be building this bike up. I just finished up doing the same thing with a $900 2005 gsxr 600. I did suspension, brakes(pads, lines and master), tires and a tune and it performs like a completely different machine. It'll fun to see the difference your mods will make!
The F was a really nice bike when I road one years back, they were more comfortable than the RR but not that much slower.
A re spring for your weight is going to be really really worthwhile for you. They can be made to feel really flickable.
Iv always been a fan
I bought my F4i for $2k 9 years ago. 50k miles later and it was money well spent. I can't wait to see the upgrades so I know what to add on mine 🤙 I'm also starting to think I might need to visit a track to work on my high speed cornering.
Great stuff Spite, please keep posting as you progress. It's inspiring
Very nice clip. An inspiration.
But, that yellow Ducati 748 was so pretty.
I love the f4i, great solid bike even when beat up as a stunt bike
Wow!! In 99 I bought a CBR F3, but sold it as soon as the F4i came out, and bought the red and black version. I absolutely LOVED that motorcycle!! Man I I miss that bike :(😢
Crushing tunes man jeez
I love me some metal.
Love your work Oldboy , however would love to hear the sound of the engine over the hard grunge rock😮
Yeah, unfortunately they don't allow my chin mount which captures audio. The rest would just be nothing but wind noise.
I have one, too. Track is orp in Oregon. Shim up the rear shock/ride height. Drop the forks a few cms. The racetech springs will really help, too. Change to GP shifting. Have fun. Mine eats liter bikes at ORP, a technical cornering hilly track
I don't live anywhere close to there, but I like how they do a bit of a school between sessions. Much better than just winging it and hoping for the best.
Stay wide until it’s time to apex, my dude. I’ve raced door slammers for a decade, even made it into the SCCA National Championships at Laguna Seca. Racing line for motorcycles isn’t too different from a car line.
My 3rd Ridesmart track school is coming up this September at COTA.
I'm really looking forward to getting some more time on the track on my 2008 GSX-R 750!!!
Back when I was young and single, I roadraced and flogged an F3 as an endurance bike. Of all the options available in the late 90's, the CBR 600's were the easiest to ride fast (as I recall). But I approached it from a different angle... my Main track bike was an RS125 (I'm 6'4", monkey... football anyone?), it's all about the corner speed. Something I'd had impressed on my as a street rider when I went from an 1100 to a 500 years earlier and had to learn how to carry corner speed to keep up with my buddies.
Anyway, my suggestion since then has Always been to find a slow bike that handles great as a beginner track bike. They're always cheap, and it'll usually take 10~15 sessions before you even get your abilities Close to that of the bike. Then when you move on to something that has straight line speed, you're not an anchor in the corners. Don't be a point-n-shoot rider.
Hell yeah spite! You is the real everymans motorcyclist!..
I saw you there! I was gonna say hi but you looked busy. Glad to see you at a track day though and hope to see you at more
Come up and say hi next time! I'll be at CotA in July I hope.
At about 178 miles from you is a nice track in Cresson, Texas. Motorsport Ranch. Come and check it out sometime. At least speaking for myself...It can be a little challenging looking ahead in turns when a track has that many imperfections. And...yes...would love to see videos of you building up this bike.
I've ridden at Cresson. That's a great track. I want to go back.
Great stuff as always. Definitely need to get to the track. A few places here in South Florida rent everything you need.
It’s always tough learning a new track. Well done!
Thanks man! I had a ton of fun
Also..... the more i look at this thing half faired, the more i dig it. Giving off Bandit 1200s vibes.
Man I love this bike , I am searching for myself one of these. Love the content Spite , cheers bro!
(and the F4i a tiny bit more , lets see what this bike can do😁 )
I thought Castle Combe was bumpy!! If you've ever watched club racers on cbr600 steelies you'll know how fast an old bike can go👍
Yo, I said howdy when you first got out the van. Glad to see ya down on the working man’s track.
Looking forward to see where you take this thing. I have an old Ninja 650R I've built for track duty. Needs some proper tires but beyond that it's great. Friend of mine has an old AMA F4i and he loves it.
Looking smooth in session 2
yeap !! with just 1000 dollars you can get some thrill !!
cheers from Greece !!
If that’s the factory can on the back it probably weighs a metric ton. A yoshi slip on or similar will help shed a few pounds and maybe give a couple of extra ponies.
Loving the F4i videos!
My first track was a CBR 600 F2, more than enough to progress from novice to advanced.
Awesome video
Never knew there was a racetrack in Htown, neither a riding school. In my mind those type of things are at ATX 😂 glad that the good ol’ F400i was up to the task. Can’t wait to see it ripping COTA. Good times!
It's like 40 minutes south but basically everything out to Katy is Houston lol
I would suggest doing the Nissan fan switch mod. Makes your fan come on at 185 instead of 215.
Love my F4i.
Oh good call!
I'd be interested in seeing all the mods, and it getting put on. Not much into track riding but might want to do that at some point.
you gotta attack those msrh potholes like it's a trip to Portillos on some torn-up old Chicago streets ...lol... my first track day ever was at that track.... if you happen to get some dry laps in, that's a good day in Angleton 🌧⚡😰
I like the sick riffs, but I like engine sounds more when watching track footage.
