Thinking about a change.

[Slickfish]

I currently ride a CBR600RR, 12,000miles,had it from new (2003).
Im not bored of the bike I just sometimes feel like a change.
3 years on the same bike, anyone else had the same bike longer and not felt like a change??

[killa]

I haven't felt like changing, sometimes I’ve had to.
If I like a bike that much I wouldn't change it, but I know what you mean.
Be careful in your choice because the CBR is a good bike.
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[byke95]

I can understand the feeling of wanting a change, I've gone through 7 bikes in 5 years! Guess the first thing is to ask if the CBR600RR was your first 'bike bike' after doing DAS? If it is then by jumping on 'such a good bike' it'll be difficult to top is easily. If it's not the case, and you've had a few bikes, then you might already have an idea of what to try next.

It'd be worth taking a few bikes on a test ride, for as long as possible. Other 600's like the Ninja have a completely different feel to them (try a ZX6R B1H if you get the chance!), maybe a 750 or 1000cc is in order, of even a something different like a naked bike (heaven forbid! ). At the very least you'll get to go back to the CBR thinking 'nothing else is coming close, yet!'

[the grim reaper]

The only thing I'd recommend is that, if you do change, spend as much on the new bike as your CBR is worth. That way, if you do want to go back again, you'll have the cash in your new bike. Get a cheaper one and you might not be able to afford to go back.

Cheers

Grim (10 bikes in 7 years)
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[Slickfish]

[NSR-Rulez]

What about a new can on the bike or doing the sprocket changes, I don't know a lot about the rr but i will find out when i get one.

Pete
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[Irezumi aka Reuben]

Perhaps get another bike if at all possible.

A Bonneville for cruisng and the cbr for a thrashing toy. Or an off-roader for green laning etc
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[Slickfish]

Some good ideas, im like the idea os changing the gearing!!!

I'd need a speedo healer.

[NSR-Rulez]

There is quite a lot about it on the CBR forum.

www.cbr-forum.org.uk

Apparently makes the bike a bit more lively in its midrange, stick with the cbr and maybe even get a cheap project bike to keep you busty when your not on the RR
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[jonboy22]

Keep the RR, you know for a fact that you'll miss it immediately if you get rid of it.

why don't you invest in a el cheapo mud plugger, something to chuck about on the weekends in the woods when it starts to get a bit colder and wetter.
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[Slickfish]

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[NSR-Rulez]

[Slickfish]

[.....]

Get off the Sofa and get on a Ninja

I'm sure the nice chaps over on www.mcnninjas.co.uk will help

[Wave2k]

[BorderHooner]

how much you got to spend?

what sort of riding do you enjoy?

if ya feel like a change, try changing yer underpants

if ya want a new bike tell us what kind of bike you might want, helps us to narrow it down dooood cos there's hundreds to choose from


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[Huambo81a]

[Wave2k]

The 675 is a good bike, but not that good,
Aprilia RSVR's are now cheap ( new shape models) and i can safely say these are an awsome bike for your money,
I wouldnt stay in the 600 class, i personally could never get a 600 again they just feel slow now.

5-6 grand will get you a good bike, you can even get brand new RSVRs (2004 models) for £6200!!!
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[Slickfish]

Might feel slower than a 749 mate but they arn't all the 600's own the 749's!, must be the torque you like.
Ducati's are really nice looking bikes, oh and the noise........ .

Im thinking now aobut maybe changing the gearing and hanigng on to the RR, give that a try see if it changes things any, would work out cheaper than swapping.
But I agree Wave the RSV's are bloody nice!!, and unreal how cheap they are now with all the olhins etc.

[TOM M]

To be honest so far ive only kept each bike for aorund a year before i fancy a change.

Thats why im reluctant to get one on finance
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[BorderHooner]

2006 FZ1 for £5995 on the road!!! torque is cheap.

https://www.tazmotorcycles.co.uk/
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[Wave2k]

[TOM M]

[Slickfish]