Looking to buy a CBR600F, However...

[TimNorwich]

Well basically im begginning to want something a bit more permanent than the GPZ, and a bit more high quality, which im likely to have for a few years.

I use the bike everyday in all weathers and a CBR seems to be the best bike for me, its also a good size beings as im 6"2.

However the problem is, all the bikes i'm finding for my budget (2-3K) Seem to have 20-25K miles on them.

I think its weird how i can spend double what i paid for the gpz and it has double the mileage.

I'll pay that much for a bike with that mileage, so long as it will last me. Is it just the case of if you do the regular maintenence, oil changes and what not, then they can last?

Thanks people
Tim
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[Itchy]

CBR600F engines will last for ever and a day

https://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RwiOyq2Q9-I

shows 100K.

Heh you could have my Carb'd CBR600F (full SS exhaust system) for £1400...
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[TimNorwich]

Cool vid, I have another question, alot of the bikes ive found have performance exhausts, to pass an MOT do you need the original?
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[mcgoogle]

What year are the bikes you're looking at?

I got my cbrf(97) for 1200 with 16k miles and full tax test , so just keep looking the right bike will come up at the right price.

[MonkeyKnuckle]

I bought mine with 30,000 miles on it. Runs fine.

(Although it's in the garage because it wasn't starting but I think that's my fault. )

[4Stroke]

[Itchy]

depends on the MOT place , if you have NOT FOR ROAD USE it will fail all of the places I've been for an MOT won't fail on noise but will fail on not for road use. Mine is ear bleedingly loud system.

That said watching them they don't keep the engine on for a significant amount of time anyway, just to check for blowing.
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[arry]

MOT man CAN fail the exhaust should it make more noise than "a vehicle of the type" should make, ie it's not an effective silencer - 99 times out of 100 they won't though.

[TimNorwich]

Thanks for the quick replies guys.

Im hoping to buy one sorta 1998 upwards. How much is the original can if I was to buy one with a performance can on it?

I also understand that restricting a cbr6f is done with a throttle stop and not washers?
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[MonkeyKnuckle]

Also keep in mind that they changed to fuel injection in 2001, so might be worth keeping an eye out for a decent 2001+ depending on whether you want fuel injection or not.

[Bendy]

I was always perfectly blunt with booking MOTs. "It's got a loud exhaust, is that going to be a problem?"

There are enough MOT places in the world that you'll find one who doesn't mind provided your 'Not For Road Use' isn't visible, and you'll find some who don't even care about that.

Look on ebay for a guideline on OEM exhausts. They ain't worth much.

I looked after my CBR's engine and sold it with about 42000 on the clocks (and the original clutch). The lump will go forever but be aware that things like the shock may be getting a little tired or if it's a lower-mileage but older age you wanna look at original bits like brake lines maybe needing a refresh.

Look '99 onwards btw. 98 is an older model. 99-00 are carbed version of 01 (fuel injected) onwards. Bugger all really changed from 99 onwards (FI didn't make an significant difference to performance) so go for quality and condition rather than age. That kind of money should buy you a very nice example if you look hard enough. Spares are plentiful so don't sweat the small stuff.

[Itchy]

[TimNorwich]

Thanks, very useful advice.

Can shocks be expensive?

Would a fuel injected motorcycle be better?
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[AL-]

Mine has done just over 45k miles and is for sale if your interested - 2001 black and grey model

[Itchy]

[TimNorwich]

[Serendipity]

My 1994 lump has done 80k with no major mechanical work required.

The minor fault that took it off the road was a failed seal in the oil cooler that led to oil being forced into the coolant. I fitted new seals, but snapped an exhaust stud while removing the downpipes. I’ve been too lazy to fix that while I have other bikes that are working.
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[Itchy]

[TimNorwich]

Just wasnt sure if FI was as good in winter, well I guess ill keep looking for bikes. Anyway so far this one seems the best https://www.valuebikecentre.net/used_bike_detail.asp?ID=1679
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[Itchy]

[EuropeanNC30R...]

[Itchy]

[EuropeanNC30R...]

Yeah true, but but those were far lower altitudes than 14-16000ft!

(i.e. 8000ft causing a ZXR to go onto 1 cylinder)

[EddyJones]

A friend of mine was looking to sell his CBR a bit ago

S reg 1998
Standard excent for can and indicators. BUT he does have both origionals for MOT time
WIll have a new rear tyre and fresh mot this week
Dont think the mileage was more than 30k
Think he wanted around 2k

PM me if your interested and il pass on numbers

[Villers]

My CBR6 was a 2000 FX model, bought in 2004 or 2005 for £2300. It was an insurance write off at one point on a CAT C for a scratched frame and smashed fairing. The fairing had been repaired and the scrath mildly buffed out. It had no service history and had 7k on the clock. I ran it for two years through winter and apart from the camchain tensioner and me falling off it the bike never really had any issues.

I would thoroughly reccomend one, mine hadnt even had an oil change before I got it and had been kept outside but was still running well and not rusting. If your not too picky you can pick up some belters for silly money. The CBR6 in my opnion is a safe bet, I hope you can find one in your budget
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