Got CBR600, ridden more this year than last ten!
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Got CBR600, ridden more this year than last ten!
Hi, thought I'd introduce myself. I found this forum when searching for carburetor disassembly instructions and found a great thread about it.
I got a CBR600 F3 just a few months ago and have been riding it as much as possible, over 3000 miles already. I've wanted a sportbike since I was a teenager and was able able to get one. I'd say the biggest cause for so much riding is that I wear a rainproof outfit every time, and just go instead of agonizing over taking the car or bike when there is a small chance of rain.
I love the quick steering and high-revving engine on this bike. It can really make brave hearts beat faster when it screams like an F1 car! haha In hindsight though I'm glad I learned on slower bikes first!
My motorcycle experience: Learned to ride at 17 on my father's '73 CL350 (he still rides it, had it since the 70's), had a Suzuki GS850 that was more powerful but not very exciting. Hadn't ridden for a few years, and finally this year have the chance to do it again harder than ever.
I got a CBR600 F3 just a few months ago and have been riding it as much as possible, over 3000 miles already. I've wanted a sportbike since I was a teenager and was able able to get one. I'd say the biggest cause for so much riding is that I wear a rainproof outfit every time, and just go instead of agonizing over taking the car or bike when there is a small chance of rain.
I love the quick steering and high-revving engine on this bike. It can really make brave hearts beat faster when it screams like an F1 car! haha In hindsight though I'm glad I learned on slower bikes first!
My motorcycle experience: Learned to ride at 17 on my father's '73 CL350 (he still rides it, had it since the 70's), had a Suzuki GS850 that was more powerful but not very exciting. Hadn't ridden for a few years, and finally this year have the chance to do it again harder than ever.
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Welcome to the CBRForum Ohiojc! Glad the forum helped w/ your carb rebuild.
You sound like a year-round rider...that's excellent! I need a new rain-suit myself.
Like you say, learning to ride on slower/smaller bikes is a good idea. It allows your skills to grow w/o getting in over your head w/ power. Too bad many other riders don't start that way...but instead, end up on the pavement (or worse). I digress...
Glad you're here w/ us!
You sound like a year-round rider...that's excellent! I need a new rain-suit myself.
Like you say, learning to ride on slower/smaller bikes is a good idea. It allows your skills to grow w/o getting in over your head w/ power. Too bad many other riders don't start that way...but instead, end up on the pavement (or worse). I digress...
Glad you're here w/ us!
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Thanks.
scorpionvmu I'm in Columbus, on the east side. I'll check out the local pages.
Darn it's predicted to snow here tomorrow. I haven't gotten to ride for a almost a week, looks like soon I might really have to admit the riding season is over! I'm also trying to figure out a cold-starting difficulty that makes it worse. I made a thread about that in the 600F3 section, "strange carburetor choke problem."
scorpionvmu I'm in Columbus, on the east side. I'll check out the local pages.
Darn it's predicted to snow here tomorrow. I haven't gotten to ride for a almost a week, looks like soon I might really have to admit the riding season is over! I'm also trying to figure out a cold-starting difficulty that makes it worse. I made a thread about that in the 600F3 section, "strange carburetor choke problem."
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