CBR 600 f

[luke2808811]

Hi... i have just looked into buying a CBR 600 f, it rides really nice ,looks really clean and he wants £2500 on a 03 plate.

I want to do touring and play around at weekends on it, obviously it would be nice to know how they feel to ride after a day constant riding and how reliable they are?

Any response would be gratefully received...

Thanks
Luke
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1996 Thundercat sold- 1989 1000 EXUP sold- 2003 CBR600 f

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'kin hell,your up early ,you may have a couple of more hours to wait before the majority get up .

FWIW i see them being used for everything,touring,weedend warriors,and general hooooning so they must be good
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[luke2808811]

Well not up early, just not been to bed yet... Bank holidays, you gotta love them....

Thanks for that , it was what i wanted to hear..

Luke
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1996 Thundercat sold- 1989 1000 EXUP sold- 2003 CBR600 f

[Blackwolf]

The bike is a very good all rounder. Enough power for a hoon and comfy for touring in. The position isn't so sporty but nor is it up right.

I really cant think of much atm as of lack of sleep over the past couple of days
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[Itchy]

Its good very good, its all the ibles ...dependable reliable, took one to the South of France last year and back , managed to do a 19 hour stint on one (with a 2 hour ferry inbetween) and managed to be reasonably human the day after.

its semi sporty (above most riders limits anyway) , has a big tank (19 litres) has decent range 165 miles to absolutely dry and will hit 162mph (155 with paniers)

But it lacks charactor , in that it can keep up with most IL4s but doesn't have nasty headshake and it is completely balanced to the point that it is almost boring. If you can call 110bhp 175kilos boring.

Curiously enough the F owns the RR in street riding as the RR has no midrange at all , I had a go at the fixed mid range version the 05 RR is had zilch mid range , the 03 RR had even less.
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[binge]

My Dad took a CBR600FW to Barcelona. He was riding with a couple of 1000cc + bikes averaging a good 140/150 on the big roads over there. So his bike was clearly just off its top speed.

It didnt use a drop of oil on the whole trip, Returned home without a single problem 1000 miles later.


And as has already been said, They are a great all rounder.

[Madmanx]

Bullit proof.
Long life if respected.
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[FlashBashly]

Hi, I've got almost the same. 02 plate, 9000 miles, serviced every thou or so, in HRC colours - Red,Blue, White Stripe.

My first big bike and it's fantastic for me. More than quick enough but increadibly stable and sure footed. Tank range ain't great if you're pushing it (17l only) but has a decent reserve gauge and will do about 20-25miles on reserve.

Throttle is a little snatchy at really low revs but I think it's got a decent midrange and really screams about 7000+. Nice overrun sound when coming off throttle as well.

Styling is a little dated now, but hey, it's still a 160mph machine with a 3.5sec 0-60 time and you can ride it all day without walking like steptoe's dad after getting off!

Only problem I've had is it hit 125 deg C sat in traffic last week. MIL light came on but didn't miss a beat. Cooled down when running - checked fan fuse and had blown - 50p repair and good as new. Bombproof!

I paid nearly 3500 for mine from a dealer so that sounds like a steal mate - enjoy

Flash

[Madmanx]

If you pay a bit more you could get the rr.
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[vt6]

i recently bought an 00 plate 600f, really enjoyin it, every write up i've seen is basically it doesnt excell in any particular area but its a v.good all rounder which is spot on i reckon

[Itchy]

somethings to look out for , check the downpipes, they are made of mild steel , and rust the end can and link pipe is stainless so no worries there, I changed mine to stainless and it is a horrible dirty job to change the downpipes over.

Also listen for the CCT roughness,

thats all the weaknesses there are to this bike.
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[Sparks!]

Most reliable bikes in existance... trust me I've tried to break it numerous times and failed
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[quacker_boy]

[pyx_e]

So what compares with the CBR600 in terms of hooning, dependability and reliability but is less sporty and more naked/upright?

Ta.

P
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Kawasaki: ER5, Versys, VN900.

[FlashBashly]

A Hornet

Flash

[m0l0t0v]

[kawashima]

A little bit off topic, but today I was net surfing and found a CBR600F with top bridge and handle bar of CB400SF. Isn't this a nice idea than hornet600 with screen?
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[Madmanx]

Whoring time




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[m0l0t0v]

[Madmanx]

[m0l0t0v]

Downpipes need polishing.


ARGH FFS

I want to clean my bike

If anyone has a Hornet that wants cleaning/polishing come to my house and I'll do 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

[Madmanx]

[m0l0t0v]

Good boy

Can't wait till my Hornet is done. Have to wait for my insurance money 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

[binge]

[Timmeh]

600F's are made of win.

I love mine, it's cost me very little to keep running.


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