Is this a good price for a CBR600F?

[m0l0t0v]

It's being sold for £1495 and it's a 1997 black and silver CBR600F.

Here's the description

[veeeffarr]

Sounds alright, why does it come with new mirrors?

[m0l0t0v]

Not too sure. Spares I suppose. The mirros on the pictures are atatched and nothings broken.

EDIT: Checked and it has no wing mirrors. So I guess I have to fit them on.
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[nick606]

go have a look and fined out sounds like a very good deal since i payed 1100 for a 50cc bike with scratches and i though that was a good deal damn the overpriced market off 50cc damn you to HELL !

[m0l0t0v]

Woah that does seem much .

Calling my grandad tomorrow and hopefully I will go and have a look saturday. Won't go before I call my grandad as he has rest of money and if he says not yet then no point in me looking at it.
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[veeeffarr]

Hey I'd definitely ask about the mirrors.

I'm looking for a CBR600F too (Always wanted one) but I'm looking at getting one for about £2,200/2,500 dealer finance.

[Villers]

On the subject of the mirrors its possible that the guy who owns it has to take it down an alley or similar for storage, I had to do the same on my cbr and the number of knocks it took on the gatepost just scuffed them.

Either that or the previous owner was to braod to see eff all in them so just got shot. There would be a few more indicators to show that the bike had seen the deck than just the mirrors!!
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[instigator]

Mileage isn't too high at all, seem like strong engines. However...for maybe £100-200 more you could get a G1/G2/J1 ninja. Much better bike in my book (just for possible mpg). Yet to test ride a CBR but have no desire to really.

[dainesefreak]

The mileage shouldn't be a problem if it has been looked after and serviced. There are a few quick things you can do on the spot without a test ride in the first instance. A quick check of the bar ends to see if it's been on the floor, either too new looking or scuffed and loose. I'd want to know if it's got any service history too. Check the brakes and suspension, pads are cheap but disks aren't and will be a big chunk of cash on a £1500 bike, similarly so with the shocks. If you are confident enough for a quick test, sit on the bike and roll the bike forward then apply the front brake, it should be a nice firm feel and stop the bike with a bounce on the forks, do a few until you are satisfied. Keep the brake on full and push the weight forward onto the forks, this is also a good way for checking for leaky fork seals. Also have a bounce on the seat to see how the rear shock reacts. Start the engine, should be from cold and no blue smoke when it's warmed up. A bit of a harder one and not something to do if you aren't confident but lift the front wheel on the sidestand and check the headstock bearings. The bars should move freely, no notchiness or looseness. While the front is in the air spin the front wheel to check for warped disks. As I said though only mess with the sidestand checks if you are confident enough, you don't want to go dropping it. CBR's a notorious for Cam Chain rattle, listen out for a rattle towards the front top 3rd of the engine. A dodgy Cam Chain isn't the end of the world and is fairly cheap to get sorted, any other engine noise could spell problems.

It's worth taking the time to give it a good check over especially if your Grandad is giving you some cash towards it. It might seem ott or make you feel awkward but it could save you a lot of hassle in the future. If they aren't keen on you giving it a good going over ask yourself what they have to hide, even ask them for assistance, if it's genuine there should be no problem. If not walk away, there's plenty more fish in the sea as they say.


Good luck.

[m0l0t0v]

The bike is from the a dealer in Greenford. just outside of london.

Toby: Don't be nicking my bike

And thanks dainese. I'll write all you said down so I can check it when I go to see it. I shouldn't have a problem with them helping me considering they are a bike shop. And I'll hopefully be with my friend who knows more about bikes than I do.

Also, I'm not borrowing money form ym grandad. It's jsut he has put 1250 awya for me in premium bonds and I was wondering if I could use some of that. My mum said yes and I'll just have to talk to my grandad.

Thanks everyone.

Hopefully, this will be my future bike

[m0l0t0v]

Scratch all that. It's just been sold.

Not happy.
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[dainesefreak]

Shame that. Don't rush it though the right bike will come along.

[m0l0t0v]

I've only seen 2 bikes round my area. One in Milton Keyens and the one in Greenford.

All the other oens have been up North over 2 hours away.

and I have been looking since September...
Oh well.

There's 3 up on Ebay at the moment but they're all up north. York, Lancaster or staffordshire. Too far away

thanks for the help though
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[Stevie B]

[m0l0t0v]

Iwas told it's 2 hours. MY mum can't drive and my dad is in Miami. I'd have to go by myself and tbh I'd be intimidated to go 2 hours away on my half broken 125 to see if it's the right bike or not.
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[JBurrows88]

[m0l0t0v]

I got told by my friend Richard (who'd drive me up there) that it would take 3 hours and £80 worth of diese. And I'm not even sure I'd want to buy the bike. I'd need the money at hand if I decide to buy the bike when I go to see it.
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[gixxersixx]

what about a srad theres some about in your price range
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[m0l0t0v]

I ant a CBR60F for sure though. It's the bike I want.

Also, I don't know much but is the SRAD a GSXR?
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[gixxersixx]

yes they are, 600 & 750s
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[m0l0t0v]

I have always wanted a GSXR but I'm hooked on the CBRF
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[gixxersixx]

both were pretty good bikes so its down to personal preference,
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