Questions on a bike.

[m0l0t0v]

After I get my full A2 license (hopefully by new year) I will be riding a cbr600 hopefuly (after being restricted).

Now I've been looking at this particular CBR600F on ebay. It's reserve is 1200 quid and buy it not price is 1450. It's a p reg and has done 28k miles. It's a '96 model.

Only bad bits are, a few light scratches which are hard to notice, and 2 cracks. It also needs a new left wing mirror. Apart from that the bike looks superb.

Another bad thing is that I can't view the bike as it's too far away. But the seller can have it delivered for about 150 quid.

I'm just wondering if the CBR is worth it for that price. It has an MOT till April '07 aswell. Not sure if it has tax though.

https://i8.ebayimg.com/03/i/08/f9/6e/9d_1.JPG

Also, I've made my mind up that I'm definately getting a CBR600F, in black and silver. Reason is because I have a black and silver bike jacket which says HONDA and CBR. Besides, I like them lots.

Also, any hints on the bike and whatnot.

I got my theory booked for the 23rd of November and will sort out a practical once I pass the theory. Hopefully.

[Itchy]

pricey if you ask me ,

if you don't care about cosmetic damage go buy from a salvage yard , for £1500 you can get a VFR800 2001 for that money , badly scuffed fairings , bnroken screen + indies + scratched zorst
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[m0l0t0v]

I'm definately getting a CBR600. And tbh, that's the cheapest I've found in good condition. The only problem is a sight scratch which can hardly be noticed.

I've looked in the biketrader magazine and saw the same CBR in the same colours, only 2 years older and it's 2k.

[m0l0t0v]

What price should I be expecting for a CBR600F then? An older model, preferably before 2000.

And if anyone can direct me to sites taht are selling them it would be much appreciated.

[ColdInsomnia]

The bike seems good cosmetically but the mileage is pretty high for a sports bike like that - make sure you check up on when the last engine rebuild was.
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[airpig]

I think even buy it now is a decent price. You get older ones for the same price and higher mileage. I've got a 94 model with nearly 50k on the clock which I paid a grand for nearly a year ago.
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[m0l0t0v]

I thought the price was fine aswell. Considering it's the cheapest bike I've seen that I actually like and has minor damage.

Anyone here have any experiences on a CBR600F?

[airpig]

Yeah, I crashed mine once but that was just going too fast into a bend on an unfamiliar road.

Anyone who's got one or had one will tell you that they are good, solid bikes and an ideal first big bike. The engine is bulletproof and parts are easy to come by (ebay especially).

If I had the money I would go for it!
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[m0l0t0v]

Time to ring my dad and ask for an 18th birthday present. It's only a few weeks away.

Can't wait till I get off the 125 and onto the CBR...

Should be fun

[airpig]

Shame you'll have to get it restricted!
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[m0l0t0v]

Don't say the curse!

I was so looking forward to it....

But I have to go somewhere to de-restrict it so I might check it out when I get to a place to do it....

Mind you it will still be alot faster than my 125

[airpig]

My last bike was a naked NSR and when I got on the CBR it felt really weird when you turned as the fairing stayed put. I know that is obvious but I'd never been on a faired bike before!!

Top speed will only be about 140 but you'll want to be taking it easy anyway, while you get used to it.

I think you'll be pleased with it.
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[m0l0t0v]

Only 140? Pfft.

That's more than twice my bike does down hill...

Is 140, after restricting? Or before?

I think I will be pelased with any bigger bike. But I am very lenient towards getting a CBR600F.

[airpig]

Sorry m8, before....
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[m0l0t0v]

Dangit.. how about after?

[jay_666]

should be good for 95mph
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[m0l0t0v]

Well I'm sure that's a good enough speed for me. Cnosidering I haven't been over 70...

Need to get used to it.

Actually, the bike I was talking about could do 160MPH accoprding to the seller.

[m0l0t0v]

And another question.

I want the bike to be in silver and blakc but it's hard to find them in that colour. I've only seen 5 so far

So basically, I'm asking if it would be wise to buy any otehr CBR600F and get the fairings in that colour or whatever to get it in the black/silver paintjob. Would it cost alot more or would it be ok?

[airpig]

If it's about the jacket, get another jacket!

Are you Irish by any chance?
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[m0l0t0v]

Nah I like the JAcket and considering it cost my dad 400 quid and I've had it less than a year.

There were only 2 bikes I would get as my first bigger bike. Either a CBR600F or a GSXR600. And I actually want to properly get a cbr600f. I've been looking everywhere and constantly checking ebay. I've had 3 copies of bike trader and noted down all the cbr600f's in whatever colour.

I'm 100% sure I want a cbr600f and I have sat on one. Some random guy who parks his bike in a tesco garage. I asked him how much they usually go for as I was wanting one. He asked me if I realy did want one and if I have ever sat on one. He let me sit on it and I was comfortable on it.

Besides, I do have another plain black jacket which I use for colder rainier days so Jacket isn't that much of a problem.


EDIT:
No I'm not Irish.

I'm half-Scottish half-Colombian so I'm probably worse.

[m0l0t0v]

Got my Theory test tomorrow in Reading. No parking at the place. Helpfull ain't it?

Anyone know where I could park my bike while I take the test?

Hazard perception test is a total load of gold encrusted, platinum plated bollocks.

[phk6]

[puremagic72]

Never buy a bike without looking at it 1st..Thats the 1st rule.

Most people who are selling a bike or car always "write" the vehicle up by saying how good it is.

They might be right, but i never trust what people say all the time about their vehicle without checking it out 1st.

Just a friendly piece of advice.

Baz.
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