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Abaaba Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 09:55 - 02 Jan 2022 Post subject: 1st Bike (Honda CBF 600) |
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I finally pulled the trigger, after getting my A licence in November I didnt want to leave it too long to get a bike so I finally got a Honda CBF600 Fuel injection with ABS.
The 40 mile ride to take her home was scary but also exciting (even a frikking car overtook me at one point I shall return the favor soon )
question:
other than changing oil and oil filter, what else do I need to sort to begin with? Is there "how to" tutorials section for this bike in the forum?
Thanks
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Posted: 11:46 - 02 Jan 2022 Post subject: Re: 1st Bike (Honda CBF 600) |
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Abaaba wrote: | I finally pulled the trigger, after getting my A licence in November I didnt want to leave it too long to get a bike so I finally got a Honda CBF600 Fuel injection with ABS.
The 40 mile ride to take her home was scary but also exciting (even a frikking car overtook me at one point I shall return the favor soon )
question:
other than changing oil and oil filter, what else do I need to sort to begin with? Is there "how to" tutorials section for this bike in the forum?
Thanks |
clean, tension and oil chain (easy to go too tight esp. if you're not feeling the movement with someone sat on it cos that increases wheel base length slightly, therefore takes a bit of slack out of chain), check tyres (wear and PSI). Got any paperwork? What's bike's mileage? Does it need and has it had first valve check?
Other than that, not a lot. It's a modern Japanese bike, after all. ____________________ "Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent."
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Years of experience has taught me to do, or at least inspect everything involved in a major service when I buy a second hand bike because there is absolutely no garauntee it has been done by the previous owner. Regardless of what they say has been done. Even if they are a motorcycle dealer and it has a fully stampoed up service log.
At a minuimum, I'd change all the fluids and filters, inspect all the moving parts (in detail) and lube/replace as necessary, check all the electrics are working. have a good look at the battery, how it's connected, how old it is. Check the tyres, look at the date code, check the brake pad and sprocket wear. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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...or (and at risk of loosing man-points), have a look at its service history, and if it is due one, take it in and have it done. That will leave you with thousands of miles to learn how to look after it yourself. ____________________ Now - Speed Triple, old ratty GS550, GSXR750M
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Fullers1845 Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 10:13 - 03 Jan 2022 Post subject: |
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stinkwheel wrote: | Years of experience has taught me to do, or at least inspect everything involved in a major service when I buy a second hand bike because there is absolutely no garauntee it has been done by the previous owner. Regardless of what they say has been done. Even if they are a motorcycle dealer and it has a fully stampoed up service log.
At a minuimum, I'd change all the fluids and filters, inspect all the moving parts (in detail) and lube/replace as necessary, check all the electrics are working. have a good look at the battery, how it's connected, how old it is. Check the tyres, look at the date code, check the brake pad and sprocket wear. |
Very true, my CB125F came with a fully stamped Honda dealer service book, the chain and sprockets were shot, headlight beam too low, fork yokes misaligned and the valve clearances were the wrong way round |
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Congrats and good pick for a first bike!
Ontop of what others have said, some ACF50 to keep it shiny ____________________ Previous : 09 Vanvan 125| 02' Sv650s || Current: 1999 Xj600n | 1992 DR650 RSE | 2005 Fazer 1000 |
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stinkwheel wrote: | Years of experience has taught me to do, or at least inspect everything involved in a major service when I buy a second hand bike because there is absolutely no garauntee it has been done by the previous owner. Regardless of what they say has been done. Even if they are a motorcycle dealer and it has a fully stampoed up service log.
At a minimum, I'd change all the fluids and filters, inspect all the moving parts (in detail) and lube/replace as necessary, check all the electrics are working. have a good look at the battery, how it's connected, how old it is. Check the tyres, look at the date code, check the brake pad and sprocket wear. |
I can probably manage changing the fluids but for the rest, I will get the Haynes manual before I touch them
I am comfortable fixing (DIY) cars but never touched a bike, but this being my first baby, I don't want to wreck it whilst tinkering with it - priority is to ride the thing this spring/summer and put some miles on it - I might even get a nonrunner bike just to practice taking it apart and put it together |
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Quote: | would you recommend taking to Honda dealers or any motorbike/mot garage? |
I'd ask around to see where local people go. Main Dealer servicing is usually very expensive and the preserve of those wanting to maintain a fully stamped service book. I'd find a local bike shop that comes recommended, and ask that they detail all work done on your receipt. That way you know where you stand... ____________________ Now - Speed Triple, old ratty GS550, GSXR750M
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