New (Used) Toy

***unplugged*** · 05-17-2007, 08:52 PM

Well this past Friday I bought a 92 CBR600F2 with 18,000 miles on it. Its not insured and registered so I took it around the back roads and I have to say, this bike runs very well for its age. Its my first bike and i'm taking the MSF course in July. So i'm learning now on my permit and then taking the class since I want to get some seat time.

After putting about 10 miles on it so far, I feel a lot more comfortable riding it, especially on the straights. I'm still a little shakey around the turns, but with practice i'll get better.

I was going to get the ninja 250 but the seller ending up selling it to someone else. I ended up getting the CBR a week later. Its also a good beginner bike, but with the extra power, you definitely have to watch out for the throttle. I snapped it a little bit and almost had the front wheel up.

Anyways, just thought i'd share. Its definitely something worth trying if you got the time and money to learn. Be careful and always wear protective gear!

pics: http://www.myspace.com/redf12x

**dentrecords** · 05-17-2007, 09:10 PM

Awesome!!

Be careful and stay off the roads until you go through your safety course - it's pretty comfy on the straights, but what would you do if an emergency came up? Your reflexes have to be second nature..

not out to scare you or anything, just to make sure you're starting off on the right foot!

good luck and enjoy!

SuBXerO · 05-17-2007, 09:18 PM

ill probably see u around...i see u live in South Plainfield....i live in North Plainfield

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 05-17-2007, 09:21 PM

Isnt 18,000 miles a lot for a bike? I dont know much about 'em.

trickyazn · 05-17-2007, 11:59 PM

yay for like.. 40 mpg? aha

learn how to outrun the cops.. crazy accel ftw.

White06 · 05-18-2007, 01:25 AM

Congrats bro welcome to the two wheeled world! I love riding and have two bikes right now... 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 750 and a 2007 Suzuki M109R

White06 · 05-18-2007, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

Isnt 18,000 miles a lot for a bike? I dont know much about 'em.

Alot of people think that after like 10,000 miles the bike is "high miles" but the truth is if you maintain them they will run for ever. My 03 GSX-R has 15,000 miles all put on by me and runs as good as it did with 1,000 miles. I have buddies that have 50 or 60,000 miles on sport bikes and they still run great. Most bikes sadly get toatled before they have miles on them

ERIC B · 05-18-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

Isnt 18,000 miles a lot for a bike? I dont know much about 'em.

I had a 99 ZX-7R that had 26,000 miles on it. We put about 5k+ miles every riding season. Like everybody says, periodic maintenance is key.

***unplugged*** · 05-21-2007, 06:52 PM

yeah i went out today for the first time on the streets with cars and I had 2 cars cut me off and i misjudged a turn and went up a curb but i didn't fall or damage the bike.. lucked out

***unplugged*** · 05-21-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuBXerO

ill probably see u around...i see u live in South Plainfield....i live in North Plainfield

do you have a bike too? we should go riding sometime.

***unplugged*** · 05-21-2007, 06:53 PM

i've seen bikes with over 40,000 miles.. its just an engine, like a car, it'll run forever almost as long as you take care of it.

***maximus20895*** · 05-21-2007, 07:16 PM

just be safe

05-17-2007, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
*unplugged* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Age: 24 Posts: 1,266 iTrader: 1 / 100%	New (Used) Toy Well this past Friday I bought a 92 CBR600F2 with 18,000 miles on it. Its not insured and registered so I took it around the back roads and I have to say, this bike runs very well for its age. Its my first bike and i'm taking the MSF course in July. So i'm learning now on my permit and then taking the class since I want to get some seat time. After putting about 10 miles on it so far, I feel a lot more comfortable riding it, especially on the straights. I'm still a little shakey around the turns, but with practice i'll get better. I was going to get the ninja 250 but the seller ending up selling it to someone else. I ended up getting the CBR a week later. Its also a good beginner bike, but with the extra power, you definitely have to watch out for the throttle. I snapped it a little bit and almost had the front wheel up. Anyways, just thought i'd share. Its definitely something worth trying if you got the time and money to learn. Be careful and always wear protective gear! pics: http://www.myspace.com/redf12x __________________ - Mark 2008 Honda Civic SI (stock) 2006 Honda Civic EX (sold)

05-21-2007, 06:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
*unplugged* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Age: 24 Posts: 1,266 iTrader: 1 / 100%	yeah i went out today for the first time on the streets with cars and I had 2 cars cut me off and i misjudged a turn and went up a curb but i didn't fall or damage the bike.. lucked out __________________ - Mark 2008 Honda Civic SI (stock) 2006 Honda Civic EX (sold)

05-21-2007, 06:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
*unplugged* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Age: 24 Posts: 1,266 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i've seen bikes with over 40,000 miles.. its just an engine, like a car, it'll run forever almost as long as you take care of it. __________________ - Mark 2008 Honda Civic SI (stock) 2006 Honda Civic EX (sold)

05-21-2007, 07:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
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05-17-2007, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
SuBXerO Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plainfield NJ Posts: 99 Adrian iTrader: 0 / 0%	ill probably see u around...i see u live in South Plainfield....i live in North Plainfield

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ImTheVoiceOfGod Soup-R-Charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 27 Posts: 29,087 Corsport Fanboi iTrader: 18 / 100%	Isnt 18,000 miles a lot for a bike? I dont know much about 'em.

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trickyazn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OC, Cali Posts: 6,972 iTrader: 16 / 100%	yay for like.. 40 mpg? aha learn how to outrun the cops.. crazy accel ftw.

05-18-2007, 01:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
White06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL Age: 23 Posts: 263 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats bro welcome to the two wheeled world! I love riding and have two bikes right now... 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 750 and a 2007 Suzuki M109R

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