How are CBR1000fs regarded in the biking world?
How are CBR1000fs regarded in the biking world?
As i've previously said i'm new to biking at 43 and bought my CBR1000f as i saw it in my mates garage and though **** it, i'll treat myself and learn to ride 
As the title says - what is the general opinion of the bike? Mine is a 92' and to me looks great for a bit of kit that has been on the roads for 20 years.
Is it considered a bit of a classic or a piece of plasitic toytown crap?
Is that full "racing style" fairing a bit "of it's time" and outdated or are bikes like this still desirable?
What say you people that own and know the bike??
As the title says - what is the general opinion of the bike? Mine is a 92' and to me looks great for a bit of kit that has been on the roads for 20 years.
Is it considered a bit of a classic or a piece of plasitic toytown crap?
Is that full "racing style" fairing a bit "of it's time" and outdated or are bikes like this still desirable?
What say you people that own and know the bike??
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I've got a few buddies that ride. Everything from a Harley to a metric cruiser to a Honda NC700X and a couple dual sports. They all seem to "like" my CBR. The biggest compliment I've gotten is how good of shape it's in for how old it is. Personally, I think these bikes are "classics". What might be classic to one person might not be to the other lol.
Here's my personal feelings. I couldn't give a rats behind about what anybody thinks about my CBR
The price was right and I had the opportunity to buy it, so I did and I have no regrets 
Here's my personal feelings. I couldn't give a rats behind about what anybody thinks about my CBR
The price was right and I had the opportunity to buy it, so I did and I have no regrets
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Most go........ nice bike.
Go by the BMW Dealership customers and sales personnel go - huh ! ---LOL
But you must remember paying big for the big reputation has it's merits too, kind
of a Napoleonic scenario
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Go by the BMW Dealership customers and sales personnel go - huh ! ---LOL
But you must remember paying big for the big reputation has it's merits too, kind
of a Napoleonic scenario
........
Last edited by Sprock; Sep 9, 2012 at 02:45 PM.
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From us pmcg - absodoodle, but from others we ride with or who comment on the bike perhaps not.
Most comments regarding my CBR1000F are disbelief that it is over 20 years old, looks a great bike and how it is a lot of bike for the money.
Personally, I think they have dated incredibly well and with that strong, lusty engine are still a hoot to ride - and ride quickly - to boot!
Cheers, SB
So interesting opinions there and I thank you and to Pacojoseph - I see ya point but when ya 23 stone and 6'1 if you start small you trend to get that "elephant on a tricycle" look that isn't overly desirable
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Well Scott - imo as a bigger chap as well, you made the right choice
After all you could have gone with the official elephant hauler ------ HD f.n lol
After all you could have gone with the official elephant hauler ------ HD
f.n lol
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Most dont say a word about my bike, they just seem to be stoned, and wow moment on the age and its looking relationship.
I dont think its gotten old, still looks awsome and I think a bit more comfortable that most bikes. (for my needs atleast)
She might be old but I recon she havent lost her horses nowhere and that counts! Like a 21 yr old in a 65 body