My new CBR

[Second_Childhood]

Loved it to pieces. Was faster than the CBR 600's of the same year due to less weight. Went round corners like it was on rails, and had a very smooth power delivery. Made a bit more at around 10000 (13G red line I think from memory). Used to run Metziler ME22 rear and ME33 front, stuck very well. Had enough power to spin the rear if tyre was cold, and you were leaning over. Handles so well I could get my knee down on every corner at Manfeild. It wasn't due to long legs either, 'cos the hero blobs were on the deck too.

Went out for a track day a couple of years ago on my GSX600, and there was a guy two up on a CBR400 Areo who was keeping up with me. Must admit, he was riding very well, but I thought my GSX should at least blow him on the straights. Of course it didn't, and it made me miss the little 400.

Good luck with it. They are a very smooth machine.

Nice. I wont be racing it, I think once you hit 40 your body dont repair itself as well as it used to, but will be enjoying the art of catching the unsuspecting by surprise

[Second_Childhood]

Out of interest, is there a clone fairing supply company in New Zealand? I can imagine that if I wanted the side fairings for this bike that it would be an expensive exercise

[slob]

Out of interest, is there a clone fairing supply company in New Zealand? I can imagine that if I wanted the side fairings for this bike that it would be an expensive exercise

http://www.justfairings.co.nz/

[quickbuck]

Nice. I wont be racing it, I think once you hit 40 your body dont repair itself as well as it used to, but will be enjoying the art of catching the unsuspecting by surprise

Ha ha, no, "Never Raced" it, just Track days. Not good enough to race. Well, I was taught a thing or two by Aaron Slight the other day, and he reitterated things I had picked up over the last 26 years on a bike.

I understand where you are comming from regards to the repairing of the body thing, but only 34 myself (Hey, wasn't that the number of a guy who used to crash a lot? )

[Second_Childhood]

Ha ha, no, "Never Raced" it, just Track days. Not good enough to race. Well, I was taught a thing or two by Aaron Slight the other day, and he reitterated things I had picked up over the last 26 years on a bike.

I understand where you are comming from regards to the repairing of the body thing, but only 34 myself (Hey, wasn't that the number of a guy who used to crash a lot? )

LOL

On further reflection I decided not to take the CBR. I pulled a swifty and turned up 20 minutes early to pick up the bike and he hadnt had time to warm it up. First thing I noticed was crankshaft bearing noice (knocking). The next thing was that to get the rear fairing on the previous owner had to cut away some of the structure. Suffice to say I wasnt going to go ahead with it. Originally when I looked at the bike it all seemed above board but was a bit rushed. ALWAYS make time for a second look is my advice

[quickbuck]

Sounds like you saved yourself from buying a pile of problems though. Better luck next time.

[Second_Childhood]

Sounds like you saved yourself from buying a pile of problems though. Better luck next time.

Ill just keep working on the do-up for a bit and see how it is to riide when all happy again

In truth, next bike I buy will probable be the step up. Go from the suzi 400 to something like a 750. Even then I wont go for a sport style, probably a cruiser or a sport tourer.