So at 28 i decided to get a bike. I always wanted one so I got this 2003 cbr 954rr, with 13000 on it for 5K. I thought I was a good deal for a 1st bike. As you can asume IDK anything about bike or any of the lingo that goes with it. I do have some questions tho. Y shifting is kinda hard? a friend said cuz of the mileage but IDK, and the other thing is that after riding I smell like lawnmower for some reason... is that normal?

 

1. the oil in your motor also runs through your clutch (wet clutch) So try doing an oil change and see if it smooths out

2. you smell like cut grass or like oily gas??

Also, welcome to the wonderful world of 2 wheels.. Please ride safe and at your own pace and know your limits as a new rider.
here are a few write-ups to read through that will help greatly (click the "tech" link at top for more info)

http://www.sportrider.com/motorcycle_riding/index.html

 

LMAO. Click the link below to see my very first post on this forum almost 2 years ago. I had to search for this one because i remember asking the same question. Welcome to the forum bro. Good luck, and congrats. Take your time and learn as much as you can.

https://cbrforum.com/m_188032/tm.htm

Also, look at the pic i posted when i bought it. then look at it now. I never thought I changed it so much. I dont mean to jack the thread.

 

The smell is like the smell of a lawnmower while is running. Anyways here is a pic of the bike. I really dont wanna make it faster I just wanna ride n make it look as nice as possible. I also wanna learn how to service it as much as possible.

 

^^looks good

Make sure to click on the link i posted above and read as much as possible. theres a few pages for easch section, Rinding/tech..
LOTS of good info

 

welcome

 

That bike looks smooth as butter, djV. Once you replace your gigantor can and ditch the grass clipping scented cologne you'll be ready to go.

 

Welcome.

Hey doogstar, where'd you get your stickers on the tail? I want to get rid of the stock white one.

 

Dude I was all over that thread! lmao

/jack over

Nice bike DjV

 

nice bike to start on... I started on a wrecked out zx6