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muffles
19-09-07, 05:01 PM
Well, new to me :D
Just picked up the bike in my sig - a 2002 CBR600F. It's done 37k miles but sounds as smooth as any bike I've heard, so I'm pleased :D also it's a bit tatty but mostly just needs a clean/polish/some stickers replacing and I'm sorted!
I've only done about 4 miles on it, but what it's interesting comparing it to the GSX-R. For a start, it feels very sluggish - twist the throttle and it accelerates, but very smoothly, I think it's deceptively fast. The GSX-R used to have a sweet "pull-your-face-off" part of its powerband above 8000rpm, this just...accelerates.
Also noticed the clutch is bloody heavy, but it's slightly bent from a staionary drop by previous owner, so it's slightly bent and might be sticking because of that.
The gear change is very quiet! It goes in smoothly enough when I go from neutral to 1st, but after that the changes are silent - it goes into gear without a sound! I guess that's good, since it still goes into gear perfectly, but...it's strange!
The engine sounds very smooth and refined when at a standstill, unlike the GSX-R which would occasionally give a little rattle or something :o
I think it'll be a good commuter, but I pretty much definitely have to get another sports bike of some kind in March - miss it too much!
kwak zzr
19-09-07, 05:07 PM
happy new bike:) no news on the gsxr then? the cbr600f is a very good bike.
but I pretty much definitely have to get another sports bike of some kind in March - miss it too much!
I thought it was pretty much a sports bike
Enjoy! - where did you get it from? (& are you saying how much?)
StreetHawk
19-09-07, 05:17 PM
I very nearly got a CBR600F as I needed to get a cheaper bike.. They have a very good rep and should do you well mate!
I'm hoping to get a new bike next spring aswell.. My plan is to get a 2007 CBR600RR when the 2008 model comes out so the price will be very negotiable!
Let us know what you think of the CBR when you have done a few miles.. Any pics?
Happy new bike!
muffles
19-09-07, 05:51 PM
Nothing on the GSX-R, still trying with the tracker company, I believe I have a case so may be going to court, but at the moment I thik they are trying to string it along and hope I go away - I'll soon show them!
It doesn't "feel" very sporty - the engine is as above, it feels so relaxed. Also the riding position is I think better than the SVS was (i.e. more upright).
I got it from a friend of a friend (no, not dodgy lol - he's sold a lot of bikes to people my friend knows). He works in motorcycle recovery and I believe he buys the bikes from people who would otherwise trade them in, pays them slightly more, and then adds a tiny bit on again. He doesn't add much because he wants to turn over the bikes quickly, also it's not his main business so he doesn't need to make a living from it.
I paid £2100 which sounds a bargain from looking around! Although one thing that's annoying is that it has history but the previous owner still has it - trying to get it though, because it would obviously be useful at resale, etc. I see most 2002 CBRs going for over £3000, some well over, hence I think it was a good deal :)
No pics as yet - and not for a while as I'm not actually bringing it to mine until I move to the place with the garage (1st Oct), or until I am able to use my friend's garage (hopefully Saturday). It's in the navy blue with "bits" of silver on it, looks quite nice I think.
Good choice (well I am biased!)!
CBR forum here (http://www.cbr-forum.org.uk/index.php) if you need any info.
muffles
19-09-07, 10:20 PM
Hehe, cheers. Need to register to view though, which I will do later (cba right now). What year CBR do you have? Do they all have the "non-positive" gear change like that? I am a bit reluctant to put it like that, because it does seem to change gear perfectly fine, i just get no "feel" that it's doing it...
Also my clutch cable seems to be too long (it pokes up in front of the speedo!) - what's that all about? Are these CBR, or "me" problems? :D
! Although one thing that's annoying is that it has history but the previous owner still has it - trying to get it though, because it would obviously be useful at resale, etc. .
I know what that's like. My SV is w/o so got in contact with the owner on the V5 for
Service history for 600 mile service
Owners Manuals & service books etc.
Tank prop
spare key
But had no luck :(
Alpinestarhero
20-09-07, 11:38 AM
I'd love a CBR600F as a second bike, they are quick, cheap, and good for 2 - up riding. Have you got any pictures? :D
I would have loved to have one as a first bike, but insurance would have been too much. And possibly not as good as the SV restricted
Matt
muffles
20-09-07, 03:58 PM
Lol I will put up pics as soon as I have it somewhere I can take pics! As I mentioned ;) I am not storing it at mine just yet as I do not have a secure garage (moving on the 1st, friend *should* be lending me his from Saturday). It's the blue and silver one, like this:
http://www.motosrueda.net/fotos%20de%20motos/HONDA/cbr600f.2002.azul.jpg
muffles
20-09-07, 03:58 PM
P.s. as of today, it is officially the first bike I have had that's broken down... :smt071
Muffles - you are one seriously (un)lucky person at the moment.
Sorry to hear about the breakdown. What has broken? (apart from the bike)
kwak zzr
20-09-07, 05:24 PM
a Honda broken down? surely not.
muffles
20-09-07, 06:07 PM
Twice now! But same issue I think. Basically it just cut out when I was riding along earlier - almost like I'd stalled it, and in fact that's what I thought I'd done. However it then wouldn't restart - wouldn't even turn over!
Speaking to the guys at Essential Rubber - oh, did I mention? I also had a puncture that I got repaired today... :smt071:smt071
Anyway, speaking to the guys at Essential Rubber they think it's the power regulator overheating (they say it's common on these bikes) - that's the reg/rec, right?
It died again just now so I'm waiting until it's cooled down a bit and going to try and start it shortly (need to move it, it's locked up next to one of my company's buildings here).
I think the guy I bought it from might pay for this to be changed cos it was obviously sh*gged before I got it...
Hehe, cheers. Need to register to view though, which I will do later (cba right now). What year CBR do you have? Do they all have the "non-positive" gear change like that? I am a bit reluctant to put it like that, because it does seem to change gear perfectly fine, i just get no "feel" that it's doing it...
Also my clutch cable seems to be too long (it pokes up in front of the speedo!) - what's that all about? Are these CBR, or "me" problems? :D
Mine's a F-Y model (2000 I think), the last one with carbs and the first one with aluminium frame. Other than FI and different front fairing/headlights, almost identical.
The only problem I have had with the gearbox is going from 3rd to 4th, very occasionally it pops back to 3rd. Other than that, had no problems (it had done 600 miles when I got it so maybe my problem is down to how I ride, anyway never causes any problems). When it does change gear it I can definitely "feel" it's done it.
The clutch cable does get in front of the bottom of the speedo - must be a CBR thing!
muffles
20-09-07, 09:04 PM
Had any problems with your regulater/rectifier? :P
Had any problems with your regulater/rectifier? :P
No, HTH! :lol:
No cam chain tensioner problems yet (common CBR fault) touch wood.
muffles
21-09-07, 09:42 PM
Not heard anything wrong with the cam chain as yet, my mate thought it had been changed/fixed already as he had a listen when I first went to see it. Getting the regulator (spelt it right this time!) changed for free by the guy I bought it off, I think he's changing the battery too. Should be done tomorrow...
muffles
30-09-07, 09:19 PM
Got pics up now, not that they look any different to the pic I posted earlier on this thread :p
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=1301702
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