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29-05-08, 08:30 AM

I bought new after having a second hand CBR600 lemon, being a mechanical moron and not knowing any friendly mechanics in the area to give an honest opinion.
the running in wasn't that bad (I had to do it twice after binning my first one) but it does get you more used to the feel of it before you get let loose on the whole lot, I guess it depends how many miles you do as a necessity or can do for pleasure, if you can only get out for an hour or so each week then the run in period could last ages but mine was only a couple of weeks I think.

horses for courses though, if you have decent knowledge of how to fix stuff and know what you are looking for then second hand is without doubt the best way to go for value but if you aren't familiar with the intricacies and just want to get out and ride then new can be the best way to go.

29-05-08, 08:30 AM	#5
Brettus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1st Bike. New or S/H. Which is better I bought new after having a second hand CBR600 lemon, being a mechanical moron and not knowing any friendly mechanics in the area to give an honest opinion. the running in wasn't that bad (I had to do it twice after binning my first one) but it does get you more used to the feel of it before you get let loose on the whole lot, I guess it depends how many miles you do as a necessity or can do for pleasure, if you can only get out for an hour or so each week then the run in period could last ages but mine was only a couple of weeks I think. horses for courses though, if you have decent knowledge of how to fix stuff and know what you are looking for then second hand is without doubt the best way to go for value but if you aren't familiar with the intricacies and just want to get out and ride then new can be the best way to go.