Hi guys, i just bought my first bike a few days ago. A 89 cbr600f. She runs really good considering its still 30 degrees out over here. I only have a few questions. How high is the bike suppose to idle at? Mine is at around 2k and that seems a little high for me. Also, i want to put on an aftermarket exhaust but im having trouble finding one. How hard is it to install on a bike anyways? Im quite car friendly, so you can use technical terms.

 

hey it is really easy to change out the pipe on this bike loosen a couple of botle and swap it out you can find the pipes pretty easily as well just google it or look around this site and you will find a place that can get you one.

 

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ane-Parts.aspx


thats the on i plan on getting when i get it running.

 

I was told back in the day( by guys who raced them ) that the stock exhaust was the best for the bike although not so pleasing to the eye.

 

The stock exhaust is quite as hell. I want people to notice when im driving next to them so they dont move into me.

 

You should try to get your warm idle between 1300-1500 rpm. Just take that left maintenance cover off and turn the idle screw CCW.

 

Well, if that's the case ( and at the risk of sounding preachy ) learn some defensive riding techniques ( i.e. don't ride in peoples blind spot ) as they will save your *** more than a loud pipe.
Get some good gear, the best you can afford, and have fun.

 

Im having trouble seeing witht the left cover off. Where is the idle screw? is it gonna be a philips or flat head?

 

when you open the cover, look about 5 inches back and to the right. should see a cable with a **** on the end peeking out between the center of the carb rack hanging.

you may need a flashlight.

 

Congrats on your new ride. I bought an '87 last summer for my first bike and love it. If you are looking for a loud pipe for your 'Cane , check out a D&D system. I lucked up on a full system on Ebay for about $170 bucks shipped, header all the way back, black with a polished can. It is super loud, and sounds like a banshee wailing at interstate speeds. There is a video on youtube of an '88 with a D&D system.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlaOJrBvGb0

Anyway, just thought I would throw that out to you. Good luck with her, be good to her and she'll be good to you.