Hi All,

New rider and soon to be CBR owner here. I first started looking at getting my Motorcycle license this summer and will be fully licensed in a couple of weeks. I've always fancied a sport bike but I'm quite a tall chap at 6'8" so wasn't very optimistic about finding one to fit. My first thoughts were that I'd be forced to go with an adventure/touring bike due to my height. I'm also a child of the 80's so mid 90's bikes hit me right in the nostalgia feels.

Whilst visiting one of the local dealerships to pic up some basic gear I came across a 97 CBR F3 and much to my surprise I found the bike was a really comfortable fit. I had previously tried a GSX and a couple of other sports type bikes and found them too small (elbows on thighs kind of stuff). So I'm set on a CBR 600 for my first bike (ideally an F3/4 pre fuel injection), I've had good recommendations from friends that own and have previously owned CBR's. I thought It would be a good idea to join the forum for some advice on buying a used CBR (I have found a couple locally) and going forward id like to get to grips with some basic maintenance etc.

Kind regards,

 

Hi and welcome to the forum. F3's are great bikes if I do say so myself.

 

Welcome, sir! I hope you are able to ride your dream bike comfortably! And please share pics when you get what you get! 👍

 

I have a GSXR and F4i, the gsxr is definitely more aggressive and less comfortable.

 

Welcome to the Forum Andy!

I'm from the 80's as well, love 80's music too. I have the opposite problem, I can only reach the ground on tip toes on most bikes (unless i get the Honda Rebel 500).

I think the litre bikes may fit you better but enjoy what ever you get!