Use My Eyes - Bike Purchase

Use My Eyes - Bike Purchase

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HughiusMaximus

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694 posts

125 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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Morning gents,

Currently in the market for a Cbr 600rr and quite like the look of this one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Immaculate-Condition-Exa...

Only drawback is that they are located up near Newcastle and based down in Bristol.

I thought I read somewhere that there is a 'use my eyes' part on the forum where local ph'ers might go take a look at a bike as an initial check.

I have had a look but cant find anything.

Any help appreciated!

podman

8,850 posts

239 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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Sorry I cant help but that does look mint..lovely looking bike..

Hooli

32,278 posts

199 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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Oh a Honda, very rare. Is there really none closer?

scorcher

3,982 posts

233 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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Not registered until 2009 on a 56 plate. Does there become a certain time when vehicles must be given an age related plate if not registered? you can buy 2013 stock and still get it registered on a 64 plate?

ETA.....Something like this would make a better buy IMHO.1 Owner,10K miles
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CBR-600-RR-9-LIMIT...

Edited by scorcher on Saturday 22 November 11:15

HughiusMaximus

Original Poster:

694 posts

125 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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Hooli said:
Oh a Honda, very rare. Is there really none closer?
Of course there is, but its my favourite colour combo, low miles and price isn't bad.



HughiusMaximus

Original Poster:

694 posts

125 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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scorcher said:
Not registered until 2009 on a 56 plate.
I hadn't spotted that, thanks for pointing it out.

I guess it might mean its an imported bike?

rumpelstiltskin

2,805 posts

258 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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HughiusMaximus said:
I hadn't spotted that, thanks for pointing it out.

I guess it might mean its an imported bike?
Or as someone very kindly pointed it out to me recently when i was in a similar situation,it might have been raced for the three years then brought over.

dapearson

4,252 posts

223 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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HughiusMaximus said:
Morning gents,

Currently in the market for a Cbr 600rr and quite like the look of this one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Immaculate-Condition-Exa...

Only drawback is that they are located up near Newcastle and based down in Bristol.

I thought I read somewhere that there is a 'use my eyes' part on the forum where local ph'ers might go take a look at a bike as an initial check.

I have had a look but cant find anything.

Any help appreciated!
I have the same model/colour on an 07 plate. I paid £3k for it with 27k miles and in need of tlc. It's currently undergoing a winter restoration including shock, swingarm, exhaust, hangers, chain/sprockets, brake lines, fasteners, etc.

It's one of the best 600RR colour schemes IMO.

bass gt3

10,186 posts

232 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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rumpelstiltskin said:
HughiusMaximus said:
I hadn't spotted that, thanks for pointing it out.

I guess it might mean its an imported bike?
Or as someone very kindly pointed it out to me recently when i was in a similar situation,it might have been raced for the three years then brought over.
And 3 previous owners in a reported 3700 miles?? seems odd no??

HughiusMaximus

Original Poster:

694 posts

125 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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Plenty of useful posts on here thanks.

I think the shine is coming off this one a bit...

HughiusMaximus

Original Poster:

694 posts

125 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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dapearson said:
I have the same model/colour on an 07 plate. I paid £3k for it with 27k miles and in need of tlc. It's currently undergoing a winter restoration including shock, swingarm, exhaust, hangers, chain/sprockets, brake lines, fasteners, etc.

It's one of the best 600RR colour schemes IMO.
Whats the thinking on higher mileage RR's?
I was targeting bikes with less than 10k miles but is this being too cautious?

I know the hondas have a good reputation for lasting but does this hold for the RR's too?

dapearson

4,252 posts

223 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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HughiusMaximus said:
Whats the thinking on higher mileage RR's?
I was targeting bikes with less than 10k miles but is this being too cautious?

I know the hondas have a good reputation for lasting but does this hold for the RR's too?
Plenty of stories of these running to 50k+ miles with nothing but routine servicing.

Mine seems spot on after 27k and a FSH. It was used by the prev owner over a couple of winters without taking care of it, hence me replacing lots of bits with new/nearly new OEM items. Other than that it's perfect.

I will be selling it in the new year, but not before having some fun smile

andburg

7,214 posts

168 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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You sure you want the 600rr?

Mate had one, couldn't ride it for more than an hour as his wrists gave in. Never had issues on any other supersport bike, said it felt like it was on its nose all the time, very reactive and squirrely on roads but would have been great on track.

HughiusMaximus

Original Poster:

694 posts

125 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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andburg said:
You sure you want the 600rr?

Mate had one, couldn't ride it for more than an hour as his wrists gave in. Never had issues on any other supersport bike, said it felt like it was on its nose all the time, very reactive and squirrely on roads but would have been great on track.
Yeah its a good question!

I have been debating back and forth between the 600rr and the 600f.

Im sure either would be plenty quick enough, but the rr is the more exciting and better looking option I guess.

Im not really planning on using it for commuting or touring, more of a quick blast at the weekend so I probably wont be riding it for hours on end.

Willy Nilly

12,511 posts

166 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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HughiusMaximus said:
Yeah its a good question!

I have been debating back and forth between the 600rr and the 600f.

Im sure either would be plenty quick enough, but the rr is the more exciting and better looking option I guess.

Im not really planning on using it for commuting or touring, more of a quick blast at the weekend so I probably wont be riding it for hours on end.
I have a '12 FAB. It's got a detuned RR engine and it's chuffin' brilliant. Plenty of power for the road and my level of skill. Took it to Germany last year and to the Dolomites this year.

HughiusMaximus

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694 posts

125 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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Willy Nilly said:
I have a '12 FAB. It's got a detuned RR engine and it's chuffin' brilliant. Plenty of power for the road and my level of skill. Took it to Germany last year and to the Dolomites this year.
I think if I get an F il go for the older model as cheaper option to learn on.
I think end up on a supersport eventually but it may be a good idea to work up to it.

Or I could just say screw it and buy an RR....

Edited by HughiusMaximus on Sunday 23 November 22:05

Mastodon2

13,818 posts

164 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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One of my mates has a 2004 RR, he loves it. I do hear the 600F is a better road bike, as it's more comfortable, less revvy etc, but if you're buying a toy and will only really use it for weekend blasts then just buy the one your heart wants, the one your head tells you to get.

ZesPak

24,423 posts

195 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Mastodon2 said:
One of my mates has a 2004 RR, he loves it. I do hear the 600F is a better road bike, as it's more comfortable, less revvy etc, but if you're buying a toy and will only really use it for weekend blasts then just buy the one your heart wants, the one your head tells you to get.
This x1000.
On top of that, the ride is one thing, looking back to your machine as you walk away from it is a great feeling as well.

I wouldn't be put off by higher mileage, at all. This one seems ridiculously low for some reason. My thought is, if there's little or no warranty involved, I'd prefer 20k over 2k miles, just for the mental piece of mind that if anything inherently (factory) was wrong with it, it'll be ironed out by then.
That bike looks great btw!

mga32

84 posts

165 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Fireblade?

Prof Prolapse

16,160 posts

189 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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HughiusMaximus said:
I think if I get an F il go for the older model as cheaper option to learn on.
I did this three years ago. One of these days I'll sell it and upgrade as I keep promising to do, but I've grown quite fond of the old lump.

A few trackdays, trips to the shops, commuting, and trips up the highlands. Mines pretty scarred, not great at anything in particular, but a decent noble attempt at all things to all men (or 'Jack of all trades, master of none', depending on how you look at it).

Only thing I don't like is the huge turn required for full throttle, but I've throttle sleeve from an R6 which should sort that out. Not sure if they ever sorted it out in subsequent models.