Passed my MOD 2 in August - New bike!

TomKenn · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2015 Karma :

I passed my mod 2 in august and on tuesday i finally picked up my first bike. Its a 2000 Honda CB600F with the front fairing. I put in a cheeky offer on ebay which the seller accepted. 32,000 miles but still in brilliant condition for the age. Also came with a nice Micron exhaust system.

Today i have given the bike a good clean and a coat of wax before tucking it away until march time when the weather is a little better!

Pics to follow.

Tom

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Alpineandy · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2015 Karma :

For me It's just a fun toy for use on nice days, but many of the best days are the cold but dry and bright days in the winter.
I'll probably have a couple of hours tomorrow morning (not drinking much tonight).
It's definately better for a bike to be used regularly, although I'm a bit more reluctant to use it when the roads have been salted, even if the weather is good.
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M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

WARMEST DECEMBER ON RECORD!!! Unless you're in one of the bits underwater, then I might be a little more understanding Wink

Congrats on the bike btw. Was it this one?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-HONDA-HORNET-CB600-F2-Y-SILVER-31K-GOOD-CONDITION-S-HISTORY-NO-SWAPS-/191761881409?hash=item2ca5e61941:g:6hMAAOSwhcJWQPC6

TomKenn · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2015 Karma :

vysie · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 05 Nov 2015 Karma :

I agree get on it and ride it like its meant to be ridden, yeah you get cold and wet but bikes are cages are boring.
congrates on the pass and the bike though a nice feeling for sure
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Kaya75 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 11 Jan 2015 Karma :

Nice one! You got more self control then me I'd be out out already! If you are waiting till march fair play, but post up on the workshop about tucking bikes away, anything with tires and breaks needs storing properly and by ready to service it before first out. Or just put a few hours a every month riding it. Also if you do have a good break from mod two to solo riding maybe worth getting a couple of hours with your instructor just to refresh and build up your confidence, unless you are gagging a 125 for the winter, if so take down the wheely school!! Nice bike tho. When you do get to riding it you are going to love it, first time I fully tore through the gears and powerbands it's like a spaghettification experience! And that was a 600 blandit!! Wahoooo!