Yeah, I know, I can't run my chin mount camera and all my other ones just generated nothing but wind noise.
I understand, thanks for the great content. I never miss an upload. Come do a road trip in South Africa one day@@spitescorner
I had a 2001 F4i from 2002-2009… awesome bike. I did 12 trackdays and many many long road rides. Miss that bike.
I added an Ohlins rear shock and RaceTech fork internals. Made a HUGE difference to overall performance.
Oh and MSRH is a tough track to learn the lines on. At least it was for me. :)
Yeah I was riding the struggle bus for the back half of the track. I'll get it next time.
@@spitescorner I haven’t been there since 2008, but we rode it in the opposite direction as it appears you did.
@@Mugochap We ran counterclockwise. It's really fun that way since you can power out of corners and on to the straights faster.
I would like to see this build 🗣🗣🗣
People think you can just hop on a 600 and tear up the track. It takes years. It's so damn expensive you better have a good job. It's not "06" anymore. Get an sv650 for the track.
Anyone else see that bike and wonder if spite will ever finish putting fairings on it and do something with that goofy long simi truck exhaust stack
After my experiment with the Repsol fairings probably not. they're really expensive and I can't find high quality ones.
I can’t get over this exhaust, I have no idea how you drive out your garage with that thing
Because I'm cheap and don't want to buy a new pipe for it. Nothing's dragging yet so I can go faster on the stock set up.
This content is dope
Much appreciated! Seriously
@@spitescorner we appreciate you spite
Please try a Pitbike track!!! Or a Supermotard. But Pitbikes on Kartingtracks are really good for training things as positioning on the bike and the looking!!!
Please try it! It changed so much my approach on my R1❤
Sport bikes new or old are right at home on the track.
Biggest flaw on the f4i is the ground to lean angle. It’s in need of rearsets
When I get to the point where I start dragging stuff I'll swap it over. For now though I've got a long way to go... 🤣
Those chicken strips dame😂😂
Just trolling❤❤
Time to start leaning lol
Recently rode f4i fsport , you are better off getting a sv650 or any other 600 from that era. For the same money you can buy 929 nowadays much better track bike.
I hate people complaining about chicken strips, but Spite why didn't you lean more, is it because of the bike?
A) a lack of confidence in my abilities and B) the more you lean with your upper body, the less the bike leans over so you have more tire to work with.
I see shit like this and cry. 1k bikes near me are no title, no key, wrecked as fuck. CBR f2 with 40k miles, 2500.
I just order gpr trioval exhaust my f4i.
Are you producing the music for the channel as well? These are banger tracks
Nah, I just license it. I have access to some great music.
I see some pillion pegs there that you don't need
Yeah, I tired removing them but they hold stuff together on the subframe. Also if I get a shorter end can, it'll need the right side pillion peg for a brace.
I'm really not an expert but you look like the upper part of you body is doing a lot, bit like the 500cc 2stoke riders. But you have to move way more your legs!!
Keep pushing 💪 👌 💯
Yeah, the instructors said to lean more with the upper body so the bike doesn't need to lean as far.
By the cam it looks like your bike has a lot of weight transfer how did it feel on corner entry and exit? Maybe you will feel a lot more confidence with a stiffer set up
I think that would make a massive difference. The brakes felt a bit numb and the front end almost bottomed out a few times.
For the love of God put some fairings on that bike
They're so expensive 😰
The suspension may be typically supposed to be set up for someone lighter than you. And I'm not a suspension Pro like your friend but there's absolutely no way it was supposed to be set up for a 90 lb person. That's a large child. Not to get on a touchy subject I understand that Asians are typically smaller but certainly not 90 lb.
When Spite and I initially talked about putting this package together last november, it was an eye opener seeing the difference between the stock spring rate and the recommended/actual spring rate we ended up getting.
Front is rated at 0.66 kg/mm and we're bumping that up to 1.00kg/mm (52% increase), the rear didn't need quite as much attention, as we went up from 14.2 kg/mm to 16kg/mm, so only a 14% difference there.
the real fun part is when he puts that together with the RCS-19. It took a bit of convincing for him to sign off on me getting it for him, but I think he'll really appreciate just how communicative that master cylinder is.
@@jacquescrusan9500 brilliant like I was saying I don't know anything about tuning. But I just knew know factory settings wouldn't be for a 90 lb Rider maybe a 90 kg Rider
Less music and more raw footage and onboard sound will go a long way to enjoying the bike content a lot more. Its a bike channel after all.
Looks as ugly as the FZ1 without fairings. Hideous
Ugly as sin, but fun as hell
@@spitescorner I won't even lie I'm looking for a clean one but I kinda wish I had never seen er with her clothes off.
@@spitescornerbought a 2000 F4 yesterday. Took a while to find a really clean one. Never taking er out without her clothes on tho.
I would like to see the mods. I have an 05 600rr and im thinking about getting the suspension set back to factory and to my size and weight. I want to do a master cylinder and steel braided lines.