1st Bike (Honda CBF 600)

[Abaaba]

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

[colink98]

get yourself a Haynes manual for your model of bike.
it will give you clear instructions on what items to service/check and at which intervals.

plus its always handy to have a reference to check before doing any work.
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PCX125 (stolen) - CBF600 (current)
Ride it like you stole it.
ride sensible and not like an idiot and you wont get 6 points in one week.

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[xX-Alex-Xx]

Just take a look in the owners manual as it'll have the scheduling for each bit of servicing. I'd do oil/brake fluid/coolant regardless cos I like knowing everything is done (and it's a good way to get to know the new bike and give it a good look over at the same time for any potential issues). Other than that there's not a lot you need to do other than the stuff already mentioned.
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[stinkwheel]

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.
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“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.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Diggs]

...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.
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Now - Speed Triple, old ratty GS550, GSXR750M
Gone (in order of ownership) - Raleigh Runabout, AP50, KH125, GP125, KH250, CBX550, Z400, CB750FII, 250LC, GS550, ZXR750H1, Guzzi Targa, GSX750F, KH250 x2, Bimota SB6R and counting...

[Fullers1845]

[struan80]

Congratulations on your new bike mate. Do you have any photos?

[Tdibs]

Congrats and good pick for a first bike!

Ontop of what others have said, some ACF50 to keep it shiny
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Previous : 09 Vanvan 125| 02' Sv650s || Current: 1999 Xj600n | 1992 DR650 RSE | 2005 Fazer 1000

[Abaaba]

[Abaaba]

[Abaaba]

[struan80]

Personally I am too lazy and inadequate to spend time fiddling with bikes, just like to ride them. Find a trusted confident mechanic. Getting your hands dirty just messes up your grips.

[ThunderGuts]

[Diggs]

[Tdibs]

Buy a haynes manual and start slow. Read the parts for adjust the chain tension, tyre pressures etc. From there you can gradually progress to doing more and more of the servicing yourself and learn how it all works.
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Previous : 09 Vanvan 125| 02' Sv650s || Current: 1999 Xj600n | 1992 DR650 RSE | 2005 Fazer 1000

[Jay1000RR]

Great choice of first bike, now go and enjoy it.

ride in all conditions as this will make you understand your bike more and make you a better rider.
But be safe.
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[Bhud]

Gotta be said, that is a great choice of first bike. Better than starting off with a GSXR you keep in the garage all the time, and thinking you're Valentino Rossi, in the hope of impressing neighbourhood kids. The choice of first bike says a lot about someone. That's the sort of bike you choose with your brain.

Just to add, if you're going to be servicing your bike, get all the information and tools you need first, before touching it. Torque specs especially. The last thing you want to do is try to change your oil and then strip the threads in an oil drainage hole because you overtightened the bolt. Service jobs are very simple but you still have to be careful.

[PotatoHead202...]

Buy a reasonable quality torque wrench and a haynes manual before attempting any DIY - especially an oil change. Check the Facebook group for that model as well as IIRC they have some of the service manual uploaded there.
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Honda VFR1200F, Honda CBF500 ABS, CZ125 now CZ175

[to v or not to v]

watch how to videos on youtube. things are a lot easier after youve seen someone else do it. you can often pick up some good tips too.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[Abaaba]