Bought me a '91 CBR 600F today (6 January)

[granma2]

Well after having had some good advice from KB's about 600cc bikes. and
after test rides, I found the bike that suits me just perfect.

Anyone else got one?

[Whynot]

so .........

where are the pics ?

[Grub]

I got one ... and wouldn't have anything else! We were discussing what we would buy if we won Lotto (as you do). I reckoned it would still be a CBR600, I'd just go for the 2001 model, the last of them before they went to the RR and clipons (couldn't have done 2,000km Welly-Auckers-Welly and beyond in 12 days on one of those without sore back and hands).

OK, I have been razed about my pink wheels and someone demanded photos - here it is...

[TerminalAddict]

pink wheels are barely acceptable .. but pink sheep skin?

:nya:

[kiwifruit]

cool! :sunny: enjoy

[Grub]

pink wheels are barely acceptable .. but pink sheep skin?:nya:

OK, cool ... that means the slippers must be ok - whew, they were a present from my mum

[90s]

Yum. Either saw this one on trademe or one nearly identical and was really tempted (don't think that the furry extras were included though ... ) but didn't have enough - so congrats!
Back as a schoolboy I thought these were the biz and after reading some reports on them was convinced they were the ultimate real world sportsbike. Long tourers plus fast plus cool.
However, bought an '88 GSX600F myself which I also thought was cool in the '80s.
All I need do now is pull Samantha Fox and my schoolboy dreams will be complete.

[quickbuck]

Yep, got one!
Fantastic bike.
Sold my 97 GSX600F to get it.

Much better that the GSX


See profile for pic of mine.

[Grub]

Well after having had some good advice from KB's about 600cc bikes. and after test rides, I found the bike that suits me just perfect.


Hey granma, what is it that you like about yours? Someone once said that these bikes were so good at everything they do that they're boring. I bet they don't ride one ... LOL

[sexy beast]

CONGRATS granma2
always good to hear about new buys.
enjoy

[90s]

Thanks for that - made my day (long pause ... NOT)

Well the GSX will have to do until I get a newish CBR ... after I've done the kitchen up for the misses, bathroom too, fixed the car, erm, maybe the GSX it is then.

[NighthawkNZ]

There be a lot of pink on that bike... pink slippers and all...

[Will]

Contrats:rockon:

Can't go wrong with a 600. I have a younger model, a CBR600FX

[granma2]

Hey granma, what is it that you like about yours? Someone once said that these bikes were so good at everything they do that they're boring. I bet they don't ride one ... LOL

Hey you would be exactly on the button there.

The bike was the right height for me, I'm only 5' and I just couldnt be bothered to fluff around getting a bike lowered.
It is all a matter of personal preference. My partner rode it ( he's a dedicated V-Twin fan, VTR Firestorm.) and said at first he thought it was boring...until...he wound it up a bit and was most surprised at the bikes performance and handling.

As soon as my partner bought it up to me at work, I just knew it was right...then I rode it. Everything fitted like a glove. Seat height, handlebar position, smoothness of gear change, turns on a dime and smoothly. I could go on forever but anyone who owns one will know what I'm talking about.
I had tried other bikes but there was something that they had that I didnt like. I was tempted to get the R6....but it couldnt be lowered successfully enough to keep the handling stable. Plus it was too quick and I could see myself getting too many tickets.

I'm off for a ride today. Not sure where yet but will just get on my bike and start riding. My poor man has to stay home and babysit. BUGGER!

And lucky me I ride at least 40km per day to work and its going in the opposite direction to the city. :rockon:

[granma2]

There be a lot of pink on that bike... pink slippers and all...

Whateva.... I dont think so. Not on my bike.

:nono:

[Will]

I am just getting my gear on and heading out with a bunch of mates, going north.
Great day for a ride.
Might see you out n bout

[granma2]

[QUOTE=Will;886241]I am just getting my gear on and heading out with a bunch of mates, going north.
Great day for a ride.
Might see you out n bout[/QUO

Might do to. I'm leaning towards a blat up St Hway 16.

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Have a good ride. Be careful, cages on the loose!!!!!

[Hillbilly]

Congratulations! Glad you've found a bike you'll relly enjoy.

[Will]

Might do to. I'm leaning towards a blat up St Hway 16.

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Have a good ride. Be careful, cages on the loose!!!!![/QUOTE]

I went up that way with mates, then left them to continue and came back down the same way. Cages everywhere but no problem.
Saw quite a few bikes but didn't see another CBR600. Did I blink and miss you? You will have to travel slower if you want a wave.:Punk:

[quickbuck]

Mine had been sitting at work since the 21st of last month (as I have been down south on holiday).
Picked it up this morning. Left the kill switch in the OFF position, and run the starter till the oil light went out (to get oil onto the cams), and then flicked to on. She burst into life ready to go. (Couldn't do that on my Suzuki as the kill switch disabled the starter too!).

Raced around to the Pharmacy to get a new label, and it is all good for some summer adventure.

Shame there is too much to do around the house for the rest of my leave, otherwise I would be out on it every day. (Well everyday the sun shines).

[granma2]

This bike has as much respect for wet roads as it does dry...NONE

[mstriumph]

nice buy! have fun with it!!

[Grub]

Here's a picture of mine

Now I do like the look of that. Only year's difference but yours has a lot less heavy look. I have the gawd-awful humungous front guard.

[Nasty]

This bike has as much respect for wet roads as it does dry...NONE

Great looking baby this one .. well done

[ferretface]

Now I do like the look of that. Only year's difference but yours has a lot less heavy look. I have the gawd-awful humungous front guard.

It's surprising how getting rid of the ugly plastic rear cleans it up nicely too. Mine certainly doesn't look 15 years old and often gets mistaken for a newer bike.