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Re: I have an urge...

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Originally Posted by philbut (Post 1418981)

Just read a comparisun in BIKE between the 600FS and the RR. the FS seems to be the better all round bike, and I bet the handling and performance would be fine for us mear mortals. i'll bring it along to the next meet Nick (or just pick up a copy, It's the march issue). they also review your ninja and confirm it's really a bit harsh on real roads. I know you were unhappy with the skitish handling over potholes etc - seems like it's not just you

BUT...if you do decide to sell, give me a shout. i shouldn't but I am tempted. The SV is going in summer anyway so...hmmmmm It's not green though but still...

Cheers Phil, had a quick look at that review in Bike. I need to get a test ride on one and if I like it then we should talk! :p

Re: I have an urge...

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Originally Posted by BigApe (Post 1419075)

He ain't that dumb...

is he :?:

:lol:

Well, no...not usually, but then again, just read the thread title - appropriate non?

Re: I have an urge...

I think we should sticky this thread so that we all have a place to dump our little urges.

I would add the CBR600RR or Fireblade among other things.

Re: I have an urge...

Only thing is my urges seem to change with our weather.....:rolleyes:

Re: I have an urge...

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Originally Posted by HooliganDan (Post 1419938)

Only thing is my urges seem to change with our weather.....:rolleyes:

I think that's unilateral isn't it :?: :lol:

Re: I have an urge...

I raced one through Hampton Court(20mph limit) and i can confirm that it is slower than a ss600 0-20. :)

Of course you have to consider the calibre of the R6 rider(gp standard apparently) and the 600f rider might not have known we were competing.

Re: I have an urge...

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Originally Posted by BigApe (Post 1418753)

1999 Aluminium frame introduced.
2001 FI introduced.

As many will tell you, the last of the steel framed bikes are reputed to be a much better choice than the alloy framed models until the introduction of the RR series. In short, a CBR from 97/98 is a better choice than anything from 99 to 2003.

Re: I have an urge...

Well, i've done a bit of research and the CBR's i'm after are 2800 pounds upwards. I reckon mine is worth around 2500 so I'd have to put another 300 plus there's bound to be a few bits I want to do on the new one so i'd budget 300 extra for that. So i'm looking at paying another 600.

OR..

I got a quote for the following to tidy up mine -

New cam chain fitted
BT014 rear tyre
New chain / sprockets
New fork oil
Horn fixed (it broke!)
All in at 420 pounds....

Any maybe add this shock..

Decisions decisions...

Re: I have an urge...

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Originally Posted by nick_1871 (Post 1425811)

2 things....

Shock looks good if you can get it for that sort of money. However worth asking what weight its set up for.

BT014....whilst people complain about them, i think they are reasonable, but they do wear pretty quickly. Might be worth getting some sports touring rubber. More than enough for the real world and cheaper long term. Also a consideration, is that in winter/crap weather i found the BT014 worse than sports touring rivals. Good summer tyre though, although i reckon there is better out there now.

Just IMHO of course. :)