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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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Default Hello from Connecticut!

Hello everyone!

I found this forum via Google search and it looked promising. Here's some info about me:

Name: Jeff
Age: 32
Location: Newtown, CT
Ride: 2007 CBR600RR
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I started riding the summer of 2013 right after my wife decided we HAD to have a second child. I bought a 1997 Suzuki Katana to learn on. I taught myself how to ride from various self-starter Youtube videos. I practiced for a few weeks with a permit before I took the MSF course, then got my license. I rode the crap out of that thing all summer and decided it was time for an upgrade. I picked up my '07 CBR600RR, code-name: Chile, in September of 2013 and I'm officially hooked.

I'm learning the in's and out's of the motorcycle community and I'm also learning how to do some of my own basic maintenance, which is what lead me to these forums.

If anyone lives near me in Western Connecticut or "Downstate" New York, hit me up and we can ride.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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Nice looking Chile there Jeff welcome to the Forum
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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Welcome to the CBR Forum Jeff,

Great introduction........................ And great name for the bike!

But(t) the burning question is.................... Did you guys have the second child??

Cheers, SB
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sebastionbear
Welcome to the CBR Forum Jeff,

Great introduction........................ And great name for the bike!

But(t) the burning question is.................... Did you guys have the second child??

Cheers, SB
We sure did, now we have two happy and healthy girls.

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Nice looking Chile there Jeff welcome to the Forum
Thanks. I see you're from the area of Boon Island? I grew up on a lake in Poland Spring and my parents still live there. Small world!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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Looking good Jeff, the how's the comfort of the RR compared to that Katana? I'm sure the cbr is giving you enough of a rush for that to be a non-issue anyway
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 06:47 AM
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hi and welcome jeff , thats a nice looking 600rr,
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 08:33 AM
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Welcome to CBRF! Very nice 600rr you have there. Congrats on having the second child!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by thedrewski86
Looking good Jeff, the how's the comfort of the RR compared to that Katana?
It's good, a lot more aggressive, but I enjoy it. It was a comfortable transition because I had the balance practice from the Katana instead of a typical cruiser. Also, the 07+ 600RR's have a slightly elevated handlebar setup. It's only like 10mm, but everything I read said it made a huge difference in rider comfort. I did a TON of research before I picked up the RR and I'm very happy with the decision. It's going to be a fantastic summer!
 
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