Classic CBR 600 as first bike?
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Stu-nph26 said:
No in idea what an abba stand is I’ll have a look. I was planning on buying a rear paddock is it much better to have the front too?
At some point you'll want both ends off the ground and the abba is the go to tool for it. I've got a couple of sets of paddock stands and I hardly ever use them anymore. I use the abba a lot. There's an extra tool you can get to lift the front when it's on one, or you can put a flat plank under a jack below the pipes and lift the centre of balance off the front instead. I use the abba as I do a lot of work on mine, but I've got into the habit of also using it for general cleaning as well. others may have different opinions but I find it the best solution personally.
Battery come along with a charger, a cleaning cut for the chain, and a paddock stand for the rear.
Changed the battery today with was really easy and the bike fired up first time. Forgot how good it sounds couldn’t help but pop out for an hour to get over the disappointment of the rugby. I’ve put the old battery on charge but I think I’ll just keep it as a spare .
If the weather isn’t too hideous tomorrow I’m going to have a nice little ride out then treat the bike to a deep clean starting with the chain.
Changed the battery today with was really easy and the bike fired up first time. Forgot how good it sounds couldn’t help but pop out for an hour to get over the disappointment of the rugby. I’ve put the old battery on charge but I think I’ll just keep it as a spare .
If the weather isn’t too hideous tomorrow I’m going to have a nice little ride out then treat the bike to a deep clean starting with the chain.
I haven't had many opportunities to ride the bike but managed to get out today for a nice ride along the seafront. I can't wait for the summer so I can get some decent miles under my belt, although we do have a baby due in June so getting out will be more challenging the Mrs is already making noises about me getting rid now I'm going to be a dad, which isn't happened ha!
Thanks to everyone who suggested the bike as a first bike I love it. It looks great, it scares the s
t out of me when I open her up, it's probably more bike than I'll ever need but the though of a Ducati when I do get a couple of years no claims under my belt is already calling my name.
Thanks to everyone who suggested the bike as a first bike I love it. It looks great, it scares the s
t out of me when I open her up, it's probably more bike than I'll ever need but the though of a Ducati when I do get a couple of years no claims under my belt is already calling my name. It's coming up to a year since the anniversary of passing my CBT so I thought I'd post a little update. Still have my faithful 02 CBR and after the battery hiccup at the outset, it's never missed a beat (touch wood). Just sailed through its MOT and I had my local dealer give it a service too and the tyres were 8 years old so I treated her to some new Pirellis on the front and rear.
Still can't believe a bike that looks as good as this can be bought for less than £1500. If anyone is thinking about getting a CBR as their first bike do it it's fast enough to scare the hell out of you but equally competent tottling along on my commute.
Still can't believe a bike that looks as good as this can be bought for less than £1500. If anyone is thinking about getting a CBR as their first bike do it it's fast enough to scare the hell out of you but equally competent tottling along on my commute.
Stu-nph26 said:
It's coming up to a year since the anniversary of passing my CBT so I thought I'd post a little update. Still have my faithful 02 CBR and after the battery hiccup at the outset, it's never missed a beat (touch wood). Just sailed through its MOT and I had my local dealer give it a service too and the tyres were 8 years old so I treated her to some new Pirellis on the front and rear.
Still can't believe a bike that looks as good as this can be bought for less than £1500. If anyone is thinking about getting a CBR as their first bike do it it's fast enough to scare the hell out of you but equally competent tottling along on my commute.
You wouldn’t guess that it’s an 18 year old bike. Still plenty capable too, good choice! Still can't believe a bike that looks as good as this can be bought for less than £1500. If anyone is thinking about getting a CBR as their first bike do it it's fast enough to scare the hell out of you but equally competent tottling along on my commute.
Stu-nph26 said:
It's coming up to a year since the anniversary of passing my CBT so I thought I'd post a little update. Still have my faithful 02 CBR and after the battery hiccup at the outset, it's never missed a beat (touch wood). Just sailed through its MOT and I had my local dealer give it a service too and the tyres were 8 years old so I treated her to some new Pirellis on the front and rear.
Still can't believe a bike that looks as good as this can be bought for less than £1500. If anyone is thinking about getting a CBR as their first bike do it it's fast enough to scare the hell out of you but equally competent tottling along on my commute.
Please sell it to me, much envy.Still can't believe a bike that looks as good as this can be bought for less than £1500. If anyone is thinking about getting a CBR as their first bike do it it's fast enough to scare the hell out of you but equally competent tottling along on my commute.
Been out on the OHs CBR today, done around 120 miles, ive been riding for a decade or three + and am lucky enough to have a few different bikes to ride but if it came down to it, this is all I need.
Despite all the fancy DDC and electronics on my S1000R, the suspension isnt as good as the CBR, the CBR is also far more stable and trustworthy with none of the flightiness at high speed, its light, nimble and fun.
Cheap-er biking doesnt come much better IMHO
Despite all the fancy DDC and electronics on my S1000R, the suspension isnt as good as the CBR, the CBR is also far more stable and trustworthy with none of the flightiness at high speed, its light, nimble and fun.
Cheap-er biking doesnt come much better IMHO
podman said:
Been out on the OHs CBR today, done around 120 miles, ive been riding for a decade or three + and am lucky enough to have a few different bikes to ride but if it came down to it, this is all I need.
Despite all the fancy DDC and electronics on my S1000R, the suspension isnt as good as the CBR, the CBR is also far more stable and trustworthy with none of the flightiness at high speed, its light, nimble and fun.
Cheap-er biking doesnt come much better IMHO
Nice love the colour scheme of your wife’s bike I almost had one those exact colours but turned out it’d been written off when I hpi checked it. Despite all the fancy DDC and electronics on my S1000R, the suspension isnt as good as the CBR, the CBR is also far more stable and trustworthy with none of the flightiness at high speed, its light, nimble and fun.
Cheap-er biking doesnt come much better IMHO
Now tell me more about the S1000R the RR is high up on the shopping list once I have a couple of years experience under my belt.
Stu-nph26 said:
podman said:
Been out on the OHs CBR today, done around 120 miles, ive been riding for a decade or three + and am lucky enough to have a few different bikes to ride but if it came down to it, this is all I need.
Despite all the fancy DDC and electronics on my S1000R, the suspension isnt as good as the CBR, the CBR is also far more stable and trustworthy with none of the flightiness at high speed, its light, nimble and fun.
Cheap-er biking doesnt come much better IMHO
Nice love the colour scheme of your wife’s bike I almost had one those exact colours but turned out it’d been written off when I hpi checked it. Despite all the fancy DDC and electronics on my S1000R, the suspension isnt as good as the CBR, the CBR is also far more stable and trustworthy with none of the flightiness at high speed, its light, nimble and fun.
Cheap-er biking doesnt come much better IMHO
Now tell me more about the S1000R the RR is high up on the shopping list once I have a couple of years experience under my belt.
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