Cbr 500r

Enaver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Feb 2013 Karma :

Recently passed my A2 just after the changes.

Saved up and got myself a brand new Cbr500r (Not that I could get one second hand). Enjoying it a lot at the moment and nice not to be on a 125 any more. Was told i'd have to wait till October however I managed to get one earlier Smile

Heres some pictures, just cleaned it and ACF 50'd it up.

Got some R&G protectors to put on and some reflective wheel trim as well. Thinking of changing the screen too, just looking for somewhere that does them, seems PUIG does.

https://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j239/revane200/IMG_2944.jpg

https://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j239/revane200/IMG_2948.jpg

Aspire · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Apr 2010 Karma :

Looks good Thumbs Up

Had the older cb was a cracking little bike.

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Sako · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Feb 2012 Karma :

chain is slack

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Front tyre looks like it's on backwards too going by the tread pattern, but it's the same as all the others in the pictures. I wonder why the front pattern is reversed from the rear? Looks like it clears water towards the middle of the tyre.
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Enaver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Feb 2013 Karma :

Not too much in the market for me to get sadly as I can't legally restrict 95% of 600cc bikes. Its a nice bike and does the job that I want it too and I enjoy it. Quite like having something brand new. I've noticed a lot of people have a hate for this bike without proper reason, like I said does the job well for anyone with an A2.

Chain is fine, think the picture has a weird angle on it.

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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Enaver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Feb 2013 Karma :

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Then fair enough Thumbs Up

Me being me, would have just grabbed one of the few 600s I could and restricted it.... then let them fall out.

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Am jealous. Lovely machine. None for sale second hand yet. I'd have went for the X model myself but the R is nice too.

m3-paul · Spanner Monkey Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

Better than a yzf125r that has the dress but not got the go. At least this will get along at a decent pace. I don't mind it and as you have said, not a lot of choice for your licence and if you have the £££ why not get one.

That said what is it with a single front disc? Makes it look a bit weedy and dare I say 125ish. Penny pinching decision by Honda Thumbs Down

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matto · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Karma :

I've been looking at getting a new Street Triple but had a look in a Honda dealer the other day and was quite impressed with these. Although it was a bit disappointing that there was nothing else in the Honda line-up at the moment that really caught my attention. There's obviously nothing wrong with the bigger CBRs but they're not really daily commuter material.

I know these are not really comparable to a Street Triple but it has got me wondering whether a restricted Triumph is the right thing when I could have something like this (slightly restricted) for a year or so and then get an unrestricted Triple at a later date...

Alpha-9 · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Karma :

*doesn't read any posts*

CBR 500...da fuq
is twin commuter yas?

in regards to 600s you can restrict...XJ600
but restricting is for pussies Wink

*billy no license*
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SteveZZR · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Jul 2013 Karma :

A2 can restrict anything below 94bhp
plenty of bikes fall into that category......

Enaver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Feb 2013 Karma :

SQL · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Karma :

if you lose the bazooka

Vanitore · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 May 2012 Karma :

Got the CBR 125 looking to move up to this Thumbs Up

fozzym · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Mar 2011 Karma :

Nice bike I'm sure being a honda it'll serve you well.

Don't listen to the tossers who tell you should have bought some second hand pile of crap just because they are either too tight or too poor to buy a new bike!

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The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

Oooo, so Honda have released the GPZ500S now? Smile

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Pigeon · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Sep 2012 Karma :

Looks a nice bike, I like it. Sounds good with Akrapovic slipon.

XanderZZR · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 02 Aug 2013 Karma :

It's a tidy looking bike and will likely serve you well Wink

. Plenty enough power to have a laugh around the twisties.

How many miles have you done on her so far?

Ignore the haters, it's a nice new bike that's perfect for where you are at and will likely give many smiles.

Good job on the ACF50, best stuff ever. I'd recommend muc off miracle shine for after wash waxing, that stuffs bloody great and will keep your girl shiny on the sun.

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CestrianX · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

Lovely looking bike. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it.

Enaver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Feb 2013 Karma :

I am enjoying the bike a lot at the moment, im not much of a fast rider at the moment and it getting up to 110mph is plenty for me. I know my limits Smile

Looking to get a slip on in the next few months